Son of Perun Kharkiv
- September 1, 2023
- Brenntkopf Development
Get on Steam2054. After the war, Kharkiv has changed its external accounting and become the "Ukrainian Detroit". You play as its resident, veteran Andriy Bondarenko, a detective in the Kharkiv Police Department, which is owned by a private corporation. Your task is to find the person responsible for the failure of the corporation's security systems. What awaits you: - A story that is a spin-off …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging story with a unique setting in a futuristic Ukrainian city.
- Impressive voice acting and a vibrant soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Humorous characters and well-balanced combat mechanics make for an enjoyable indie shooter.
- The game has several spelling errors and some visual inconsistencies, such as flag colors.
- The environment feels empty and lacks depth, which can detract from immersion.
- While the game is a good effort from beginner developers, it still feels unfinished in some aspects.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features an energetic soundtrack that captures the essence of the city, complemented by an in-game music player that functions like a real-life MP3 player, allowing players to enjoy the full soundtrack seamlessly.
“I will link the full soundtrack below.”
“There's an in-game music player that works like a regular MP3 player in real life!”
“It comes with an energetic soundtrack straight from the city.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is set in a futuristic Ukraine, centering on a tough war veteran cop navigating a morally ambiguous city fueled by caffeine. Players are encouraged to engage deeply with the narrative as they uncover the detective's mission in this gritty environment.
“A futuristic Ukrainian detective story.”
“Play the game to immerse yourself in the captivating narrative.”
“The story is a futuristic Ukrainian detective narrative that lacks depth and engagement.”
“While the premise is intriguing, the execution of the story feels disjointed and uninspired.”
“The plot revolves around a badass war veteran cop in a morally bankrupt city, but it fails to deliver a compelling narrative.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, described as fantastic, and is complemented by well-balanced fighting mechanics. Additionally, all characters communicate in Ukrainian, adding a unique cultural touch to the comedic elements.
“The humor is fantastic, the fighting is well-balanced, and all the characters speak Ukrainian.”
