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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience reminiscent of Hotline Miami, with a unique and dark art style.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of gameplay and accomplishes what it promises, making it worth a try.
- The music and atmosphere contribute positively to the overall experience, with some enjoyable moody tunes.
- 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % 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 gory combat sequences, culminating in a surprising finale. However, some players express a desire for longer musical tracks during story-heavy interactions.
“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 finale has a little surprise effect to it, including the penultimate action sequence.”
“The game's story features a unique blend of moody elements and unexpected twists that keep the player engaged throughout the experience.”
“It would be cool to see some longer tracks too, maybe for the story-heavy interactions.”
“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, but it ultimately feels underdeveloped.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their motivations.”
“While the game has a unique style, the narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game primarily consists of short synth loops, which some players find repetitive.
“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 somewhat unrefined or lacking polish.
“Some aspects of the gameplay were a little rough around the edges.”
“The gameplay mechanics felt clunky and unrefined.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the overall gameplay experience.”
