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Precursors

Its got decent spaceship sections and charmingly bad dialogue, but dont expect quality or compelling action.
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55%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
story, gameplay
72% User Score Based on 29 reviews
Critic Score 47%Based on 1 reviews

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Precursors is a single player role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Deep Shadows and was released on February 3, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Precursors is a space exploration game set in a diverse and evolving galaxy. Encounter various societies, natural phenomena, and unique worlds with challenging environments. As you uncover the mysteries of the universe, realize the power of collision between nature's infinite depth and society's complex passions."

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of FPS, RPG, and space combat elements, providing a vast and intriguing sci-fi world to explore.
  • Despite its technical issues, the game is fun and engaging, with a variety of gameplay mechanics including ship customization, quests, and open-world exploration.
  • The writing, while often silly, adds a humorous charm to the game, making it an interesting experience for players who appreciate absurdist storytelling.
  • The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor mouse control, and a low field of view, requiring multiple patches and tweaks to play effectively.
  • The story feels incomplete and abruptly ends, leaving players unsatisfied and feeling like they have only played a demo version of a larger game.
  • Many gameplay systems, such as faction interactions and ship combat, feel underdeveloped and simplistic due to the limited budget and resources of the developers.
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and abruptly ending just as it begins to gain momentum, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. While there are interesting elements and humor in the missions, the overall narrative suffers from poor translation, lack of depth, and a short main questline. Many players express a desire for a sequel to resolve the unfinished plot and enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “The gameplay is brilliant, mixing FPS with RPG and space, and it has an interesting story too.”
    • “This is not a super polished, zillion-dollar production; this is a vision and a story made by creative souls with more ideas than money, which needs some tinkering on occasion but is still a grand adventure.”
    • “There is a main plotline where you must meet with a 'commander' who also tells you that your father was killed when he walked under a frozen mammoth... I am not actually joking.”
    • “The game basically ends as the story really starts to get going.”
    • “It ends just as you start really getting into the story and is basically chopped off at a very random point.”
    • “I mean it just *stops* midway through the story with nothing resolved.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a captivating blend of first-person shooter and RPG elements set in a space environment, featuring engaging missions as an interplanetary agent. While it offers enjoyable gunplay and solid RPG mechanics, players may encounter bugs and the risk of losing progress due to mistakes, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite some localization issues, the core gameplay remains fun and immersive.

    • “The gameplay is brilliant, mixing FPS with RPG and space, and it has an interesting story too.”
    • “Being an interplanetary agent, you fly from one planet to another, sorting things out, dealing with space pirates and villains - mix it with fun gunplay and good RPG mechanics, and it's really great fun!”
    • “One wrong move and you wind up stranded somewhere surrounded by a plethora of hostiles with your armor broken, and you lose hours of gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay: 5/10”
    • “As it stands without a patch, this game has cutscenes without subtitles in Russian, but thankfully gameplay and tutorials are in English.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered decent for a 2009 title, with a score of 7/10, especially for an indie game. While some users note that the visuals may feel outdated and animations could be improved, they appreciate the overall aesthetic in the context of the game's adventurous theme.

    • “The graphics are nice for a 2009 game; sounds and music are correct, albeit a bit repetitive.”
    • “Graphics: 7/10”
    • “Graphics are not that bad for an indie title.”
    • “This one right here is a space adventure with so many possibilities, you won't forget, if you can overlook the outdated graphics and animations.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received a mixed response, with a performance rating of 6/10 indicating that while it functions adequately, there are noticeable issues that could hinder the overall experience. Players may encounter occasional lag or frame rate drops, suggesting room for improvement in this area.

    • “The game struggles with performance issues, often dropping frames during intense moments.”
    • “Optimization feels lacking, as loading times are excessively long and hinder the overall experience.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, poor optimization leads to frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often noted for its sarcasm, but the absence of English translation makes it challenging for players to fully appreciate and detect these comedic elements.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations and quirky characters that add a unique comedic flair to the experience.”
    • “The sarcastic humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining with its sharp wit and playful banter.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game exhibits some glitches and technical issues typical of Russian-developed titles, an active community is providing unofficial patches to enhance stability and address these malfunctions. Overall, players acknowledge the presence of bugs but appreciate the ongoing support from the community.

    • “I don't mean janky or buggy.”
    • “Granted, as with all Deep Shadows games I have played, there are some glitches, technical malfunctions, and janky code along the way. However, there is an active community that is releasing unofficial patches to clean up the technical issues.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, fitting for its 2009 release, but some players find it somewhat repetitive.

    • “The graphics are nice for a 2009 game, but the sounds and music are repetitive.”
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Precursors is a role playing shooter game with science fiction theme.

Precursors is available on PC and Windows.

Precursors was released on February 3, 2017.

Precursors was developed by Deep Shadows.

Precursors has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Precursors is a single player game.

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