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.
- Great value for the price, offering several hours of gameplay and enjoyable combat experiences.
- The game suffers from bugs, poor optimization, and occasional crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- Some levels feature bullet sponge enemies and tedious boss fights that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience compared to higher-budget titles.
- graphics22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and reminiscent of older titles, with some users noting a modern touch despite their low quality. While some appreciate the game's fun factor and execution given its indie status, others criticize the visuals as bland and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and graphical glitches. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for a low-budget game, but they lack the polish and detail found in AAA titles.
“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.”
“Made in Unity engine, so expect stability with a little questionable physics, though overall very well executed from the graphics to gameplay to good old-fashioned fun.”
“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.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a blend of old-school FPS mechanics with modern enhancements like double-jump and ledge mechanics, resulting in satisfying and fluid combat. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and depth of the story, others criticize certain aspects such as physics and lack of advanced mechanics like aiming and reloading. Overall, it provides a fun experience, especially for fans of fast-paced shooters, though some find it nearly unplayable at times.
“The controls, gameplay, the sounds, surroundings, graphics, it's all like it puts you in front of a Pentium 3 to play a classic FPS game, but with a more modern touch.”
“The shooting is still extremely satisfying, and the movement is 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.”
“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.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its depth and improvement over the first installment, while others find it vague and mediocre. Despite its low-budget origins and cheesy dialogue, the narrative serves as a backdrop for engaging gameplay and varied environments. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw, it provides a framework for the action and adventure players experience.
“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.”
“Definitively 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.”
“The story is suitably inane, and the dialogue is predictably cheesy, but this isn't what you play these games for!”
“Vague story where you need to kill a lot of people but aren't entirely sure why.”
“Mediocre story.”
- music11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its heavy metal tracks that enhance the immersive experience during combat, particularly in larger fights. While some users found the soundtrack to be awesome and fitting for both metal enthusiasts and casual players, others noted a lack of variety in the number of tracks available. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some disappointment regarding the absence of certain trailer songs in the gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is awesome for metalheads and normal human beings.”
“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.”
“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.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues such as choppiness and stuttering, even on the lowest graphic settings. While some acknowledge that the developer is responsive to community feedback and has made efforts to improve optimization, the overall experience remains frustratingly unplayable for many players.
“I was aware of the possibility that there might be serious optimization issues, and I was prepared for a choppy experience. However, 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 actively tries to optimize the game. I really wanted to like this game; I wanted to say, yes, this is a good game that just needs a little bit of tweaking.”
“Pretty well optimized for a Unity game, although the first alien level does experience some slowdown.”
“The game is very poorly optimized, and even at the worst graphic settings and in windowed mode, it was choppy, jittery, and jumpy.”
“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 person who probably worked very hard 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.”
“Good old shooter, but for me, it is unplayable because of a lot of stuttering.”
- humor6 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 the wise-cracking protagonist, though some players find it cringe-worthy and repetitive. While the interactions between the main character and the "skull" offer moments of levity reminiscent of classic titles, they may not sustain their charm throughout the game. Overall, the humor can enhance the experience for some, but may fall flat 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.”
“The only real fun part about the combat was shooting limbs off enemies and seeing them jump around in a funny way or being bounced off by the broken physics of the game.”
“If you can live with the brighter maps and slapped-on humor, this might be a fun game for you.”
“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 the first time but gets old too quickly.”
“The humor feels forced and relies too heavily on clichés, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected clever jokes and witty banter, but instead, I was met with repetitive gags that fell flat.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and bugs, including instances where players can unintentionally exit the map. Despite these issues, some users still find the gameplay enjoyable.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its uniqueness, enhanced by a diverse range of weapons, including both historical and futuristic options. While the sequel introduces improvements like secrets and AI, many players still prefer the atmosphere and map design of the original game.
“The unique atmosphere is enhanced by a diverse range of weapons, from an MP40 to a futuristic energy gun, dynamite, a shotgun, and a grenade launcher.”
“While the second game improves in some areas, such as secrets and a simple weapon upgrade system, I found the atmosphere and maps of the first game to be more captivating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that after initial levels, they encounter tedious platforming sections, enemies that take excessive damage to defeat, and challenging boss fights that contribute to a sense of monotony.
“After the first levels, the bad things kick in with platform sections, bullet sponge enemies, and difficult, tedious boss fights.”
“The grinding becomes unbearable after a while, making the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really drained the fun out of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a positive outlook on the game's replayability, highlighting an engaging introduction that enhances their experience. However, some users note technical issues, such as mouse smoothing, which may affect their willingness to replay the game until resolved.
“The game seems amazing, and I was not expecting the intro to be like it was (awesome).”
“I'm sure I can do something to turn off mouse smoothing outside of the game solely for this game, but at the moment, no luck with it.”
“The game seems amazing, but I haven't played the first one and didn't know there was one until I bought this second one. I'm giving it a thumbs up, but I hope a mouse smoothing setting is added to make it more playable.”
“I was really excited about this game, but after finishing it, I don't feel motivated to play it again. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying it feel pointless.”
“While the graphics and gameplay are impressive, the story doesn't change much on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes the replayability factor for me.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Putrefaction 2 features a straightforward monetization model with no advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted gameplay experience. The absence of aim assist and reloading mechanics further emphasizes its classic first-person shooter design, appealing to purists in the genre.
