Psi Project
- November 10, 2017
- Vyacheslav Shilikhin
Get on Steam"Psi Project" is a challenging 2D shooter set in a horror-filled, unknown world. As the amnesiac protagonist, players must search for answers and weapons to combat haunting hallucinations. The game features old-school graphics, numerous levels, and intense adventures, with the ultimate goal of finding keys to unlock new areas and escape.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere that some players found engaging.
- It offers a quick gameplay experience, making it suitable for short bursts of fun.
- Some players appreciated the nostalgic attempt to emulate classic FPS games like Doom.
- The game is plagued by issues such as unresponsive mouse controls and unbalanced gameplay.
- It has been criticized for using stolen assets and sounds from other games, leading to ethical concerns.
- Many players found the graphics and overall quality to be subpar, making it feel unfinished and unpolished.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the retro aesthetic reminiscent of old-school titles, while others criticize them as low-resolution and subpar by modern standards. Many users note that the visuals feel generic and similar across different games, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, failing to meet contemporary expectations.
“The graphics are impressive, especially considering the old-school style they aimed for.”
“The visuals stand out and add a unique charm to the overall experience.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the immersion of the game.”
“Also, like every other raycasting game maker asset flip, the resolution and controls are locked and can't be changed, and the graphics are horrible, low resolution 'pixel' trash.”
“Absolutely terrible graphics and terrible gameplay.”
“Similar to the original Doom game, but poor graphics for today's standards.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of certain developers has been criticized as exploitative, with accusations of creating low-effort games by repurposing existing templates and assets solely for profit. These practices are seen as cash grabs, undermining the integrity of the gaming community and leading to a proliferation of low-quality titles on platforms like Steam. The pattern of unethical behavior includes the use of linked accounts to manipulate reviews and sales, further raising concerns about the legitimacy of these offerings.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam and cash grab.”
“It's pure trash. While the intent of the construction kit was to make small games to pass around with friends and to teach some aspects of game making, unethical developers will dump the games on Steam as cash grabs.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by basic first-person shooting mechanics against sprite-based enemies in small 2D levels, reminiscent of classic titles like Wolfenstein 3D. However, it has been criticized for its poor graphics and overall unsatisfactory gameplay experience.
“Gameplay consists of simple, single-plane FPS shooting against sprite-based enemies on small 2D levels, reminiscent of Wolfenstein 3D.”
“The mechanics are easy to grasp, making it accessible for new players while still providing enough challenge for veterans.”
“The fast-paced action keeps you engaged, with a variety of enemies that require different strategies to defeat.”
“Gameplay consists of simple single-plane FPS shooting against sprite-based enemies on small 2D levels, reminiscent of Wolfenstein 3D.”
“Absolutely terrible graphics and terrible gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is noted to be effectively creepy, particularly in the first two levels, which stands out as one of the few redeeming qualities of the overall experience. However, many users feel that the atmosphere alone is not enough to elevate the game significantly.
“The creepy atmosphere in levels 1 and 2 is spot-on.”
“The atmosphere is the primary redeeming quality of this release, and it is quite decent.”
“Not much here, but I will concede that the creepy atmosphere in levels 1 and 2 is spot-on.”
“There are relatively few redeeming qualities about this release, which is primarily limited to the atmosphere being decent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in level 4 where zombies spawn in dodgable patterns but have low health, making encounters feel repetitive. The limited ammunition further exacerbates the frustration, as players can only take down a couple of zombies before needing to reload.
“In level 4, zombies spawn in dodgable patterns, but it's just very tedious with low HP. The gun has only 16 or 18 bullets (I don't remember), which means that's just two zombie kills because they are literal bullet sponges.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, and it quickly becomes boring.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game is enjoyable, it has limited replayability and can be completed in under an hour, suggesting it may not offer enough content for multiple playthroughs.
“It's fun while it lasts, but it's unlikely to take a full hour to complete and has limited replayability.”
“Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The game lacks variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking engagement and entertainment, with users noting that no effort was made to immerse players in a narrative.
“No effort has been made to bring the player into any story or even entertain.”
“The plot is predictable and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development is non-existent, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
