SlavicPunk: Oldtimer

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SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Red Square Games and was released on June 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is an isometric shooter video game, based upon the works of Michał Gołkowski, a renown Polish science-fiction and fantasy books author. It is him who created the story of Yanus – a private investigator with a troubled past, now trying to solve an unexpected case revolving around a stolen data carrier, all this while fighting his own inner demons, the urban gangs and a nigh-omn…

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Unique and immersive cyberpunk Slavic atmosphere with detailed environmental design and well-crafted visuals.
Engaging and fun gameplay with satisfying gunplay, combining shooting, hacking, stealth, and puzzles.
Strong soundtrack and sound design that enhance the game’s mood and complement the immersive setting.

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes, bugs, poor optimization, and game-breaking glitches.
Clunky and unpolished gameplay mechanics such as awkward controls, poor AI, annoying enemy spawn behavior, and incomplete upgrade and hacking systems.
Weak storytelling and presentation: generic, underdeveloped plot with limited dialogue visibility, poor voice acting quality, and minimal cutscene content.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The gameplay of "Slavicpunk: Oldtimer" is generally intuitive, blending action, exploration, and role-playing with an engaging, old-school feel and good level design. While the combat and hacking mechanics offer some variety, they can be clunky and occasionally frustrating due to technical issues, AI problems, and glitches. Despite these flaws, many players find the gameplay fun, smooth, and immersive, especially when paired with the game's distinctive atmosphere and visuals.
- “Gameplay is smooth, with a combat system that's both intuitive and challenging by requiring you to use different weapons and combat styles.”
- “I like the fact that the gameplay is really intuitive, which allows you to enjoy and have fun from the very beginning.”
- “"Slavic punk: oldtimer" offers a unique gameplay experience that combines elements from various genres.”
- “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 still turn 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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
8%
The story of the game offers an intriguing cyber-noir and Slavic mythology-infused world with engaging and atmospheric elements, though it is often criticized for being short, predictable, and underdeveloped. While some players appreciate its unique setting and premise, many find the narrative clichéd and forgettable, with weak dialogue, inconsistent voice acting, and minimal character depth. Overall, the story serves as a decent backdrop but lacks strong execution and lasting impact.
- “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.”
- “"Slavicpunk: Oldtimer" is an exciting computer game that impresses with its unpredictable storyline and unique atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “• Clichéd storyline that feels lazy, generic and doesn’t hook the player at any point.”
- “What little story comes out of this is entirely forgettable, underwhelming, and predictable, not in small parts due to the game’s very short length.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
42%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique Slavicpunk aesthetic, blending folklore and cyberpunk elements with detailed, atmospheric visuals that enhance immersion. While some note they are not as polished or optimized as comparable titles like Ascent, the art style, environmental design, and overall vibe receive consistent positive remarks for effectively supporting the game's gritty, neo-noir world.
- “Great graphics and story, looks and plays great on Steam Deck.”
- “The graphical style of "Slavicpunk: Oldtimer" impresses with its originality and detail.”
- “The graphics are vibrant, with a meticulous attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “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 optimised, got nothing on The Ascent.”
- “This is regardless of the quality settings that can be set up in graphics tab.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
32%
The game is widely praised for its rich, immersive atmosphere characterized by a dark, gritty Slavicpunk aesthetic that blends Eastern European cultural elements with cyberpunk and neo-noir influences. Complemented by atmospheric visuals, engaging level design, and a dynamic soundtrack mixing traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock, the atmosphere effectively enhances immersion and storytelling. Overall, players find the game's unique vibe captivating and integral to its engaging experience.
- “Slavicpunk: Oldtimer captures its intended aesthetic and vibe well, creating a gritty atmosphere.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and the immersive world it created. The combination of action, shooting, and puzzles kept me engaged and entertained throughout.”
- “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.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Optimization for the game is highly inconsistent, with some users experiencing stable 60 FPS on ultra settings, while many report frequent stuttering, crashes, and poor performance, especially in city areas. Despite some improvements from patches, significant optimization issues and bugs persist, negatively impacting gameplay stability.
- “UE5 looks awesome here; I have a feeling that it's well optimized. I get stable 60 FPS on ultra details.”
- “Performance is better after a couple of patches but still stuttering here and there.”
- “Some crashes, some performance issues especially when roaming the city, but it delivers a lot of old-school, simple fun.”
- “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, so this truly has it all…”
- “Lots of bugs, optimization issues and crashes... so many crashes.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes reported even after patches. Issues such as softlocks, falling through maps, disappearing upgrades, and problematic AI behavior significantly hinder gameplay. Users are hoping for future updates to address these persistent problems.
- “It’s been over a year since Slavicpunk was released, and honestly, it’s still shockingly buggy.”
- “Buggy, crashed twice in 2 hours of game time.”
- “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.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, blending traditional Slavic melodies with punk rock to enhance the dark, stylistic mood. While most find the soundtrack engaging and integral to the experience, some note a downside in how the music is intertwined with voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and memorable aspect of the game.
- “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.”
- “Additionally, the game features an immersive soundtrack that complements the game's mood and underscores its atmosphere.”
- “It's a pretty good game with cool graphics, nice music, and a dark atmosphere.”
- “The music is tied to the voice acting, so, that sucks the big one.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s concise length and consistent pacing effectively eliminate the need for grinding, providing a smooth and uninterrupted experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks significant content and replay value, offering limited incentives for players to return after the initial playthrough.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game’s character development, highlighting it as a key feature alongside a great atmosphere inspired by the books and engaging gameplay.

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SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is a shooter game.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing SlavicPunk: Oldtimer.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer was released on June 28, 2023.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer was developed by Red Square Games.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked SlavicPunk: Oldtimer for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is a single player game.

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