- January 30, 2015
- Maxwolf
- 2h median play time
SickBrick
A decent shooter that's just way too short for the relatively high asking price.
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SickBrick 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.











- The game features fun and simple gameplay that can be enjoyable for a short playthrough.
- Graphics and art style are colorful and appealing, reminiscent of classic FPS games.
- The variety of weapons and the inclusion of tank sections add some interesting mechanics to the gameplay.
- The game is very short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price.
- Combat feels unbalanced with weak weapons and poor enemy AI, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The game has been criticized for being a stolen project, with the original developer not receiving any compensation.
- graphics40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro style and polish, while others criticize them as dated and uninspired. Although there are mentions of glitches and basic textures, a few users find the visuals appealing and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable for a small indie project, but they do not meet the standards of more recent titles.
“The graphics of this game are really nicely polished and well presented for a retro style and feel to the game.”
“I could recommend this game based on the visuals that look beautifully retro, combined with the drop-dead gorgeous artwork scattered throughout the game.”
“Sickbrick is an action-packed sci-fi FPS with vivid graphics and fast, frantic gameplay.”
“The graphics are poor, but the engine is stable and runs okay in 4K.”
“All in all you will be a madman trying to find something worth praising about the graphics; it looks so ancient and dated.”
“The graphics are bland and the game really feels like it was made by an inexperienced developer all on his own.”