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.
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Reviews
- Gameplay is fun and offers a mix of first-person shooter action with various weapons and vehicles.
- Visually detailed levels with a mix of indoor and outdoor environments, reminiscent of classic FPS games.
- Smooth controls and minimal technical issues, making it easy to complete for achievements.
- Combat feels weak and unresponsive, with issues like weapons clipping and poor AI behavior.
- Level design is poor, often locking players in rooms with swarming enemies and lacking meaningful progression.
- The game is short and lacks content, with only a handful of weapons and enemy types, leading to potential boredom.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing its poor design and basic mechanics, while others find it enjoyable and smooth, highlighting its fun factor and appealing graphics. Despite its simplicity, it is noted to be affordable, though comparisons are made to other indie games that offer more content and refined mechanics.
“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 also 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.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its brevity and lack of depth, with some elements reminiscent of the Portal series. Players can view storyboards and drafts, adding a unique behind-the-scenes touch, but overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped.
“You even get to see storyboards/drafts of things in the game!!!”
“+ Story and enemy design seem to be influenced a bit by Portal.”
“No deep or elaborated story.”
“The story is a bit short.”
“Story and enemy design seem to be influenced a bit by Portal.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially given that it was developed by a small team, with some reviewers noting that they are reminiscent of pre-millennium standards. While the textures are basic, the overall visual presentation is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's fun gameplay experience.
“Fun gameplay, nice graphics, and it's cheap!”
“Graphics are pre-millennium, the soundscape is very basic (to put it in comparative terms: very bad), and AI is very low.”
“The graphics are okay with basic textures.”
“The only positive thing I can say about this game is that it has decent graphics for a game made by two people.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily conveyed through artist illustrations and witty comments, drawing comparisons to the style of "Portal," though it is considered less effective. While the humor is relevant to the gameplay, it lacks originality and may feel familiar to players. Overall, it serves as a lighthearted element but does not stand out significantly.
“One of the main points of the game, it seems, is to showcase an artist's illustrations (these are plastered all over the walls, just like the 'funny' comments and messages guiding you).”
“The humor, at least, is relevant to the game, but you have seen it before.”
“Get it if you want a subpar FPS that uses similar methods of conveying humor as Portal, albeit to a lesser effect.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without crashes and exhibiting very few glitches or bugs.
“The game runs smoothly and does not crash; nearly no glitches or bugs.”
“The game runs smoothly and does not crash; nearly no glitches or bugs.”
