SAMOLIOTIK

About

SAMOLIOTIK is a single-player action game with a standout soundtrack, where players battle through different eras against various enemies and bosses, including Adolf Gutler and the Illuminati, while collecting power-ups and enjoying changing color palettes. This stylish shoot-em-up offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 607 reviews

music57 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a rich and humorous lore that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers.
The graphics and music are enjoyable, with a retro aesthetic and catchy soundtracks.
It's a fun and quick game for achievement hunters, allowing players to complete it in a short time.

Gameplay is rough with inconsistent hitboxes, making it frustrating and difficult to navigate.
The game is very short, often completed in under 30 minutes, leading to a lack of replay value.
Visuals can be overwhelming and hard on the eyes, causing discomfort during play.

music
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the energetic and thematic soundtracks, particularly the remixes of traditional Russian songs like "Kalinka" and the inclusion of the Russian national anthem. However, some users find the limited number of tracks and repetitive loops annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, its repetitiveness can be a drawback for some players.
- “The soundtrack is excellent (kalinka in the club mix, the 8-bit anthem of the USSR, etc.).”
- “The music is sheer synth-y heaven.”
- “This game has a great soundtrack that makes you want to keep playing for hours.”
- “It's just a childish low effort game with annoying music and backgrounds.”
- “The entire game is also the same with the only thing that changes between the levels are only the sprite and enemies spawning a bit more, firing at this game feels unsatisfying because of how slow you shoot, dodging the enemy is way too easy, the 'boss' doesn't even feel like it's there considering how fast they die, there's only one soundtrack looping through the entire game.”
- “There is only 1 music that will loop for the entire game.”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic, repetitive, and lacking originality, often comparing it to older titles in the genre. While some appreciate its casual and addictive nature, others criticize it for being dull and buggy, with mechanics that feel unpolished and uninspired. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a major drawback, with many recommending it only for those seeking a very casual experience.
- “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “Simple in its gameplay, but very addicting.”
- “This game is a perfect marriage of gameplay and storytelling.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple; the game seems to have different weapons, but they're literally all the same and are only temporary.”
- “The gameplay is boring as hell; you need to shoot and dodge a ton of enemies, which die from one shot, which are coming down constantly, and you will die a lot.”
- “Despite its low price, Samoliotik does not manage to measure up even to that, with its extremely simplistic gameplay, bordering on being uninteractive, and a lack of polish and visuals that can be painful to experience during prolonged play.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
65%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a simplistic and retro pixel art style that lacks polish and variety. While some appreciate the aesthetic and color schemes, others find the visuals overwhelming and difficult to distinguish, leading to gameplay challenges. Overall, the graphics are described as basic and sometimes painful to experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics have a really cool art style; the game itself is pretty hard, but it's still fun.”
- “+ beautiful pixel graphics”
- “You can definitely tell they put a lot of work into this game, especially around the graphics and story.”
- “The aesthetic of the game is neat, but the colors used are really hard on the eyes with so many different objects flying towards you. I found it quite challenging to distinguish between what was and wasn't an enemy due to struggling with the background being composed of the same exact graphics as the enemies, just slightly lighter.”
- “Where should I start… the graphics are extremely weak, without any polish or additional design.”
- “The graphics are almost non-existent, comparing this to flash games might be an affront to the flash format.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of irreverent and silly, with many players finding it amusing despite its shortcomings. While some appreciate the funny achievements and quirky elements, others criticize the humor as lacking depth or being overly reliant on memes. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and funny, albeit short and simplistic.
- “The game tries to have an irreverent sense of humor but just comes off as silly.”
- “But what truly tickled my pirate funny bone was the music, arrr!”
- “Very short game, really funny, has some subliminal messages throughout it, could be finished 100% easy peasy.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its compelling plot twists and engaging characters, while others find it bland or lacking in depth. Despite criticisms of minimal content and storytelling, many agree that the gameplay compensates for these shortcomings, creating a unique blend of action and narrative. Overall, the story is seen as quirky and entertaining, with a few standout moments that resonate with players.
- “The story is so good!”
- “This game is a perfect marriage of gameplay and storytelling.”
- “You can definitely tell they put a lot of work into this game, especially around the graphics and story.”
- “The story feels bland and tarnished, but much of the gameplay makes up for it.”
- “It has not much content, but there is basically no story so you can replay it.”
- “-no story”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various bugs, lag, and unpolished mechanics that detract from the experience. While some players noted that they encountered no crashes or major issues, others experienced significant gameplay interruptions, such as getting stuck on levels and buggy controls. Overall, the game appears to suffer from stability problems that impact its enjoyment.
- “It's a 20-minute long game that is unpolished, buggy, and just too short.”
- “The game is buggy, laggy, and frustrating.”
- “Well, first it's buggy. I tried finishing it once and got stuck at the 3rd level. Either that or the boss just takes 10 times longer than the other bosses to appear.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
Overall, the game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many users noting that it quickly becomes boring due to the absence of new content. While a few players find some redeeming qualities that offer slight replay value, the consensus leans towards it being a short experience with minimal incentive to revisit.
- “The firing mechanics seem really slow and, honestly, I resorted to a hotkey script to autofire the whole time, but Samoliotik does have replay value despite the end killing my enthusiasm to play again.”
- “Absolutely no replay value.”
- “The game has zero to minimal replay value since there is never anything new, and you will get bored with it rather quickly.”
- “Short game with little replay value.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and patriotic Russian themes, complemented by a wonderful soundtrack. Players appreciate the distinctiveness of the six different environments, which contribute to a soulful indie gaming experience that meets their expectations.
- “Very interesting and patriotic game from Russia with a wonderful soundtrack that takes your soul to the Russian atmosphere.”
- “The game lived up to my expectations; it's the perfect game for those who enjoy the atmosphere of indie games. It's clear that the game is made with soul!”
- “The atmosphere differs between six different environments.”
- “The game lived up to my expectations; it's the perfect game for those who enjoy the atmosphere of indie games. It's clear that the game is made with passion!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game is generally well-optimized and can run on a wide range of PCs; however, some users have reported occasional drops in frame rates to 20-30 fps and stuttering, particularly after using speed boosts.
- “Don't get me wrong, it's technically a game, and it is superbly optimized; it will run on almost every PC.”
- “The game randomly dropped to 20-30 fps with stuttering after picking up a speed boost.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heightened by its challenging mechanics, where sensitive movement and the threat of instant death from enemies create a tense atmosphere. The presence of a boss that must be avoided rather than defeated adds to the emotional stakes, emphasizing survival over confrontation.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect to be more tedious than enjoyable, leading to a sense of frustration rather than satisfaction.
- “It was more tedious than satisfying to play, in my humble opinion.”
- “The grinding felt endless and became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”