Project Freedom
- October 14, 2009
- City Interactive
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Project Freedom" is a first-person shooter game set in a futuristic, dystopian city. As a member of the "Project Freedom" resistance movement, players must fight against an oppressive government regime and its enforcers. The game features a variety of weapons, missions, and environments as players work to liberate the city and restore democracy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are impressive for a game released in 2004, providing a visually appealing experience with well-crafted environments.
- The gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, making it a fun casual space shooter for those looking for a simple arcade experience.
- The game offers a decent amount of entertainment for its low price, with a variety of missions and a straightforward upgrade system.
- The lack of a radar and poor enemy targeting mechanics make it frustrating to locate and engage enemies during missions.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes at startup and problems with video playback, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The story is underdeveloped and ends abruptly, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative conclusion.
- story44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered interesting but ultimately unfulfilling, with many plot points left unexplored and a linear narrative that ends abruptly. While the voice acting is noted as serviceable and occasionally humorous, the overall plot is described as simplistic and derivative, lacking character depth and emotional engagement. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable, making the experience worthwhile for those primarily seeking action over a compelling story.
“The story is interesting.”
“Finished the game and the story does take you to new places.”
“Devs really outdid themselves; for the time it was released, it's awesome. It has a great story, exceptional voice acting, and stunning graphics.”
“The plot is derivative, the action is derivative, and even the missions are kinda meh.”
“No congrats, no cutscenes, no story; it just ends when you destroy the last objective in mission 21.”
“But the plot is pretty simplistic (human factions are fighting each other, a couple alien races show up and you ultimately have to destroy a huge station/space ship), there are no characters, and the bare bones upgrade system almost may as well not have been included.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while dated due to its 2004 release, are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, featuring impressive sky boxes and backgrounds that evoke a strong sense of being in space. Many reviewers note that the visuals have held up well over time, providing a nostalgic charm, though they lack modern features like widescreen support. Overall, the graphics are considered above average for an older title, contributing positively to the gameplay experience despite some limitations.
“Probably the most outstanding aspect are the graphics: still looks good for something released in 2004, with gorgeous sky boxes, backgrounds, and that special 'I'm in space!' feeling.”
“Honestly, quite a hidden gem; as for an older game, the graphics have held up quite nicely and the framerate is amazing (on my 2013 laptop with 6GB RAM and integrated graphics I got >200fps), and the game mechanics are entertaining.”
“Devs really outdid themselves; for the time it was released, it's awesome. It has a great story, exceptional voice acting, and stunning graphics.”
“Graphics are above average, but being that old, it lacks widescreen support, and ultimately the UI will be stretched if you hacked it.”
“Its low end so far are the graphics.”
“I won't complain about any other of the sub-par features (graphics, physics, mesh rendering) as it is an older game; however, if you care about that sort of thing, then this isn't for you.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the fast-paced space combat and solid mechanics, despite some criticisms regarding its linearity and shallow depth. While the graphics may be dated, they still hold up well, and the game offers an enjoyable experience for a casual arcade shooter. However, some users noted repetitive music and a lack of targeting features as drawbacks.
“The graphics are dated, but the gameplay is very good.”
“Honestly, quite a hidden gem; for an older game, the graphics have held up quite nicely and the framerate is amazing. The game mechanics are entertaining.”
“It's pretty fast-paced, and the actual gameplay—space fighter combat—is quite enjoyable.”
“Project Freedom, being a game from almost 10 years ago, looks pretty good but ultimately failed to deliver solid gameplay.”
“Gameplay is shallow.”
“Music is repetitive and doesn't match the gameplay.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the energetic techno soundtrack while others criticize it for being repetitive and forgettable. While the soundtrack is described as fitting and enjoyable by some, others found it so unappealing that they had to turn it off. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but lacks variety and memorability.
“And amazing soundtrack!”
“Cool techno soundtrack.”
“Of the six I'm playing now, this is the most balanced in terms of graphics, story line, game play, soundtrack, challenge, and variety of missions.”
“Only problems with this game is that the music, while good, gets repetitive due to the limited soundtrack, and the AI is broken at times.”
“- The soundtrack is so bad I had to turn it off after my ears started bleeding.”
“Music is repetitive and doesn't match the gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report no bugs or glitches and enjoy several days of entertainment, others note the presence of glitches typical of indie games, such as enemy tanks moving through walls and issues with the highest resolution.
“It's an indie game, so expect some glitches, like enemy tanks that can move through rock walls.”
“The highest resolution seems buggy.”
“No bugs or glitches and provides a couple of days' worth of good entertainment.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability primarily through its multiplayer mode and a variety of maps, while the ship-upgrade system adds some value. However, the limited single-player campaign and lack of modding options result in minimal overall replay value.
“CS is replayable because it's multiplayer and has tons of maps.”
“The ship-upgrade system gives it some replay value.”
“Although a little short, the game offers replayability through its ship-upgrade system.”
“You get to upgrade your ship as time passes, but that's the only customization there is; minimal replay value due to exactly one campaign and no modding.”
“A little short, but the ship-upgrade system gives it some replay value.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its surprisingly entertaining voice acting and witty in-game banter, which stands out compared to typical cheap flight sims that often lack engaging storylines. Players have found themselves laughing at the clever quips throughout the gameplay.
“The voice acting is actually kind of funny; often, these cheap flight sims have terrible storylines and acting, but this one made me laugh at the quips a few times.”
“Every once in a while, the in-game banter is funny.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly on Windows 7 64-bit systems, indicating effective optimization for this platform.
“Runs smoothly on my Windows 7 64-bit machine.”
“The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.”
