Placebo Effect

About

Placebo Effect is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Rapt Interactive and was released on May 3, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Placebo Effect is a fast-paced shooter video game set in a stunning 3D world of hostile inner-space. It combines flying, shooting, and challenging boss fights in a perilous microverse of mystifying science.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique psychological drama experience with engaging dialogue and choices that impact the story.
The atmosphere and depth of the characters are captivating, drawing players into the narrative.
The fast-paced shooter action is easy to learn but challenging to master, providing an engaging gameplay experience.

The mechanics feel overly simplistic, and the storyline is somewhat predictable.
Graphics and gameplay quality are poor, leading to a dismal public reception and technical issues like stuttering.
The game has significant control issues, making combat cumbersome and frustrating for players.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally considered easy to learn yet challenging to master, providing an engaging experience. However, some users criticize the controls, noting that the mouse only moves the aiming cursor rather than the camera, and mention issues with poor game assets affecting overall enjoyment.
- “And coupling that with shoddy gameplay and laughably bad game assets is not going to make the bad idea work better.”
- “The gameplay itself is alright, though it's rather weird that the mouse only moves the aiming cursor on screen, not the camera.”
- “The gameplay is easy to learn but keeps you engaged because it is hard to master.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized, with many users noting that they are subpar and detract from the overall gaming experience. This lack of visual quality is seen as a significant factor in the game's inability to attract players, despite being free to play.
- “Fly around, shoot invading bacteria or whatever... it's hard to tell because the graphics are so bad.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The user expresses a commitment to exploring the diverse narratives in their extensive game library, indicating a desire to experience a variety of stories across different genres.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, providing a satisfactory auditory experience without standing out significantly.