SMOKED
- December 3, 2018
- gnomearc
Get on Steam"Smoked" is a fast-paced, top-down shooter set in the Mafia world. Take on the role of Gustav, who navigates through dead bodies to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend and finds himself invited to a wedding. The game features 4 weapons, 20 progressively difficult levels, and an explosive ending, all wrapped in a mysterious package with an anonymous messenger.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable experience reminiscent of Hotline Miami, with a fun and challenging gameplay loop.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of content and a moody atmosphere with engaging music.
- The combat system, while not groundbreaking, functions well and the game has a few interesting narrative twists.
- Enemy AI is inconsistent and random, leading to frustrating gameplay and unexpected restarts.
- Sound effects lack variation, resulting in repetitive audio during gameplay.
- The game has some rough edges, such as hit detection issues and getting stuck on walls, which can hinder the experience.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is a Max Payne-inspired revenge narrative that features several twists, adding variety to the gameplay. While the plot is engaging, it is complemented by a unique, cartoonish art style and a bloody combat system that, although not groundbreaking, functions well. The finale includes a surprising twist, enhancing the overall experience.
“The plot is a Max Payne-ish revenge story with a few twists here and there that contribute to a change of pace throughout the game, and the finale has a little surprise effect to it, including the penultimate action sequence.”
“The plot is a Max Payne-ish revenge story with a few twists here and there that contribute to a change of pace throughout the game.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their fates.”
“It would be cool to see some longer tracks too, maybe for the story-heavy interactions.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game primarily consists of short synth loops, which has been noted by multiple users.
“Music: most of the music in this game is short synth loops.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that certain elements feel a bit unpolished or rough around the edges.
“Some aspects of the gameplay feel a little rough around the edges.”
“The gameplay mechanics are clunky and often frustrating.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that severely impacted the gameplay experience.”
