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Scourge Outbreak

A needless, shoddily made gun-fest in which the guns aren't all that fun. In fact, none of it is.
55%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
61% User Score Based on 560 reviews
Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

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About

In "Scourge Outbreak," players join the elite special forces unit known as the Tarnarion and fight against an alien invasion. The team must use advanced weaponry and team-based tactics to strategic locations and complete objectives. The game features intense co-op action and a rich, cinematic storyline with a dramatic twist.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 560 reviews
story66 positive mentions
stability28 negative mentions

  • The game runs smoothly and has decent graphics for a budget title.
  • Co-op gameplay is fun and engaging, making it a great experience with friends.
  • The combat mechanics, while reminiscent of other shooters, provide a satisfying experience.
  • The AI teammates are often unhelpful and can hinder progress during battles.
  • Enemies are bullet sponges, requiring excessive ammo to defeat, which can lead to frustration.
  • The story is generic and lacks depth, with poorly executed voice acting and character development.
  • story
    290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Scourge: Outbreak" is widely criticized for being convoluted, generic, and poorly executed, often described as a mix of cliché tropes and predictable plot twists. While some players find humor in its cringe-worthy moments and appreciate the attempt at character backstory, many agree that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, making it feel more like a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling experience. Overall, the game's story is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by gameplay flaws and unremarkable voice acting.

    • “The story is interesting, and the graphics are good too (unless choosing low setting :p).”
    • “First, it features a unique story that keeps you trying to figure it out since the beginning of the game.”
    • “The best part is the way they added a lot of little story moments which make the playable characters a lot more fleshed out.”
    • “The story is a convoluted mess, but has some really funny cringe moments and terrible voice acting.”
    • “Couple that with a tone-deaf by-the-numbers story with bland, lifeless characters and guns that feel like you are sneezing on your enemies.”
    • “The gameplay is boring as hell, it's just mob after mob of enemies, kill them and move on to the next zone, the story is so dull that no one gives a crap what's going on and just focuses on killing the same BS over and over again.”
  • gameplay
    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, clunky, and borrowing heavily from other titles like Gears of War. While some appreciate the cover mechanics and cooperative elements, others find the combat dull and the enemy AI lacking, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game struggles with originality and execution, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels average at best.

    • “Gameplay is tight and engaging.”
    • “Pure action, straight to the point, co-op campaign, multi-player mode... what I like the most is its intense gameplay and replayability.”
    • “The gameplay is solid, the length is reasonable, the plot is simple and the coop is very fun.”
    • “This is an extremely rough Gears clone that I cannot recommend for its many gameplay flaws and its keyword-laden story of tell-don't-show.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive; you do pretty much the same thing over and over with arbitrary amounts of enemies and... arbitrary everything, nothing really makes sense.”
    • “The gameplay is boring as hell; it's just mob after mob of enemies, kill them and move on to the next zone. The story is so dull that no one cares what's going on and just focuses on killing the same things over and over again.”
  • graphics
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear dated and reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, yet some appreciate the decent quality and vibrant art style. While some players find the visuals satisfactory for gameplay, others express disappointment, expecting more from modern titles. Overall, the graphics are described as serviceable, with a few highlights, but they do not stand out as exceptional in today's gaming landscape.

    • “The graphics are pretty decent, with vibrant colors and keen details, clearly showcasing how much work has been done.”
    • “First thing you'll notice is the graphics are great, on par or even better than a lot of $40-$60 games in the same genre.”
    • “The game looks awesome and I don't even have that good of a computer; if you have a good rig with a good video card, this game is gonna look gorgeous.”
    • “The graphics may look dated.”
    • “Dated visuals, dated game design decisions, dated gunplay.”
    • “I'm expecting more for graphics for a modern game; it should be impressive.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some players report a significant improvement with fewer bugs and smoother performance compared to the original version, others continue to experience frustrating glitches and freezes that hinder gameplay. Overall, the developers have made strides in polishing the game, but issues persist for some players, particularly in specific scenarios and settings.

    • “I've beaten this game twice and I have seen no glitches whatsoever.”
    • “I cannot get past 2.7 after taking out the electrical towers because once I get on the platform the game freezes and all I hear is a breeze.”
    • “I've played this game for only an hour and already had multiple freezes that forced me to force quit the game.”
    • “Lack of visual clues, glitches everywhere, etc... absolutely hate it!”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its dramatic quality and ability to enhance gameplay, while others criticize it for being derivative and lacking originality, particularly noting a resemblance to Halo's soundtrack. Overall, while some players find the music engaging and well-timed, others describe it as forgettable or even terrible, indicating a divide in player experience regarding this aspect.

    • “The ambrosia pack also includes a digital concept art book which includes various artwork from the game; you also get a digital soundtrack which is the 'immersive music' that was composed for the game, I assume.”
    • “Music was good and always on cue for fights and quiet moments.”
    • “- Music: proper dramatic music, I like it: 8/10”
    • “One of the soundtracks ripped off Halo.”
    • “A really trashy version of what would seem to be actually original; it's just a bad game, with really unfun fighting mechanics, forgettable tutorial, boring combat, terrible music, and weird voice acting.”
    • “The bad things are goreless, a bad soundtrack, and the character movement/sprint is weird.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional comedy, with players finding joy in cringe-worthy moments, laughable animations, and witty banter. Despite a convoluted story and some boring characters, the game delivers enough laughs to make it enjoyable, especially when played with friends. Overall, it offers a mix of amusing dialogue and absurd situations that can overshadow its technical flaws.

    • “Forget the bugs in the game; I'm too busy laughing at the unintentional comedy! 😅🕹️”
    • “This game is hilarious! I played it with my friend and we had way more laughs than playing Goat Simulator.”
    • “Game is pretty short (only 4 levels) but it is funny enough to play, especially the second half.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with infinite enemy spawns leading to monotonous gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. The lack of a throwing arc for grenades adds to the frustration, making it a chore to engage with certain mechanics, particularly in boss fights. Overall, the repetitive nature of combat and poor AI contribute to a sense of boredom that undermines the game's potential.

    • “When enemies keep coming and coming, after a while, it gets so tedious that you just start to run through the wave and try to reach the waypoint.”
    • “It is extremely tedious; shooting enemies feels like a boring, mundane task that you have to do, which is a pretty bad trait in a shooter game.”
    • “Seemingly infinite spawning enemies coupled with dumb AI make this Gears of War-style game boring and tedious to play.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the different character routes and the opportunity to apply learned skills in subsequent playthroughs, others note that it lacks high replay value due to difficulty spikes. The intense gameplay and co-op multiplayer mode contribute positively to the overall replay experience.

    • “High replayability: once you beat the game, you'll love to replay it with what you have learned.”
    • “Cinematics also differ based on which character you choose, so there's a bit of replayability to see all different character routes.”
    • “Pure action, straight to the point, co-op campaign, multiplayer mode... what I like the most is its intense gameplay and replayability.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is reported to run smoothly following recent updates that addressed issues with bots, indicating effective optimization. However, some players still find the gameplay not to their personal taste.

    • “The good thing is that the game runs smoothly.”
    • “They fixed the bots and it runs smoothly.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively creates a dark and mysterious atmosphere that enhances the storytelling, with players noting that this ambiance is consistently felt both during cutscenes and gameplay. Overall, the atmospheric presentation is a strong point of the experience.

    • “The dark and mysterious atmosphere they create in the game is well presented.”
    • “The story picks up nicely and is really atmospheric both in and out of cutscenes.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is minimal, primarily conveyed through flashbacks that encourage multiple playthroughs to uncover the backstories of the four playable characters. However, the overall character design has been criticized as lacking appeal.

    • “There's a touch of character development, delivered in flashbacks, throughout the campaign - which is kind of neat considering it encourages multiple playthroughs to learn the true background of all four playable characters.”
    • “The environments are akin to that of many 4-player co-op games I've played, like Borderlands 1 & 2, and the character design is just... awful.”
    • “There's a touch of character development, delivered in flashbacks, throughout the campaign - which is kind of neat considering it begs multiple playthroughs to learn the true background of all four playable characters.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback, with users expressing that it may not be worth the full price, despite believing it is not a cash grab.

    • “All in all, I really can't recommend this at full price, which is a shame because I believe this is not a cash grab.”

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