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"Primal Fears" is a horror shooter game that can be played in single-player, multi-player, or co-op mode with up to four players. Players battle through levels filled with mutated populations while uncovering the truth behind a world-altering chemical called pharGONe. The game offers a variety of weapons, upgrades, and features like RC-cars and drones to aid in the fight against mysterious and terrifying foes.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 286 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • Fun to play with friends, especially in co-op mode, which enhances the experience.
  • Offers a variety of weapons and enemies, providing some enjoyable gameplay moments.
  • Decent graphics and atmosphere for a low-budget game, making it visually appealing.
  • Repetitive gameplay with a lack of depth and variety in missions and enemies.
  • Poor controls and camera mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Single-player mode is dull and lacks a meaningful campaign, making it feel like a sandbox without progression.
  • story
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, primarily conveyed through poorly designed newspapers that lack depth. Players find the narrative, which revolves around a pesticide-induced bug infestation leading to chaos, to be forgettable and not integral to the gameplay experience. Overall, the mission-based structure offers little in terms of a cohesive campaign, leaving many feeling that the story is an afterthought in an otherwise enjoyable arcade shooter.

    • “The story consists of insect numbers growing out of control due to global warming; a pesticide is used which makes things worse in more ways than one.”
    • “Bits and pieces of backstory: summer has been rather hot this year, and the bug population in the country is growing out of control.”
    • “The story is basically some pesticide designed to take care of a bug infestation has caused humanity to mutate into misshapen bloodthirsty monsters, and you're trying to survive in the ruins of what's left.”
    • “Doesn't seem to have any real story to it, seems more like a weak attempt at a kind of survival sandbox but with not really all that much to do in it.”
    • “The story on the other hand is downright thin and unessential, simply unfolded through identical looking newspapers that not only feel amateurish, but also suffers from a number of misspellings.”
    • “There isn't a story to follow so if that's what you're looking for you won't find it here.”
  • graphics
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many describing them as decent but ultimately mediocre or average for its age. While some players appreciate the effort put into the visuals, noting that they are technically sound and can look good on higher settings, others criticize them for lacking polish and having issues like animation stutters and collision bugs. Overall, the graphics do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience, which remains engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The game runs technically flawlessly - lovely 3D top-down graphics, could have passed in any 3D format, so the effort was totally there.”
    • “The graphics are good, the action is intense and the music is exceptional (creepy when need be and 'gets you pumped' caliber when it has to be!!).”
    • “An amazing game! I bought the 4-pack for 3 others and myself. The graphics are as good as a game like this can get, and the weapon upgrades and choices are phenomenal!”
    • “Graphics are mediocre for its age; some enemies look like they are missing a few frames in their walk animations.”
    • “The graphics are decent but with collision bugs: the foes can pass through and attack through walls and doors.”
    • “Controls are horrendous, graphics suck, it's repetitive as all hell, and whoever made this put in just enough effort to con poor, bored saps out of their well-earned quid.”
  • gameplay
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking in variety, particularly due to limited enemy types and familiar level design. While some appreciate the cooperative mechanics and occasional satisfying challenges, others criticize the controls and overall execution as poorly built and unpolished. Despite its potential and decent graphics, the gameplay experience is often described as standard and not particularly engaging, making it more suitable for casual play rather than a standout title.

    • “Not only are the graphics better, but the gameplay is also satisfying and challenging at times. The levels are well made, and even without a strong story, it still makes you want to see what's next, with various enemies to fight and some close encounters providing hilarious moments.”
    • “For the price, it's a good top-down shooter and it's simple to grasp the mechanics.”
    • “The core of every game is its gameplay, and Primal Fears offers several neat features that could set it apart.”
    • “Boring and repetitive gameplay, level design that looks a bit too familiar, few enemy types, poor controls, and weak sound design are but among a handful of the problems that plague this game.”
    • “The mechanics are optimized for cooperation, but solo mode is frustrating: ammo recharge and the melee attack are too slow, and the sprint is too short.”
    • “Although Primal Fears has potential and is capable of bringing a bunch of decent features, the rather dull, faulty, and strikingly predictable gameplay is just as undeniable as the tiring title.”
  • atmosphere
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and desolate feel, enhanced by effective sound design and music that evoke a sense of isolation. While some players find the ambiance captivating and immersive, others note that the suspense can be inconsistent, with moments of intensity interspersed with a more laid-back tone. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, though its long-term engagement may vary among players.

    • “I like the eerie dark atmosphere; you have that feeling of being the last person alive on earth, enhanced by the music and sounds.”
    • “The atmosphere swept me away because of the expertly executed ambiance.”
    • “There are moments in the game where the atmosphere is generally decrepit, derelict, and desolate.”
    • “There are some moments of the game where the atmosphere is generally decrepit, derelict, and desolate.”
    • “The atmosphere is quite insignificant and relatively easy-going; the suspense can be described as scary sweet as opposed to actually conveying the scary thrills, but it does pick up the pace of danger at least once on each level.”
    • “The atmosphere is much better than in Alien Breed or Nation Red.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as exceptional and atmospheric, enhancing the intensity and suspense of gameplay. However, others note that the soundtrack can be inconsistent, with moments of silence and an overall average quality. While some find the music to be a strong point, others feel it falls short, leading to a varied reception among players.

    • “The graphics are good, the action is intense and the music is exceptional (creepy when need be and 'gets you pumped' caliber when it has to be!!).”
    • “[Very good (especially co-op) top-down 3D person shooter - I like the eerie dark atmosphere (you have that feeling of being the last person alive on earth), the music, the sounds.]”
    • “+music (main is epic)”
    • “The music is so-so, the graphics are standard for games like this.”
    • “Graphics are average, the sound is okay and the soundtrack is decent enough, though on several occasions the music tends to stop.”
    • “The sound effects are okay and the music creates suspense, but most of the time you will be playing without any music at all.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily offering higher difficulty levels as the main incentive for replaying. Many users suggest that it is only worth purchasing at a lower price point, as the short length and lack of additional content diminish its long-term appeal.

    • “It's not a long game and doesn't really have any replayability (short of higher difficulties) so pick it up for a couple bucks on sale if you can - it's simply not worth $10.”
    • “For 4 bucks, I would totally say get this game, although I am unsure just how much replayability there is, if any.”
    • “It's not a long game and doesn't really have any replayability (short of higher difficulties) so pick it up for a couple bucks on sale if you can - it's simply not worth $10.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is heavily geared towards cooperative play, making solo mode frustrating due to slow ammo recharge, melee attacks, and limited sprint duration. Additionally, it struggles to perform well even on lower settings, potentially posing issues for users with older or less powerful computers.

    • “The mechanics are optimized for cooperation, but solo mode can be frustrating due to slow ammo recharge, sluggish melee attacks, and a short sprint duration.”
    • “Modern titles like Diablo 3 may run smoothly on your computer, but even with the lowest performance settings, this game does not.”
    • “The mechanics are optimized for cooperation, but solo mode is frustrating: ammo recharge and the melee attack are too slow, and the sprint is too short.”
    • “Modern titles like Diablo 3 may work on your computer with no problem at all, but even with the lowest performance settings, this one will not.”
    • “I can't comment on its performance on older or more lightweight computers.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its ability to create hilarious moments during gameplay, particularly in co-op mode, where close encounters with various enemies lead to amusing situations. Despite a lack of a strong narrative, players find the experience engaging and entertaining.

    • “Not only are the graphics better, but the gameplay is also satisfying and challenging at times. The levels are well made, and even without a strong story, it still makes you want to see what's next, with various enemies to fight and some close encounters providing hilarious moments.”
    • “Very funny in co-op!”
    • “Very funny in co-op!”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with few glitches reported. While some players experienced minor issues, such as floating weapons and occasional freezes requiring a restart, these were often seen as more amusing than problematic.

    • “It has a few glitches I've seen, like characters' weapons floating behind or next to them. It froze up on me once, and I had to restart my PC because it wouldn't close.”
    • “It has a few glitches I've seen, like characters' weapons floating behind or next to them. It froze up on me once, and I had to restart my PC because it wouldn't close.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the camera mechanics to evoke a sense of emotional engagement, as accidental taps of the e and q buttons create a feeling of novelty and immersion, despite the camera's high and sometimes restrictive positioning. This design choice enhances the overall experience, making each moment feel unique.

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