Russian SuperHero Dead Ivan
- October 19, 2016
- Anatoliy Loginovskikh
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamSomewhere, in the farthest corner of Russia, you can find him: the great Russian superhero Dead Ivan! Surrounded by the most common stereotypes, he's armed with a chainsaw full of magic and is always ready for a fight!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The custom 'homemade' sound effects add a nice touch to the game.
- Some players found the game amusing and funny in its absurdity.
- The game has a unique concept that could have potential with more development.
- The game is extremely buggy, with issues like animation locks and unresponsive controls.
- Graphics and overall design are considered very poor, resembling low-quality pixel art.
- Many players found the gameplay tedious and confusing, lacking clear objectives or instructions.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with many users noting a lack of narrative depth or coherence. Some mention a moral about perseverance, while others criticize the absence of a structured storyline, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game either has a minimal story or fails to engage players meaningfully.
“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.”
“This game has a deep story about finding true love.”
“The story: truth be told, it's not that bad.”
“There's no story whatsoever.”
“The story doesn't even exist, as far as I'm aware, and the sound effects are awful.”
“No story... I don't know anything about the movie, and most of this doesn't make any sense to me.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its flawed and inconsistent mechanics, poor controls, and lackluster level design, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted that the game feels unfinished and unpolished, with some even unable to reach the final boss due to these issues. Overall, the gameplay is considered a significant drawback, with ratings as low as 1/10.
“You see those 1.4 hours of gameplay?”
“You get 40 minutes of gameplay.”
“I've got a gameplay/review video of this that still needs to be processed, will update this review with it once it gets done.”
“Didn't even make it to the final boss because of the weird mechanics.”
“The mechanics for this game are dreadful!”
“Non-existent level design, frustrating mechanics that are cumbersome to even use, and overall... terrible everything, maybe except for the soundtrack, which is okay at most.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and decent in parts, particularly praising the main menu theme. However, many criticize the overall soundtrack as lacking quality, with some rating it poorly and noting that it fails to enhance the gaming experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The only thing good about this is the main menu and the music there.”
“The music is pretty decent too in parts.”
“The soundtrack is pretty bad.”
“Old problems that linger: new songs sit in the radio - about two of them.”
“Soundtrack: 4/10, except for the main menu theme.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from severe stability issues, including frequent crashes, numerous bugs, and problematic controls, such as animation locks that can lead to softlocks. Many users find it unplayable due to these glitches, indicating that it feels more like a pre-alpha version in need of significant improvement. While some may find entertainment in the unexpected bugs, the overall consensus is that the game requires extensive work to become functional.
“The game is extremely buggy, hitboxes are off and there's one glaring issue: once you use magic for the first time, you'll be animation locked, not allowing you to use your chainsaw anymore, leading to potential softlocks.”
“Unfortunately, it's very buggy, at least to me, and it just isn't clicking... it needs a lot of work, but this could be a decent game with a little bit more effort.”
“Tl;dr - unplayable game, crashes often, bugs and glitches like I have rarely seen in a game, and still in pre-alpha stage right now.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their poor quality, described as a lazy pixel style reminiscent of children's drawings. Many users find the visuals to be unattractive and lacking in detail, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic.
“Fullscreen doesn't work, graphics are terrible lazy pixel style, and gameplay is just as bad if not worse.”
“The visuals look like children's drawings.”
“Ugly graphics.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of randomness and absurdity, with some players finding it genuinely funny after overcoming initial glitches and design flaws. While some appreciate the quirky jokes and find the game amusing, others feel it falls flat and lacks consistent comedic value. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss, appealing to those who enjoy a more unconventional and silly approach.
“At first glance, this game looks like a terrible joke, but it turns out to be a good and funny hardcore game.”
“It's so random and stupid that it becomes funny after a while.”
“Ha... ha... ha... that's exactly how humor works here.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often feeling like a chore rather than a rewarding experience. Additionally, there are concerns about bugs that can hinder progress, further diminishing the fun.
“Other than that, the game just isn't really that fun or satisfying; it's more of a tedious task where you must wish upon your lucky stars to not get a bug that prevents you from progressing.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
