Snuff

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Snuff is a single player action game. It was developed by SmithHound and was released on September 5, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Snuff offers a fun and immersive experience reminiscent of classic 90s and early 2000s shooters, with satisfying gunplay and a variety of weapons.
The game features unique mission designs and boss mechanics that add variety and keep gameplay interesting.
Despite its jankiness, the game has a certain charm and nostalgia that appeals to fans of indie titles and retro FPS games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
Boss fights and some level designs are frustrating, often requiring players to deal with broken checkpoints and unresponsive mechanics.
The overall polish is lacking, with performance issues and AI problems that detract from the gameplay experience.

story
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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 and making it difficult to complete missions. 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.”
- “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.”
- “I'm 4 hours in, and still have like 6 missions left, so they do give you a reasonable amount of content to play.”
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting game-breaking bugs that hinder progress, such as glitches, clipping, and unreliable mechanics. While some aspects of the game show promise, the overwhelming presence of bugs makes it difficult to recommend, as many users have been unable to complete missions due to these technical problems.
- “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.”
- “The game is apparently fully released, but it has so many bugs like clipping enemies, invisible bullets, broken doors, glitches galore.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward, low-stress experience with diverse low-poly environments and unique boss mechanics that keep players engaged. While some mechanics, like the disparity in bullet speeds, may feel unusual, they contribute to a heightened sense of vigilance rather than frustration. Overall, it offers a blend of action and strategy without requiring extensive mental effort.
- “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.”
- “Soldier of Fortune gameplay, some would say, but I don't recall being an invincible crackhead in that one.”
- “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.”
- “Has a strange mechanic where your bullets are fast and enemy bullets are slow even out of bullet time.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a gritty and intense vibe, reminiscent of titles like Postal 2, Manhunt, Hitman, and Hotline Miami, combining fast-paced movement with a dark, gory aesthetic. Players can expect a visceral experience that immerses them in a chaotic and unsettling environment.
- “Imagine a game with the movement of Quake, gore, and atmosphere in the vein of Postal 2, Manhunt, Hitman, and Hotline Miami, and you get Snuff.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a dark and gritty setting, the atmosphere falls flat, failing to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- “The game's atmosphere is overshadowed by repetitive environments and a lack of engaging sound design, making it hard to stay invested.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for being subpar relative to its price, yet some players appreciate the unique aesthetic that contributes to the immersive experience of the edgy storyline. Overall, the visuals are described as janky but effective in setting the tone.
- “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.”
optimization
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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 the developers' commitment to optimization; the frame rates have significantly improved.”
- “The optimization efforts have made a noticeable difference in loading times and overall performance.”
- “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'.”
music
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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?”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with users noting that the ads are legitimate and not overly intrusive. Additionally, the unique mechanics, such as the unconventional trigger pull, add to the overall experience without feeling exploitative.
humor
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The humor in the game is perceived as mildly amusing, with some players finding it somewhat funny.