"SlavicPunk: Oldtimer" is an isometric shooter game set in a cyberpunk world inspired by Polish science-fiction and fantasy. As private investigator Yanus, players unravel a mystery involving a stolen data carrier while facing urban gangs, a powerful corporation, and inner demons. The game boasts solid combat and movement systems, a modular weapon upgrade system, and diverse levels filled with stealth, hacking, and puzzles. Its unique Slavic twist on the cyberpunk genre promises an engaging experience.
The game has a cool cyberpunk aesthetic and atmosphere that immerses players in a gritty world.
Combat is engaging, allowing for a mix of melee, ranged, and hacking attacks, which keeps gameplay fresh.
The graphics and art style are visually appealing, with a unique blend of Slavic culture and punk elements.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization.
Checkpointing is frustratingly random, often sending players back to repeat sections after dying.
The story and character development are weak, with poorly executed cutscenes and a lack of engaging dialogue.
gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Slavic Punk: Oldtimer" is characterized by its intuitive mechanics and engaging combat system, allowing players to enjoy a mix of action, exploration, and role-playing elements. However, it suffers from technical issues, including clunky hacking mechanics, unresponsive controls, and frequent crashes, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a diverse range of activities and a captivating atmosphere, some players may find the lack of depth and complexity disappointing.
“I like the fact that the gameplay is really intuitive, which allows you to enjoy and have fun from the very beginning.”
“Gameplay is smooth, with a combat system that's both intuitive and challenging by requiring you to use different weapons and combat styles.”
“The gameplay provides me with great freedom in decision-making, adding variety and depth to the game.”
“Hacking mechanics are clunky, offering only two options: damage or stun opponents via a button combination after selecting the enemy.”
“Combat is, to put it mildly, a laggy, frustrating exercise of unresponsive mechanics, the worst jank, and half-baked ideas.”
“Your health gets reset to base whenever you exit or change a mission area, forcing you to heal; enemies you stun with the battlehack have an unpleasant characteristic of still turning to face you, AI is terrible, I’ve managed to soft lock the game on two separate occasions by abusing the hacking mechanic, achievements are broken, and it’s still prone to crashes.”
story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and immersive, particularly in its cyberpunk and slavic myth settings. However, many criticize the dialogue, voice acting, and overall narrative quality as clichéd, predictable, and poorly executed, leading to a lack of engagement. While the atmosphere and visuals are praised, the story's substance is often deemed lacking, making it forgettable for some players.
“The game is set in an interesting world and tells an engaging story.”
“The story is immersive, drawing you into a world filled with Slavic myths put in a dystopian future.”
“With its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and an engaging storyline, this game is a must-play for fans of both mythology and punk aesthetics.”
“The story coming out of such a premise is, however, generic and underwhelming, as it has a predictable turnaround, no mystery or cliffhangers, and forgettable characters part of a world where nothing is elaborated upon quite enough.”
“What little story comes out of this is entirely forgettable, underwhelming, and predictable, not in small part due to the game’s very short length.”
“Clichéd storyline that feels lazy, generic, and doesn’t hook the player at any point.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Slavicpunk: Oldtimer" are generally praised for their originality, vibrant aesthetics, and attention to detail, effectively capturing a gritty, immersive atmosphere that blends Slavic folklore with cyberpunk elements. While some users noted minor graphic issues and optimization concerns, the overall visual presentation, including art style and environmental design, enhances the gameplay experience. The game's ability to evoke a distinct cultural vibe through its graphics has been well-received, making it appealing to fans of both mythology and punk aesthetics.
“The graphical style of 'Slavic Punk: Oldtimer' impresses with its originality and detail.”
“The graphics are vibrant, with a meticulous attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“With its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and an engaging storyline, this game is a must-play for fans of both mythology and punk aesthetics.”
“I wish Slavicpunk at least had its visuals, environmental storytelling, and world design equipped to deal with a complete lack of story substance, but alas, that’s not the case.”
“A lot of graphic issues, poorly optimized, got nothing on the ascent.”
“It’s a shame, really, as the visuals and effects really do their part in manifesting a gloomy, burnt-out world where the only embers of hope are the neon of kielbasa kiosks, or the headlights of an oncoming train.”
atmosphere
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Slavicpunk: Oldtimer" is widely praised for its gritty, immersive quality, enhanced by striking graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that blends traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a unique vibe that captures the essence of Eastern Europe, making every character and location feel distinct and engaging. Overall, the combination of atmospheric visuals, intriguing storytelling, and immersive gameplay contributes to a captivating experience that resonates with players.
“Slavicpunk: oldtimer captures its intended aesthetic and vibe well, creating a gritty atmosphere.”
“The game features a dynamic soundtrack that combines traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock, creating a fusion of atmospheric tunes that enhance the overall immersion.”
“I loved the atmosphere and the immersive world it created; the combination of action, shooting, and puzzles kept me engaged and entertained throughout.”
“Slavicpunk: Oldtimer captures its intended aesthetic and vibe well, creating a gritty atmosphere.”
“The graphics portray the atmosphere of Eastern Europe, helping me to immerse myself in its culture and inspiration.”
“The camera is terribly heavy for me, but the atmosphere is reproduced.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing stable performance at high settings, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, crashes, and bugs. Despite some improvements following patches, many users still find the optimization lacking, particularly in demanding scenarios like city exploration. Overall, it appears that further work is needed to enhance stability and performance across various systems.
“UE5 looks awesome here; I have a feeling that it’s well optimized. I’m getting a stable 60 FPS on ultra details.”
“I hope that patches with improved optimization will appear.”
“Performance is better after a couple of patches, but there is still some stuttering here and there.”
“Disastrous optimization that will give indigestion to even the mightiest PC builds.”
“From mentally-impaired AI to crashes and horrendous optimization, passing through disappearing upgrades/items, foes popping out of thin air and much more, this game truly has it all.”
“Right now the optimization needs work, and I got a fatal error crash on the first mission 15 minutes in.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its immersive and dynamic soundtrack, which blends traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While many players appreciate the quality and integration of the music with the game's mood, some have noted that the music's connection to voice acting can detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's dark and engaging ambiance.
“Additionally, the game features an immersive soundtrack that complements the game's mood and underscores its atmosphere.”
“The game features a dynamic soundtrack that combines traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock, creating a fusion of atmospheric tunes that enhance the overall immersion.”
“The music is tied to the voice acting, so that sucks big time.”
“The music is tied to the voice acting, so that sucks big time.”
“As a fan of the genre, I was excited to dive into this game and experience its unique blend of music, style, and gameplay.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of crashes, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as soft-locks, disappearing upgrades, and AI behavior problems, even after patches were released. While some users noted they encountered fewer glitches than others, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by stability issues that require further fixes.
“Unfortunately, the game is extremely buggy.”
“Edit: four days after the premiere, got softlocked in a few locations, fell under the map a few times, enemies keep spawning under the map, camera glitches in the wall in multiple places, progress is halted, game crashed many, many times.”
“I can deal with glitches here and there, but the game often crashed to Windows.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game's short duration of about five hours, combined with its steady pacing, effectively eliminates the need for grinding, making for a more streamlined experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game's replayability is significantly enhanced by its diverse content and engaging mechanics, encouraging players to revisit it multiple times. Many users appreciate the variety of choices and outcomes, which contribute to a fresh experience with each playthrough. Overall, the game offers substantial replay value, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking longevity.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the strong atmosphere inspired by the books and engaging gameplay, emphasizing that the game offers meaningful opportunities for character development.
“Great atmosphere from the books, interesting gameplay, and the possibility of character development.”