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Publish or Perish

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53%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Publish or Perish is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Tapped Mango and was released on May 21, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Publish or perish is a minimalist survival game with roguelite elements. It is themed in an academic setting where in order to stay in academia you will have to publish as many papers as you can within a time limit. Evade and defeat reviewers, employ nefarious schemes to increase you metrics quicker, unlock new academics. Can you make it to tenure? Choose between eight weapons and nine academic…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique and humorous theme centered around publishing papers, making it a fun distraction for academics.
  • It has great visual design, good music, and enjoyable mechanics, especially when played on a controller.
  • The developer is responsive to issues, quickly fixing bugs and providing a positive experience for players.
  • Progression can feel slow and grinding, particularly past the second stage, which may frustrate some players.
  • The stats display at the end screen is too small to read on the Steam Deck, making it difficult to assess performance.
  • There are occasional bugs, such as the game continuing to play behind the pause screen, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features innovative mechanics that enhance the experience, with players recommending the use of a controller for optimal enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay features cool mechanics that are best enjoyed with a controller.”
    • “The controls are intuitive and responsive, making every action feel satisfying.”
    • “The variety of gameplay options keeps each session fresh and engaging.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to its fun atmosphere alongside good visual design and humor. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's themes and adds to the enjoyment of the survivor-like gameplay.

    • “The music in this game is fantastic, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack sets the mood and immerses you in the game's world; it's truly memorable.”
    • “The combination of catchy tunes and atmospheric soundscapes makes the music a standout feature of this game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny jokes. However, some find that the frustrating gameplay and grind for progression detracts from the overall enjoyment of the humor.

    • “Really want to like this game; it has some pretty funny jokes.”
    • “Good humor.”
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Publish or Perish is a casual shooter game.

Publish or Perish is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Publish or Perish was released on May 21, 2024.

Publish or Perish was developed by Tapped Mango.

Publish or Perish has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Publish or Perish is a single player game.

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