Scraper: Gauntlet
- February 20, 2020
- Labrodex, Inc.
Get on Steam"Scraper: Gauntlet" is a first-person shooter game with a focus on customizable weaponry and challenging combat. Players can modify their weapons with over 30 mutators, and choose from 17 modifications and 15 stats to create unique builds. The game features over 30 mutators that change enemy strengths and capabilities, resulting in thousands of possible combat scenarios. Battle through an 8-hour campaign and face off against unique bosses.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and satisfying combat, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- There is a good variety of weapon customization options and enemy types, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The game offers a fun rogue-like experience with challenging mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and skillful play.
- Some players experienced minor issues with controls during the opening, which could be frustrating.
- The game may lack variety in post-campaign content, leaving players wanting more after completing the main story.
- A few mechanics, such as certain dagger throws, feel slightly off, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality and solid performance, striking a balance between visual appeal and system demands. Players appreciate the immersive experience enhanced by good sound design and the ability to customize weapons, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's visual and gameplay elements.
“The graphics are great without being too demanding and the shooting feels good.”
“Great graphics and sounds and excellent performance on my Rift.”
“Graphics are really solid, as is gameplay and AI.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered decent for a shooter, complementing its visually appealing graphics and satisfying combat. Players appreciate the combination of engaging narrative and solid voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
“This game has really satisfying combat with a cool story wrapped around it.”
“Visually, the game looks great; it has decent voice acting as well as a story to go with it.”
“The story is pretty decent for a shooter.”
“The game has decent voice acting, but the story feels lacking.”
“While visually impressive, the story fails to engage.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is praised for its solid graphics, smooth mechanics, and engaging AI, offering players exciting opportunities through unique force powers. While some users expressed disappointment with certain game modes, overall, the gameplay experience is described as crisp and enjoyable, with a satisfying progression system.
“Pair that with the force power mechanic and you have some cool gameplay opportunities.”
“I loved Scraper: First Strike, and while I was a bit disappointed that Scraper: Gauntlet wasn't Episode 2 and is a wave shooter, I've got to give it to the developers - it's so smooth and crisp. I love the gameplay, and the progression is really cool too.”
“The graphics are really solid, as is the gameplay and AI.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game lacks sufficient variety, particularly in the endgame, which may hinder long-term engagement.
“That said, I think they're going to need more variety to keep people grinding in the endgame.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game’s high replayability, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for players to enjoy it multiple times.
“This game offers a tremendous amount of replay value!”
“The replayability is fantastic, with so many different choices to explore!”
“I keep coming back for more; the replay value is off the charts!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its impressive graphics and sound quality, along with excellent performance on the Oculus Rift.
“Great graphics and sounds, and excellent performance on my Rift.”
