SickBrick
- January 30, 2015
- Maxwolf
A decent shooter that's just way too short for the relatively high asking price.
Get on SteamSickBrick is a sci-fi first-person-shooter set on an alien planet slowly revealed across 11 striking maps. Wield five devastating weapons, from the Blaster to the Shock Rifle, against 16 deadly robotic enemies with custom animations, sounds, and weapons. Experience vivid graphics, physical-based rendering, and advanced tactical AI that can flank and dodge your attacks, all running at 4k resolution @ 60 FPS for DirectX 11 capable hardware. A retro synth wave soundtrack complements the action.
Reviews
- Gameplay is fun and offers a smooth experience, reminiscent of classic FPS games.
- Visually detailed levels with a mix of indoor and outdoor environments.
- The game is affordable and provides a decent amount of entertainment for its price point.
- Combat mechanics are poor, with weak weapons and frustrating enemy swarms.
- Level design is lacking, featuring backtracking and locked rooms that hinder progress.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including unresponsive controls and AI problems.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing its design as poor and basic, while others find it enjoyable and smooth, highlighting its fun mechanics and appealing graphics. Comparisons to other indie games suggest that while it can be entertaining, it may lack the depth and content found in similar titles.
“Gameplay is smooth.”
“Fun gameplay, nice graphics, and it's cheap!”
“Gameplay is actually pretty fun.”
“Poor gameplay design.”
“On the other hand, there are a handful of games out there on the market created by only a few people, but with much more content and a more appropriate technical level and game mechanics.”
“As for gameplay, it is the most basic of FPS.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its brevity and lack of depth, with some elements reminiscent of Portal in terms of design. Players can view storyboards and drafts, which adds a unique touch, but overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped and short.
“The story is a bit short.”
“You even get to see storyboards and drafts of things in the game!”
“Story and enemy design seem to be influenced a bit by Portal.”
“The story is a bit short.”
“No deep or elaborated story.”
“Story and enemy design seem to be influenced a bit by Portal.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially given that it was developed by a small team, with some users noting basic textures and a pre-millennium aesthetic. While the visuals are appreciated, they are often overshadowed by criticisms of the sound and AI. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun gameplay experience.
“The only positive thing I can say about this game is that it has decent graphics for a game made by two people.”
“Fun gameplay, nice graphics, and it's cheap!”
“The only positive thing I can say about this game is that it has decent graphics for a game made by two people.”
“Graphics are pre-millennium, the soundscape is very basic (to put it in comparative terms: very bad), and the AI is very low.”
“The graphics are okay with basic textures.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily showcased through the artist's illustrations and accompanying comments, which some players find relevant but somewhat derivative of other titles like Portal. While it attempts to incorporate humor effectively, it ultimately falls short of originality, leading to mixed reactions regarding its comedic impact.
“One of the main points of the game is to showcase an artist's illustrations, which are plastered all over the walls, along with the 'funny' comments and messages guiding you.”
“The humor is relevant to the game, providing a refreshing contrast to other titles that miss the mark.”
“Get it if you want a first-person shooter that employs similar methods of conveying humor as Portal, albeit to a lesser effect.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without crashes and exhibiting minimal glitches or bugs.
“The game runs smoothly and does not crash; there are nearly no glitches or bugs.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it provides a seamless experience without interruptions.”
“The stability of the game is impressive, allowing for hours of uninterrupted gameplay.”
