Psycho on the loose

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Psycho on the loose is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by WhackAKey Games and was released on December 21, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Psycho on the Loose" is a cinematic space shooter where you play as an assassin on a killing spree. With a variety of weapons and outfits, you must stealthily take out targets and avoid detection. Earn money for each kill and move corpses to avoid detection. Your missions will take you through woodlands, suburbs, and cities, during the day and night.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and fun concept that can be enjoyable for players, especially those who appreciate a light-hearted take on stealth mechanics.
Players have found the game to be a bonding experience, allowing them to connect with family members and create happy memories together.
Despite its low-quality graphics, the game provides a unique arcade feel that appeals to fans of the 'square' style, reminiscent of Minecraft.

The game suffers from extremely low effort in design, with generic low poly assets and limited gameplay mechanics, leading to a tedious experience.
Frequent crashes and unresponsive controls make the game frustrating to play, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
There is a lack of meaningful stealth mechanics, making it easy to die and lose progress, which can be discouraging for players.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving success. While the narrative is simplistic and reminiscent of a low-budget hitman game, it effectively engages players through a series of missions that involve targeting and collecting rewards. Despite its numerous flaws, the gameplay keeps players immersed in the action, overshadowing the story's shortcomings.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “To put it simply, the graphics and the quality are much lower, but it's like a cheap hitman game, where we kill our targets and as we kill, we move on to other targets with the missions we get from our computer.”
- “The game has a lot of problems, but I didn't really notice them while running from mission to mission.”
- “We take the next task on our computer and we are transferred to the mission.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The graphics of the game are notably lower in quality, resembling a cartoonish and bright "Minecraft" style that appeals to fans of square designs. While the visuals may be simplistic and reminiscent of assets from other games, they fit the game's cheap hitman theme. Overall, the graphics are a significant departure from more polished titles, offering a unique but less sophisticated aesthetic.
- “The graphic design is tailored for fans of the 'square' style and fans of 'Minecraft', although it looks cartoonish and bright.”
- “The game is very similar to 'Hitman', only with graphics in the style of 'Minecraft'.”
- “The graphic design is aimed at fans of the 'square' style and fans of 'Minecraft', although it looks cartoonish and bright.”
- “Graphically, I have seen those assets used in multiple games, and the audio is beyond sparse.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of variety, with the only stealth mechanic being the ability to swap outfits, leading to a monotonous experience. Players report feeling bored due to the limited options and overall restrictive gameplay.
- “The only stealth mechanic is swapping outfits, or that's all I saw before I got bored of this.”
- “No options of any sort and incredibly limited gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as acquiring weapons requires repeatedly killing enemies, collecting cash, and returning to a van to make purchases. This repetitive cycle detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “To acquire weapons, you have to kill enemies, pick up cash, then return to the van to purchase them - it's needlessly tedious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a dark comedic tone, with players finding the murders to be amusing. This blend of humor and violence contributes to a unique and entertaining experience.