Primitive Shooter

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Primitive Shooter is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Primitive Studio and was released on February 7, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Primitive Shooter" is a free, minimalist-style game where you play as the main character, shooting enemies and setting new records. With each wave becoming progressively more challenging, you'll unlock a variety of weapons to help you advance. The game features pleasant music and simple gameplay for hours of entertainment.

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features addictive gameplay mechanics with smooth and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for players.
It offers a reasonable progressive difficulty that keeps players engaged and challenged throughout multiple levels.
Despite its simplicity, the game has a nostalgic charm and can serve as a fun time killer, especially for practicing aim.

The game is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with some players feeling it is an asset flip with minimal original content.
Frustrating enemy spawn mechanics can lead to instant deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in variety, with suggestions for more modes and improved level design.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Primitive Shooter is praised for its easy-to-understand controls and engaging mechanics, which elevate the experience beyond typical gaming. While the retro aesthetics and immersive storytelling enhance its appeal, some players express frustration with cheap spawning mechanics that disrupt the flow, particularly after repeated deaths. Overall, the game offers a blend of addictive gameplay and valuable life lessons, though it could benefit from a more balanced difficulty curve.
- “Controls and gameplay are easy to understand, even with no tutorial whatsoever.”
- “These valuable life lessons seamlessly integrated into the gameplay elevate Primitive Shooter from a mere game to a life-changing experience.”
- “The first few levels are good as a tutorial, but I don't need to learn the mechanics every time I die.”
- “What truly sets Primitive Shooter apart is its gameplay mechanics.”
- “These valuable life lessons seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, elevating Primitive Shooter from a mere game to a life-changing experience.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their retro aesthetics infused with a modern twist, creating a unique visual experience that enhances gameplay. However, some users feel the visuals resemble a prototype and suggest that improved graphics and additional features like multiplayer could elevate the game further. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm, despite some room for enhancement.
- “The retro aesthetics combined with a modern twist breathed new life into the genre, creating an experience that was both familiar and refreshingly unique.”
- “Its visually stunning retro aesthetics, addictive gameplay mechanics, immersive storytelling, and thought-provoking themes have left an indelible mark on my gaming soul.”
- “I feel like if new graphics were added and maybe a multiplayer mode was added as well the game could really be something special.”
- “It looks like a prototype Unity game before it gets its final graphics; considering what it is, it's surprisingly difficult. Definitely worth the 99 cents, and especially so for the 34 or so cents I paid for it.”
- “I feel like if new graphics were added and maybe a multiplayer mode was included as well, the game could really be something special.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling and immersive story, highlighted by well-developed characters and unexpected emotional depth, which enhances the overall experience. While some players noted a lack of narrative, many praised the emotionally charged plot twists and thought-provoking themes that resonate within its retro aesthetics.
- “One of the game's standout features is its immersive storytelling.”
- “Its visually stunning retro aesthetics, addictive gameplay mechanics, immersive storytelling, and thought-provoking themes have left an indelible mark on my gaming soul.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The well-crafted characters and emotionally charged plot twists breathed life into the pixelated world, eliciting genuine emotions that I didn't expect from a shooter.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric sound design and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which enhances immersion and complements the gameplay mechanics. Reviewers highlight the excellent quality of both the music and sound effects, contributing to a rich audio experience.
- “The atmospheric sound design, complemented by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, created an audio experience that transported me deeper into the game's world.”
- “Mechanics and music are both excellent.”
- “Great music, awesome sound effects, and a variety of sound effects.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the emotional aspect of the game to be surprisingly impactful, with well-developed characters and unexpected plot twists that evoked genuine feelings, enhancing the overall experience beyond typical shooter expectations.
- “The well-crafted characters and emotionally charged plot twists breathed life into the pixelated world, eliciting genuine emotions that I didn't expect from a shooter.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its atmospheric sound design and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, which together immerse players deeply into the game's world.
- “The atmospheric sound design, complemented by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, created an audio experience that transported me deeper into the game's world.”
- “The game's visuals and ambient sounds combined to create an immersive atmosphere that made every moment feel alive.”
- “The eerie lighting and detailed environments set a mood that kept me on edge, enhancing the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that Primitive Studio/Droid Riot has a troubling history of unethical monetization practices, often repackaging and selling others' work on Steam as quick cash grabs, which has drawn significant criticism from users.
- “Primitive Studio/Droid Riot has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”