Putrefaction 2: Void Walker
- May 29, 2017
- Kazakov Oleg
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Putrefaction 2: Void Walker" is a fast-paced FPS sequel with a lighter tone, where you play as a warrior traveling across different worlds and times as a Void Walker. The game features improved gameplay, new weapon and player upgrade systems, and three distinct worlds to explore with over 100 achievements. The bright and colorful game world and new survival mode offer a more expansive and open-ended experience than the first game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Significant improvement over the first game, with better gameplay mechanics and level design.
- Fun, fast-paced action reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom and Serious Sam, with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
- Engaging combat with satisfying gunplay and a decent length of gameplay for the price.
- The game suffers from bugs, poor optimization, and issues with enemy AI, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Some levels are overly dark and can be confusing, with a lack of clear checkpoints and occasional glitches.
- Repetitive enemy design and bullet sponge mechanics can make later levels feel tedious and less enjoyable.
- graphics44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and somewhat dated, reminiscent of classic FPS titles, with a mix of decent visuals and some bland elements. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find the graphics sufficient for the gameplay experience, others criticize the poor optimization, graphical errors, and lack of polish. Overall, the graphics may not meet high-end standards, but they do not detract significantly from the fun gameplay.
“It has good graphics and I really like the overall look of the game.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
“Does not have the fine-tuned graphics of the big developers, but it's worth your time playing.”
“The game is very poorly optimized and even at the worst graphic settings and in a windowed mode it was choppy, jittery, and jumpy.”
“The graphics are nothing special, animations and AI are pretty bad, and some enemy projectiles will clip through walls and still hit you.”
“Bland visuals; increasing graphics options doesn't help.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of classic and modern FPS elements, featuring satisfying shooting mechanics, fluid movement, and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older titles. While it offers a fun and challenging experience with multiple difficulty levels and engaging combat, some players noted issues with physics and mechanics, such as the lack of aiming and melee functionality. Overall, it is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, though some users found it nearly unplayable at times.
“The shooting is still extremely satisfying & the movement still glidey, with added double-jump and ledge mechanics.”
“If you like fast-paced combat that reminds a bit of old-school shooters, both in gameplay and in setting, I'd totally recommend this game; it's too good for its price, and it's actually very fun to play for the couple of hours it lasts.”
“The gameplay is fluid and well done.”
“And I appreciate the developer for the Serious Sam-Painkiller style of gameplay and bothering to write a story and even do some voice acting, but the game is nearly unplayable at this stage.”
“Russian game, bad gameplay.”
“(-) no aiming, crouching, reloading & sprint mechanics.”
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring deeper themes and a continuation of the narrative where players chase a special power after defeating a boss. While some reviewers appreciate the effort put into the story and voice acting, others find it vague and mediocre, with cheesy dialogue and a somewhat inane plot. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for gameplay variety, but expectations should be tempered given the game's low-budget origins.
“Definitely a really neat game, a huge improvement over the first one with a deeper story and gameplay. It was an awesome experience; I highly recommend getting all the Putrefaction games.”
“The story continues the first part of the series Putrefaction - after killing the boss in the first part, you get teleported by a strange being into a new world where you have to chase after some special power that this being wants to possess.”
“Though the story does give a good excuse to bring variety to the worlds you visit.”
“Heck - he even put in a Nazi plot twist in the game!”
“Vague story where you need to kill a lot of people but aren't entirely sure why.”
“Mediocre story”
- music22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the heavy metal tracks that enhance the immersive experience during combat, reminiscent of classic FPS titles. While some users found the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others noted a lack of variety in the number of tracks and expressed disappointment that the high-energy trailer music was not included in the game itself. Overall, the music is considered decent, appealing particularly to metal fans, but it does not elevate the game's quality significantly.
“The music is awesome for metalheads and normal human beings.”
“That trailer song can sell a broken clock to a bus driver, let alone a simple but functional 'one-man army' FPS action.”
“Though I hate how often the ass-kicking trailer music is not included in the game itself.”
“For some people, it might even be fun jumping like crazy and shooting limbs off enemies while listening to metal music; however, the quality of the game is nothing compared to good FPS titles.”
“There were not many tracks, but some heavy metal songs during bigger fights were fitting the game and gave an immersive feeling like in some good old FPS titles.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as choppiness and stuttering, even at the lowest graphic settings. While some acknowledge that it is a solo developer's effort and appreciate attempts to improve optimization, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and often unplayable. A few users noted that it performs reasonably well for a Unity game, but these instances are overshadowed by the widespread complaints.
“Pretty well optimized for a Unity game (first alien level has some slowdown).”
“I was aware of the possibility that there might be serious optimization issues, and I was prepared for a choppy experience. This game was made by one person who has clearly worked very hard. From what I've read, he still listens to the community and tries to optimize the game. I really wanted to like this game; I wanted to say, yes, this is a good game that needs just 'a little bit' of tweaking.”
“The game is very poorly optimized and even at the worst graphic settings and in a windowed mode it was choppy, jittery, and jumpy.”
“Good old shooter, but for me it is unplayable because of a lot of stuttering.”
“I was aware of the possibility that there might be serious optimization issues, and I was expecting a choppy experience. This was made by one guy who probably worked his socks off because, as far as I understand from what I'm reading, he still listens to the community and tries to optimize the game. I wanted to like this game; I really wanted to say, yes, this is a good game that needs just 'a little bit' of tweaking.”
- humor12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of funny one-liners and tongue-in-cheek dialogue, particularly from a wise-cracking protagonist, though many find it to be limited and occasionally cringe-worthy. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in combat scenarios, others feel that the humor quickly becomes repetitive and reminiscent of older titles like Duke Nukem and Serious Sam. Overall, the humor may appeal to some, but it risks feeling stale for others.
“Tongue-in-cheek humor and a fully-voiced, wise-cracking protagonist are some of the hallmarks of this enjoyable sequel -- which is different enough from the first outing to warrant attention.”
“If you can live with the brighter maps and slapped-on humor, this might be a fun game for you.”
“The only real fun part about the combat was shooting limbs off enemies and seeing them jump around funny or being bounced off by the broken physics of the game.”
“The dialogues between the main character and the 'skull' inside his head are supposed to be funny, but they reminded me so much of Duke Nukem and Serious Sam, where it was fun for the first time but gets old too quickly.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches that can lead players to exit the map unexpectedly. While some users find the experience enjoyable despite these bugs, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and reliability.
“There are so many glitches; you can easily get out of the map sometimes.”
“Buggy.”
“It's short, it's buggy, but it is fun.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as unique, with a diverse range of weapons that blend historical and futuristic elements. While the sequel introduces improvements in gameplay mechanics, many players prefer the atmosphere and map design of the original game.
“This second game is better in some ways (secrets, simple weapon upgrade system added, enemy AI at the beginning), but I liked the atmosphere and maps of the first game more.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that after the initial levels, they encounter tedious platforming sections, enemies that take excessive damage to defeat, and challenging boss fights that feel more laborious than enjoyable.
“After the first levels, the bad things kick in with platform sections, bullet sponge enemies, and difficult, tedious boss fights.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a positive sentiment towards the game's replayability, with players expressing excitement about the experience and potential for future playthroughs. However, some users mention technical issues, such as mouse smoothing, which may affect their enjoyment and willingness to replay the game. Overall, while the game is seen as engaging, certain gameplay mechanics could impact its long-term replay value.
“The game lacks significant content to encourage replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found that there were no compelling side quests or alternate endings to explore, making replaying feel pointless.”
“While the graphics and gameplay are solid, the lack of variety in missions and objectives means I won't be coming back for a second playthrough.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Putrefaction 2 features a monetization model that is free from advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gameplay experience. Players can enjoy the game without the distractions of ads or additional monetization tactics like aim assist or reloading mechanics.
