Project Zero

About

Project Zero is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by j0pezz and was released on August 23, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

About Project Zero is up to 16 player online multiplayer first-person shooter game and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Available Game Modes are: Team Death Match, Capture The Flag, Free For All, Elimination & BOMB. Check "Info About the game" from the "Development log" section for more info. Project Zero has been built in Unity with Photon Networking. I hope you will give Project Zero a t…

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Concept of using a camera to capture and fight ghosts is unique and has potential.
Fans of Japanese folklore and ghost stories may appreciate the haunting atmosphere.
Developers are responsive and seem committed to improving the game.

Gameplay features clunky controls, sluggish movement, and awkward aiming.
Matchmaking is ineffective, with very few active players and unchallenging bots.
Graphics and audio are low quality, with repetitive sounds and outdated visuals.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features an interesting camera obscura mechanic for photographing spirits, but it is frequently hindered by poor pacing, weak mechanics, and questionable design choices that detract from the overall experience.
- “The signature Camera Obscura mechanic is neat in theory: you photograph spirits to damage them.”
- “The horror is there, but too often it’s bogged down by poor pacing, weak mechanics, and design choices that hurt more than help.”
- “The signature camera obscura mechanic is neat in theory: you photograph spirits to damage them.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization is generally hampered by graphical and technical issues, with users noting texture glitches and performance problems, particularly in remastered versions.
- “Graphical and technical issues are noticeable, with some texture problems detracting from the experience, especially in the remastered versions.”
- “Performance is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.”
- “Optimization is lacking, causing frequent frame rate drops and stuttering during intense sequences.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been widely criticized for looking outdated and low-quality, resembling early Unity assets from 2009, with additional texture and performance issues, particularly in the remastered versions. Overall, the visual presentation is considered clunky and subpar.
- “Movement is clunky, shooting feels wrong, and the graphics look like a free Unity asset flip from 2009.”
- “Graphical and technical issues: noticeable texture and performance problems, especially in the remastered versions.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is undermined by the repetitive and overused "oh sh*t" reaction to every kill, which quickly loses its comedic effect. While the game's trashy aesthetic suggests potential for humor, the overall experience feels stale and unengaging.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization relies on microtransactions, which some users specifically highlight. However, detailed opinions on their impact are not provided.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a haunting atmosphere that effectively captures the essence of Japanese folklore and ghost stories, appealing to fans of these themes.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is made tedious by sluggish controls, resulting in slow and frustrating movement during exploration.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story suffers from slow pacing and feels overly long, with some sections seeming padded and lacking meaningful content.
- “Pacing and length: the story drags; parts feel padded just for time rather than content.”