REDACTED

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REDACTED is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Sixth Sense Studios and was released on March 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

REDACTED is an action-packed zombie survival game with an emphasis on narrative, unique gameplay experiences, and atmosphere. Anything not nailed down can be used to your advantage as you survive against the zombie horde in this mysterious facility. Check out the merchant to stock up on supplies or buy new weapons. Survive for as long as you can against increasingly difficult waves of undead in su…

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun core gameplay loop with a unique barricading mechanic that adds strategic depth.
The tutorial is well-designed, effectively teaching players the mechanics and providing an engaging experience.
As a free game, it provides decent entertainment value and shows potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including unresponsive controls and issues with purchasing ammunition.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks enemy variety, which diminishes long-term engagement.
There are significant immersion-breaking elements, such as the lack of a death screen and inconsistent hit detection.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a fun core loop and engaging mechanics, particularly the barricade system that adds strategic depth, despite being somewhat finicky. However, many players find the overall experience repetitive and lacking substance, making it difficult to recommend for extended play. The tutorial effectively introduces the mechanics, but the gameplay may not hold long-term interest for some users.
- “Redacted has a fun core gameplay loop and a sense of humor!”
- “I think the mechanic of placing objects and having to plan out your nail and object usage to survive as long as possible has a lot of potential.”
- “The tutorial was good to show the basic mechanics of the game and how the guns felt.”
- “Overall, I like the concept that it presents, and it does a fairly good job presenting it along with a good tutorial; however, the gameplay is too lackluster to seriously recommend spending more than a few hours messing around.”
- “Yeah, I'm not interested in playing this game in its current state. I mean, it's a single-player zombie survival shooter with a building mechanic, sure, but like... there's no actual substance, ya know?”
- “While the gameplay is repetitive and a standard zombie shooter, the barricade mechanic adds an extra layer of strategy, although it can be a bit finicky.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Redacted is highlighted by its hilarious dialogue, entertaining sound and animations, and a quirky narrator whose comments add to the comedic experience. Players also find humor in the game's bugs and the amusing mechanics of various weapons and defenses, contributing to an overall fun atmosphere.
- “I found the dialogue absolutely hilarious, and the sound and animations were great.”
- “I mean, you have a couple of different guns, some defense options, which are actually quite funny, and you need to get used to moving them.”
- “The narrator also helps a bit; I found the voices and the comments he would make quite funny.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game's stability surprisingly decent for a title from a small development team, with some bugs present, particularly in barricading and texture issues. While there are areas for improvement, such as bug fixes and additional content, the game shows potential for a fun experience.
- “The game has a lot of potential, but the stability issues really hold it back. There are frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating at times.”
- “I encountered several crashes while playing, which made it difficult to enjoy the experience. Stability needs significant improvement.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the stability problems are a major drawback. I often found myself dealing with glitches that took away from the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are criticized for lacking customization options and appearing low-quality, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside issues like poor controls and difficulty.
- “Junk controls, impossible difficulty, a terrible economy, nonexistent graphic settings, and low updates.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, leading to mixed feelings about its necessity and impact on overall enjoyment.