Records of the Flycatcher

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"Records of the Flycatcher" is a first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a soldier trying to defend their land from an enemy invasion. After collapsing from exhaustion, players must regain their strength and use their advanced sniper rifle to hold off the enemy forces. With their chain of command broken, players are one of the last lines of defense against the enemy onslaught.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The narration is praised for its brutal simplicity, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and emotional weight.
The game offers replayability with a mix of random and set events, allowing players to explore different endings and scenarios.
The writing is well-crafted, providing a captivating narrative that engages players despite the minimalistic visuals and audio.

The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
There is a lack of audio and music, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
The game can feel like a numbers game, where choices are influenced heavily by stats, potentially diminishing the emotional impact of decisions.

replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game offers notable replayability due to its multiple endings and various scenarios, allowing players to explore different outcomes and experiences. Its intriguing narrative and atmospheric design further enhance the incentive to replay, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy discovering new elements in their gameplay.
- “Due to the number of scenarios, the game is also quite replayable (e.g., I never found alcohol or the musician in my run).”
- “It's short, it's intriguing, it's well-written, it's quite replayable, it's atmospheric, and it's just great overall.”
- “This game does technically have multiple endings, so there's a replayability factor included.”
- “Due to the number of scenarios, the game is also quite replayable too (e.g., I never found alcohol or the musician in my run).”
- “Unrelated as well, this game does technically have multiple endings, so there's some replayability factor included.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's music is notably minimal, which some players feel detracts from the experience, suggesting that a bit of audio could enhance the atmosphere. However, the absence of music is also seen as complementing the game's dark visuals and writing, contributing to a moody ambiance. Overall, while the lack of music is a point of contention, it aligns with the game's minimalist aesthetic.
- “Honestly, my only takeaway from this release is the lack of music. While it isn't a bad thing per se, I think the game would've benefited from having at least some audio, maybe not as intensive as the previous games, but still.”
- “Despite the minimalistic visuals and audio, they heavily complement the already great atmosphere from the writing with the dark and desaturated colors, ambience, lack of music, and moody sky.”
- “The absence of music really stands out in this game, making the experience feel incomplete compared to other titles in the genre.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story in "Records of the Flycatcher" is centered around a month-long experience as a sniper in an ongoing war, offering an engaging narrative within its roguelike framework. Players find the storyline intriguing and well-integrated into the gameplay.
- “Records of the Flycatcher is an interesting little story-based roguelike where you spend a month as a sniper during an ongoing war.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of minimalistic visuals and audio, which enhance the dark, moody ambiance created by desaturated colors and a lack of music. Reviewers find the writing compelling and the overall experience intriguing and replayable, contributing to a strong atmospheric presence.
- “Despite the minimalistic visuals and audio, they heavily complement the already great atmosphere from the writing with the dark and desaturated colors, ambience, lack of music, and moody sky.”
- “It's short, it's intriguing, it's well-written, it's quite replayable, it's atmospheric, and it's just great overall.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be deeply engaging and heartwarming, highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotional connections and a sense of fulfillment.
- “An absorbing, wholesome game”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's minimalistic graphics and audio effectively enhance its atmospheric storytelling, utilizing dark and desaturated colors, ambient sounds, and a moody sky to create an immersive experience.
- “Despite the minimalistic visuals and audio, they heavily complement the already great atmosphere from the writing with the dark and desaturated colors, ambience, lack of music, and moody sky.”