Snuff

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 31 reviews
  • story
  • stability
  • gameplay
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Snuff is a retro ego-shooter inspired by early 2000 games, where you play as Dexter, a programmer and hacker on a hitlist by an underground organization. Travel globally to various landscapes and wield 35 different weapons while hunting down the organization's bosses. With 13 hitman-missions and 4 story-missions, show no mercy as you fight through loyal followers in this intense, action-packed game.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

46%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game features a great variety of weapons and satisfying gunplay, reminiscent of classic early 2000s shooters.
  • Some levels have unique designs and gimmicks that add to the overall fun and immersion.
  • Despite its bugs, the game has a certain charm and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate janky experiences.
  • The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs, including issues with AI, enemy teleportation, and unresponsive doors.
  • Performance problems, such as frame rate drops and lag, significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Lack of updates and support from the developers has left the game feeling abandoned and unpolished.
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is described as immersive and edgy, successfully capturing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s-00s shooters, with varied and interesting mission designs. However, players report significant game-breaking glitches that hinder progress, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic and mission variety are appreciated, though the technical problems overshadow the narrative enjoyment.

    • “While this game is quite janky, I feel that it nails the aesthetic, and found myself actually immersed in the edgy storyline.”
    • “I love how each mission has its own little 'gimmick' and in my opinion, it nails the feel of 90s-00s shooters, and is also quite immersive and nicely animated, considering.”
    • “I'm 4 hours in, and still have like 6 missions left, so they do give you a reasonable amount of content to play.”
    • “Didn't make it past the first mission in the prologue without game-breaking glitches.”
    • “The reason I wouldn't recommend anyone buy this is because it's extremely buggy to the point where you can't even finish some missions because of bugs alone.”
    • “It also displays some hiccups I had with it, like not being able to figure out how to get above 60fps, some weird fps hangs on the train level, and I believe an unintended but small hiccup with the intro mission.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting game-breaking bugs that hinder progress, such as glitches, clipping issues, and unreliable mechanics. While some aspects of the game show promise, the overwhelming presence of technical issues makes it difficult to recommend. Overall, the game's stability is a significant drawback, overshadowing its potential.

    • “The game gets most of the fundamentals right, great weapons variety, good shooting, good weapon feedback and few great levels, but unfortunately it is too buggy and unreliable for me to recommend it.”
    • “Didn't make it past the first mission in the prologue without game-breaking glitches.”
    • “Game is cool and all and the trailer for it made me bust out the old credit card; however, the reason I wouldn't recommend anyone buy this is just because it's extremely buggy to the point where you can't even finish some missions in the game because of bugs alone.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a low-stress experience with diverse low-poly environments and unique boss mechanics, making it engaging without requiring intense mental effort. While some mechanics, such as the disparity in bullet speeds, may initially seem odd, they ultimately enhance the overall experience by keeping players alert and involved.

    • “This one honestly wasn't very frustrating to me; it actually just served to make the gameplay more interesting and kept me on my toes and hypervigilant at all times.”
    • “Has a strange mechanic where your bullets are fast and enemy bullets are slow even out of bullet time.”
    • “The only real issues I had that affected gameplay adversely were:”
    • “Has a strange mechanic where your bullets are fast and enemy bullets are slow, even out of bullet time.”
    • “Play it if you're looking for a game without too much brainwork, with a wide variety of low-poly settings to infiltrate, each complete with a boss with a unique arena/mechanic.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with significant frame drops occurring when multiple enemies are present, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these performance issues, players still find the level design and weapon mechanics enjoyable, labeling it as a "must buy" for those willing to overlook the technical shortcomings.

    • “The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization patch, making it a joy to play.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, resulting in a much better experience on lower-end systems.”
    • “The optimization efforts have significantly improved load times and frame rates, enhancing overall gameplay.”
    • “I drop major frames when I have more than one enemy on the screen, so optimization is pretty poor.”
    • “Truly an unpolished gem - if you can stomach the lackluster performance, the level design and weapon feel are largely great!”
    • “It has some performance issues but is still a 'must buy'.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of the game are considered subpar, especially given its price, but some players appreciate the unique aesthetic that contributes to an immersive experience within the edgy storyline.

    • “While this game is quite janky, I feel that it nails the aesthetic and found myself actually immersed in the edgy storyline.”
    • “The graphics are terrible for the price.”
    • “The visuals look outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The art style feels inconsistent and unpolished.”
  • music2 mentions

    Users express disappointment with the game's music, noting a lack of a compelling soundtrack that could enhance the overall experience and action. There is also a desire for easier access to the original soundtrack, particularly the music featured in the trailer.

    • “I feel a lack of soundtrack, which is kind of sad; it would give the game more action.”
    • “Where can I find the OST from the trailer on the Steam page?”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as somewhat amusing, though opinions on its effectiveness may vary among players.

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