Special Gulag Rescue Operation

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Special Gulag Rescue Operation is a single player action game. It was developed by Cute Pen Games and was released on July 6, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

When the barbarians came and took away your people and put them in gulags, you knew you had to put down your wrench and pick up a gun! Play as an ordinary mechanic from Mariupol in this procedurally generated top-down shooter.

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, so players won't lose any money by trying it out.
Some players found the gameplay addictive for a short period, despite its flaws.
The concept of rescuing prisoners and the humorous elements, like dancing after saving them, can be entertaining for some.

The game is riddled with bugs, crashes frequently, and has long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
Graphics and audio quality are poor, contributing to an overall lackluster experience.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with only one level and minimal objectives.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being subpar, featuring minimalist low-poly environments and what appears to be reused character models, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics aren't great; they feature minimalist low-poly backdrops and possibly asset-flipped character models.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing, with bland textures and a lack of detail in the environments.”
- “The character models look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users emphasize that the game's music primarily consists of songs rather than instrumental tracks, suggesting a focus on lyrical content over atmospheric soundscapes.
- “Yes, songs, not music.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The gameplay is characterized as a fairly generic top-down shooter, lacking unique elements that set it apart from similar titles in the genre.
- “Gameplay is fairly generic top-down shooter.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, indicating stability issues that affect the overall experience.
- “However, it is very buggy.”