SATAN

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SATAN is a single player action game. It was developed by Gamefruit and was released on January 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Classic Retro Shooter Experience: Relive the nostalgia of classic boomer shooters with fast-paced, heart-racing gameplay. Weapon Upgrades: Complete additional quests in each level to earn minor upgrades for your arsenal, enhancing your firepower and strategy. Hidden Rooms and Secret Weapons: Explore every nook and cranny to discover hidden rooms and unlock powerful secret weapons. D…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

music7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Satan delivers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom and Blood, with enjoyable gunplay and a variety of enemies.
The game features solid level design and a good mix of weapons, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
At a low price, the game offers a decent length of around 3 hours, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the boomer shooter genre.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches, poor enemy AI, and frustrating platforming sections that can lead to instant deaths.
Many players found the weapon mechanics unsatisfying, with issues like lack of spread on shotguns and unbalanced damage output across different weapons.
The level design can feel repetitive and confusing, with some areas lacking clear objectives and navigation, leading to a frustrating experience.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its thematic fit and enjoyable metal vibe that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users noted issues with low-quality sound, poor looping, and a lack of variety, suggesting that while the soundtrack is generally good, it could benefit from improvements in production quality and diversity. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, but there are notable inconsistencies that detract from its overall impact.
- “For me, I really enjoyed this; the game is a decent length, enemies are varied, and it has an awesome soundtrack!”
- “The graphics are an enjoyable retro style, the music fits the game perfectly, there's a nice variety of weapons and enemy types, and interesting levels to play.”
- “Music and sound design was all super spooky with a good bit of metal.”
- “Some of the music has really bad looping, unfortunately.”
- “Some music and sounds are low quality, and the bad clipping really stands out.”
- “The music is just there.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the retro aesthetic, texture designs, and overall charm that evoke nostalgia, while others criticize them as mediocre or even poor, particularly in comparison to other titles. Many players appreciate the visual style and how it complements the gameplay, though opinions vary on the quality of the sprites and level design. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some shortcomings.
- “I think the aesthetics, texture designs, and overall graphics are amazing and spot on.”
- “The graphics are an enjoyable retro style, the music fits the game perfectly, there's a nice variety of weapons and enemy types and interesting levels to play.”
- “The environment is very good, the gameplay is really legendary, those old sound effects took me back to the old days, there is no need to talk about the graphics, the graphics of the game make the game much more reactionary, which is very good, it should definitely be played.”
- “The concept is not very original, and the graphics are nothing to write home about.”
- “The graphics are really awful, with ugly sprites.”
- “The graphics of the game make the game much more reactionary, which is very good, it should definitely be played.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the tight gunplay and chaotic energy of the levels, while others criticize the uninspired mechanics and repetitive elements. The game features enjoyable retro-inspired mechanics and atmospheric design, but many feel it lacks depth and innovation, relying on basic gameplay elements like color-key-door mechanics. Overall, while there are fun moments and nostalgic elements, improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
- “The gameplay is rock solid: tight gunplay, pulse-pounding run-and-gun sequences, and levels brimming with chaotic energy.”
- “Good music, smooth gameplay, and has a 'blood' vibe without the annoying mazes.”
- “The gameplay is spiced up with platforming, mazes, and 'horror sections' (basically atmospheric dungeons where metal music isn't playing).”
- “The level design isn't great, the gameplay isn't particularly fun, and the bestiary/weapons are pretty boring and uninspired.”
- “Unfortunately, the game mechanics aren't the best.”
- “Some of this is by design, as retro games often had shoddy mechanics that made them harder.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story in the game is generally considered minimal and straightforward, with some reviewers noting weak voice acting and lackluster storytelling. However, a few players appreciated the fun elements and surprising ending, while others found the narrative to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and level design. Overall, the story seems to be a mixed bag, with some enjoyment derived from its simplicity and integration into the gameplay experience.
- “Very fun short little FPS that had a fun story, good enemy placement, and enjoyable level designs, with a great soundtrack as well.”
- “Later I browsed the community and found out that the cat is part of a quest for a reward.”
- “The story is also barely there and the voice acting is weak.”
- “The graphics are good enough, the meager storytelling is… eh, the weapons feel awful to use, the level design ranges from decent to atrocious, the music is just there.”
- “Satan pushes everything Dosman Games knew from every game before it to 11; from the action, the story, and overall variety.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere is described as decent and nostalgic, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Blood (1997) while incorporating a devilish theme. Despite its simplistic blocky design, the game effectively creates an engaging environment through atmospheric dungeons and a mix of gameplay elements, although some players note that it can become repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere is appreciated for its fun and nostalgic qualities.
- “It's simple, literally made of blocks (like Reverend from the same publisher), but the atmosphere is great, and the gameplay is fun, even though it can get repetitive at times.”
- “The gameplay is spiced up with platforming, mazes, and 'horror sections' (basically atmospheric dungeons where metal music isn't playing).”
- “It has a decent atmosphere and feels mildly inspired by Blood (1997), but with more of a fixation on the devil.”
- “The last time I played games of this type was as a child, and playing a game with such an atmosphere and legacy game graphics is truly a nostalgic experience!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several stability issues, including world glitches that can cause players to become stuck and occasional kickback problems. While the gameplay is enjoyable, it lacks polish and requires attention to these glitches for a smoother experience.
- “I would have put some things a bit longer in the oven, like some basic world glitches, getting me stuck outside the arena.”
- “It's a great game, but it has some glitches that need to be worked on.”
- “Be aware that it certainly lacks a lot of polish, and so there are some glitches.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, indicating that it can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I have to admit it's a little frustrating and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often pointless.”
- “It becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”