RUSSIAPHOBIA

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RUSSIAPHOBIA is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by European Flameworms and was released on December 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"RUSSIAPHOBIA" is a role-playing game with both single-player and co-op options for 2 players. The game immerses you in the Russian political scene as a foreign agent, offering a unique experience with a good story and wonderful mechanics. However, it has some bugs and is known for its Russian-themed events, including disposing of feces and avoiding detection, with the goal of helping your country through various missions. The game emphasizes that all characters and events are fictitious, and any resemblance to real persons is coincidental.

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story34 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and absurd experience that blends humor with political satire, making it entertaining for those who appreciate meme culture.
Players have praised the graphics and character design, particularly the exaggerated features of the main character, which adds to the game's comedic value.
Despite its flaws, many find the game to be a fun, chaotic experience that can lead to laughter, especially when played with friends.

The game is riddled with bugs and technical issues, making it difficult to play, especially in multiplayer mode, which is often unplayable.
Many players report that the game functions as a crypto miner, causing performance issues and raising concerns about malware.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling that it doesn't provide a satisfying or coherent gaming experience.

story
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Russiaphobia" is a complex and engaging narrative that blends elements of espionage, social critique, and dark humor, often leaving players emotionally invested and surprised by its twists. While some reviews highlight its depth and immersive world-building, others criticize the lack of coherent gameplay to support the narrative. Overall, the game is praised for its impactful storytelling and character development, making it a memorable experience for players who appreciate a strong narrative.
- “The story is brilliant—thoughtfully crafted and deeply engaging, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
- “The world-building is superb, blending immersive environments and a deep, well-rounded plot that explores timely and challenging themes.”
- “Russiaphobia successfully merges storytelling with intellectual gameplay, delivering an eye-opening experience that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.”
- “The store page has more story than this literal sh*tpost of a game.”
- “There isn't even any satirical/political commentary, the whole 'story' is so stupid.”
- “No story, just explore the map and collect poop.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Russiaphobia" is characterized by a mix of absurdity and exploration, with players engaging in various mechanics that can be both intuitive and inconsistent. While some players appreciate the immersive storytelling and unique themes, others criticize the repetitive and sometimes buggy gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of engaging narrative and varied mechanics, but its execution can be hit or miss, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “From the moment I started playing, I was instantly hooked by its gripping narrative, stunning visuals, and intense gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are smooth, intuitive, and fast-paced, allowing for a seamless experience.”
- “Russiaphobia successfully merges storytelling with intellectual gameplay, delivering an eye-opening experience that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.”
- “The gameplay is really repetitive and monotone; it doesn't provide an intriguing story.”
- “The gameplay is just running around collecting random objects.”
- “However, the controversial themes and inconsistent gameplay might reduce its appeal for some players.”
humor
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity, crude jokes, and political satire, often eliciting laughter through its chaotic multiplayer interactions and bizarre scenarios. While many players find it hilariously funny, especially in a group setting, others criticize its reliance on offensive stereotypes and technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the humor is polarizing, appealing to those who appreciate its unhinged style, but leaving some players feeling confused or disappointed.
- “In multiplayer, the line between cooperation and confusion often blurs, as friendly fire, miscommunication, and bugs can lead to hilarious or frustrating outcomes in equal measure.”
- “Weird, loud, and kind of funny in the most unhinged way possible.”
- “This game is hilariously funny, run around collecting poop, moneybags, and USB chips.”
- “It's not funny, even considering the price. I have no idea how it got such good reviews.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and distinct art style that enhance the overall atmosphere, while others criticize the poor optimization and high system demands that lead to performance issues. Despite the aesthetic appeal, there are concerns about the game's production values and the sensory overload caused by its cluttered interface. Overall, while many find the graphics impressive and engaging, others point out significant technical shortcomings that detract from the experience.
- “From the moment I started playing, I was instantly hooked by its gripping narrative, stunning visuals, and intense gameplay.”
- “Russiaphobia is a work of art and the stunning visuals and storytelling makes this game stand out from any other I've ever played.”
- “The graphics are truly groundbreaking as well.”
- “The user interface and menus reflect the same rough aesthetic—bright, cluttered, and often disorienting.”
- “The game is very badly optimized; despite having extremely low quality assets and visuals, poor production values, and no real reason for a high workload on anyone's system, the game runs the GPU up to 100% immediately.”
- “Will use all your processor power, despite giving crappy graphics, which would suggest that the game is doing something nefarious in the background.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its engaging and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the emotional depth and immersive experience. Players appreciate the diverse range of tracks, from haunting melodies to upbeat tunes, which complement the game's themes and settings. Many have expressed a desire for the soundtrack to be made available for personal listening, highlighting its impact on their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The soundtrack is equally impressive, setting the tone for each scene and amplifying the emotional stakes.”
- “The music complements the themes and enhances the immersive experience.”
- “From the heartbreaking story to the beautiful soundtracks, the game had it all.”
- “Audio design follows suit: voice clips are overacted and distorted, while the music swings between patriotic marches, ominous drones, and bursts of chaotic sound that reinforce the sense of unpredictability.”
- “I'm not talking about the musical atmosphere, a monstrous work, nothing more to say.”
- “The only good thing about this game is the last cutscene and soundtrack.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that range from minor visual issues to severe gameplay interruptions, including crashes and unresponsive objectives. Many players find the multiplayer experience particularly problematic, often rendering it unplayable due to these technical issues. Overall, the game's stability detracts significantly from the enjoyment, making it difficult for players to engage fully with the content.
- “This game is perfect and bug-free!”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
- “Bugs are frequent, ranging from harmless visual glitches to crashes and stuck objectives.”
- “It's so buggy you have to press 'o' to get unstuck every now and then; you may fall to oblivion without any way of getting back, get pinned in a corner by enemies without the possibility of escaping, getting killed in 2 seconds, etc. I was unable to finish the two 'additional content' levels; when I got to the car door, it wouldn't let me in.”
- “The multiplayer version of this game is really buggy and glitchy; it's almost impossible to play it with friends. I don't know about single player, but multiplayer is bugged as hell.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players highlighting its touching story and exceptional soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the character development is heartwarming and the narrative evokes a range of emotions, often leading to tears of both joy and sadness. Overall, the game is described as a life-changing experience with a powerful emotional impact.
- “The soundtrack is equally impressive, setting the tone for each scene and amplifying the emotional stakes.”
- “The story was expertly written; it made me cry tears of joy and sadness at different times throughout the long fulfilling experience.”
- “From the heartbreaking story to the beautiful soundtracks, the game had it all.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its surreal, low-poly environments and exaggerated lighting, creating an intentionally unpolished yet engaging experience. Users appreciate the blend of tension and adrenaline, enhanced by exceptional sound design and a haunting soundtrack that deepens emotional impact. Overall, the atmosphere is intense and memorable, leaving players on edge while contributing to the game's unique charm.
- “The atmosphere of tension, mixed with moments of sheer adrenaline, makes every second feel intense and rewarding.”
- “The sound design, on the other hand, is exceptional, with a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack that adds depth to the game's emotional impact.”
- “Built in Unity, the game features low-poly environments, exaggerated lighting, and oddly animated characters that contribute to its intentionally unpolished, surreal atmosphere.”
- “While not cutting-edge, the graphics are functional and contribute to the game's overall atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is intense and will leave you feeling on edge.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent frame drops, stutters, and overall poor performance, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios. Many describe it as "horribly optimized," with some even suggesting it barely functions as a game. While a few users note satisfactory performance, the overwhelming sentiment points to significant technical issues.
- “The performance from the game is perfect; you can play this game smoothly.”
- “Funny but very poorly optimized.”
- “This game is just horribly optimized, or at least the single-player client is.”
- “Technical performance is inconsistent, with frequent frame drops and stutters, especially during larger firefights or multiplayer sessions.”
- “It barely functions as a game, and the performance is terrible.”
- “This game is just horribly optimized, or at least the SP client is.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game exhibits limited replayability primarily due to its narrative-driven design, which encourages a single playthrough. While there are multiple-choice decisions and branching storylines that provide some replay value, technical issues and a lack of depth further diminish the incentive to replay.
- “While the game's strong narrative encourages a single playthrough, the multiple-choice decisions and branching storylines offer some replayability.”
- “The game has limited replayability due to its narrative-driven nature.”
- “Technical issues and limited replayability are also drawbacks.”
- “No content, repeating levels; even Raid: Shadow Legends has more replay value and gameplay to offer than this piece of software.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab that lacks originality and proper credit to the original creators of the assets. The overall impression is that the game is a poorly executed attempt to capitalize on current political events, further diminished by its subpar gameplay and presentation.
- “This is just a joke game, a cash grab hoping to go viral from current political events, but the incompetence of the developer is obvious from the start... they didn't even spell the name of their game properly, it should be 'russophobia'.”
- “The gameplay is nothing special, and the whole experience feels like a cash grab.”
- “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as cash grab shovelware.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its heartwarming and immersive storytelling, complemented by bold visuals and unique designs that enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the depth and realism of the characters, making the experience memorable and worth the investment.
- “The character development is so heartwarming; I fully recommend it.”
- “Flawless character development, realistic jiggle physics, and an amazing in-depth story—absolutely worth buying.”
- “The bold colors and unique character designs contribute to the game’s overall atmosphere and help it leave a lasting impression.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious due to its repetitive gameplay and pacing, with some noting that it can feel excessive at times. While some players manage to cope with the grind, others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's a bit grindy at times.”
- “Additionally, the game's pacing and repetitive gameplay can make it feel tedious after a while.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”