Slingshot people

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Slingshot people is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by StalkerAlex and was released on October 19, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Slingshot People" is a physics-based shooting game where you use a slingshot to attack various enemies armed with a variety of weapons. Collect enough ammo and take down all opponents to win, showcasing your agility and precision in this challenging and exciting game. Despite being at a disadvantage, rely on your slingshot skills and outsmart the heavily-armed commandos.

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Single-Player

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game is quick, ridiculous, and can be fun if approached with a light-hearted mindset.
Some players find the chaotic gameplay and absurdity entertaining, leading to unexpected enjoyment.
The game has trading cards, which some players appreciate as a redeeming feature.

The game is plagued by poor graphics, lag, and numerous bugs, making it frustrating to play.
Enemies have unfair advantages, such as shooting through walls and having perfect aim, leading to an unbalanced experience.
The overall design feels lazy and unpolished, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of clear objectives.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them for being poor, buggy, and inconsistent, often citing issues like clipping and low frame rates. However, some users praise the visuals as stunning and immersive, highlighting a beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the graphical quality appears to vary significantly, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “A game created for hardcore gamers; the graphics are good and the story is the best. The soundtrack is beautiful.”
- “Stunning graphics, worth every penny.”
- “Seriously one of the most immersive FPS games of all time; it's realistic, has a relatable story, and very innovative graphics.”
- “The graphics are awful, the 'about' section on the main menu is empty, people are clipping (and shooting) through the walls, the slingshot is a freaking slingshot, and it does about the same amount of damage as throwing a feather at a chicken would.”
- “This game was just okay; the graphics could be better. I mean, really, people were getting stuck in the walls of buildings and I couldn't kill them either. I tried, but no, don't waste any amount of money on this stinker. Next!!!!”
- “Graphics suck, framerate dips for no reason.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The reviews highlight a mixed reception of the game's story, with some praising its immersive and relatable narrative about overcoming adversity and surviving under a repressive regime, while others criticize the lack of clarity and depth in the storytelling. Overall, the game is noted for its engaging themes and beautiful graphics, but some players found the execution lacking, with issues like buggy enemies and poor visuals detracting from the experience.
- “A beautiful, clean, handcrafted experience describing the story of a young man overcoming all odds to defeat an overbearing military force.”
- “It's the story of a communist government and the leader of the last of the survivors of the 'cleansing'.”
- “Seriously one of the most immersive FPS games of all time, it's realistic, has a relatable story, and very innovative graphics.”
- “The enemies can see and shoot through walls, there is no story to speak of and the game looks horrible.”
- “Buggy enemies, laggy, bad graphics, story that isn't clear.”
- “Story: 2/100”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as enjoyable and recommending the purchase, while others criticize it for being poor and lacking depth, describing it as a "shooting gallery" experience with limited mechanics. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who find it engaging and those who feel it falls short.
- “Bom jogo, a gameplay é top! Recomendo comprar.”
- “The gameplay is great!”
- “By the way, I forgot to mention that you can also explore an 'oriental' stronghold aside from the usual shoot-through-the-window open-ended gameplay.”
- “Listen, this game does sound awesome but the gameplay is just horrible.”
- “A really poor shooting gallery game with almost no gameplay.”
- “Get used to it, the gameplay of 'slingshot people' is as stale as that paragraph could ever be.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the beautiful soundtrack that enhances the experience, while others note the absence of original music, relying instead on pre-made audio assets. Overall, the soundtrack is described as eerie and reminiscent of other titles, contributing positively to the atmosphere for some players.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “A game created for hardcore gamers; the graphics are good, the story is the best, and the soundtrack is beautiful.”
- “+ amazing soundtrack”
- “Neither does music, and all the audio are pre-made assets from the engine stated above.”
- “There is no music.”
- “And the music?”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance, long loading times, and numerous graphical issues such as clipping and inconsistent art styles. Attempts to improve performance often resulted in further degradation, leading to frustration among players who question the game's overall quality and design.
- “Would you like to improve performance? I wasn't expecting any graphical options in a game of this scale, so I agreed to improve performance.”
- “Which would have been nice if it hadn't made the performance worse.”
- “Unoptimized trash.”
- “That being said, slingshot people is no different than their GameGuru counterparts: inconsistent visual art style, horrendous level design, loads of clipping issues, long loading time, poor performance, lack of context to drive the player forward, and the list goes on.”
- “[b] Why should people play a performance-struggling game that is, boiled down, a glorified shooting range with lacking visual appearance?”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some experiencing intense feelings of unease and even nausea during pivotal moments. The narrative effectively evokes deep emotional responses, highlighting the stakes involved and leaving a lasting impression.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “Actually made me feel really uneasy.”
- “This game made me feel nauseous, not joking... xd”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in "Slingshot People" to be tedious and repetitive, often lacking meaningful rewards or recommendations, making it appealing primarily to those who enjoy such tasks.
- “If you are happy with doing tedious and repetitive tasks like these without getting any recognition and/or reward for it, 'Slingshot People' is the right game for you.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy enemies, lag, and persistent glitches that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players have reported unclear story elements and subpar graphics, further impacting gameplay quality.
- “The game features glitches and bugs that are yet to be fixed.”
- “Buggy enemies, laggy performance, bad graphics, and a story that isn't clear.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized as a humorous time-waster, providing lighthearted entertainment that players find amusing.
- “Another funny time-waster game.”