PROTOCOL 11

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PROTOCOL 11 is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by SETENTIA Studios and was released on February 22, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

1-4 players platformer about friendship, love and what it means to be human. Adventure, action and puzzles, contrasting cute and gore effects, also including RPG elements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features adorable characters and a unique blend of cute and dark storytelling, making it engaging and interesting.
The core gameplay mechanics are solid, with satisfying shooting mechanics and impressive graphics, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on fixing bugs and expanding the game, showing potential for future updates.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with save points, weapon functionality, and character movement, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players find the game lacking in various systems and features, such as co-op and multiplayer options, making it feel undercooked.
Audio issues, including ear-piercing sounds that cannot be adjusted in-game, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is characterized by solid core mechanics, particularly in shooting and the unique "draw" mechanic at campsites, which players find engaging. While the gameplay is straightforward with a mix of melee and ranged combat, some users noted issues with bugs and audio that detracted from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the presentation and character design received positive remarks, contributing to a generally smooth gameplay experience.
- “I really like the 'draw' mechanic at the campsites; even when running low on supplies, this was always the first thing I did when getting to a new campsite.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics are solid, and the shooting mechanics feel satisfying.”
- “Characters all look really good, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “To be honest, the main gameplay bugs aside, the main issue for me was the ear-piercing audio which you cannot turn down via in-game settings.”
- “Lacking a lot of gameplay features and has plenty of bugs.”
- “Gameplay: the gameplay is relatively straightforward and simple; you have a bit of melee combat and some ranged combat with some other options in between.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing blend of dark themes and cute characters, while others criticize it for borrowing heavily from existing narratives like Half-Life 2. Many find the plot twists engaging and the overall presentation of the science fiction story compelling, contributing to a sense of curiosity about the game's world. However, there are concerns about the game's shift from a lighthearted multiplayer experience to a more serious tone, which some players feel detracts from the fun.
- “I really like the mix of the cute characters with the darkness of the story and the game itself.”
- “So far, it's a very interesting story; I want to know more about this world.”
- “The beginning of the game (as well as mid-game) has nice plot twists that make a simple story much more entertaining and gives you a clear idea of what you are doing and why.”
- “What was once a fun and cute 2D multiplayer arena game (i.e., Duck Game, Stick Fight, or TowerFall) has now become a boring, buggy, and overly serious game that essentially just uses the story from Half-Life 2.”
- “I already have a jetpack and my quest is to craft one, but I can't.”
- “It's a very interesting way to present a science fiction story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beauty and impact, complemented by excellent voice acting and sound effects that create a rich auditory experience. Reviewers highlight the full and punchy quality of the sounds, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “Wonderful voice acting, excellent sound effects, and great music.”
- “The sounds, both music and SFX, were really nice and felt full and punchy, if that makes sense. Good impact sounds.”
- “Beautiful art, design, and music.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with issues such as audio glitches during multiple sound events and a peculiar bug that can launch players into the air under specific conditions. Overall, these stability problems detract from the experience, shifting it from a fun multiplayer game to a more frustrating one.
- “What was once a fun and cute 2D multiplayer arena game (i.e., Duck Game, Stick Fight, or TowerFall) has now become a boring, buggy, and overly serious game that essentially just uses the story from Half-Life 2.”
- “There are a couple of small buggy issues, such as audio being a little weird when multiple sounds are happening, and a strange bug that will launch you into the air if you jump on a wall just right.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality, while the sound design is considered satisfactory.
- “The graphics are impressive, and the sound design is good enough.”