STRAFTAT

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STRAFTAT is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Léonard Lemaitre and was released on October 24, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

STRAFTAT is a fast-paced, free-to-play first-person shooter featuring 1v1, 2v2, and free-for-all modes with proximity chat. Players compete across over 350 unique arenas, each offering distinct weapons to pick up and use. Survive each round by eliminating all opponents while unlocking hats and fashion items through challenges.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,287 reviews

gameplay218 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

The game's humor and chaotic gameplay create a fun and lighthearted experience, especially when playing with friends.
The unique retro aesthetic and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere, making it nostalgic and immersive.
The game offers high replayability with a vast selection of maps, weapons, and game modes, ensuring no two matches are the same.

The game suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that can disrupt gameplay, indicating a need for significant updates.
Some players find the character design lacking and criticize the overall art style as appearing low-effort despite its creativity.
The gameplay mechanics can feel unbalanced and frustrating at times, with random elements affecting player input and performance.

gameplay
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The gameplay of this game is characterized by its fast-paced, fluid mechanics and a high skill ceiling, making it accessible yet challenging for players. With a vast selection of maps and weapons, along with unique movement mechanics like sliding and wall jumping, it offers a dynamic and engaging experience reminiscent of classic arena shooters. The overall atmosphere is fun and laid-back, fostering a friendly community while delivering an addictive gameplay loop that keeps players coming back for more.
- “The gameplay is delightfully fast, and the mechanics are simple, with a high skill ceiling.”
- “The gameplay feels really fair and smooth, and there's a wide variety of maps and weapons.”
- “Fast-paced movement, drum and bass OST, gun mechanics, and French people?”
- “Random bullet spread makes aiming pointless, and instead of skill, you’re punished by mechanics that don’t respect your input.”
- “Unbalanced and ridiculous weapons, confusing gameplay and lack of basic/other tutorials; it's a shame because it had great potential, a missed opportunity to bring back the arena shooters.”
- “You won't die until randomly the game decides 'hey you're not supposed to take damage from this but you are' and kills you when it's not supposed to, that is 90% of this game just chancing whether the mechanics will actually work or not.”
music
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The music in this game has received widespread acclaim, with players praising its energetic jungle and drum and bass soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay and unique aesthetic. Many reviewers highlight the nostalgic 2000s vibe, noting that the music enhances the overall experience and immerses players in the action. Additionally, the option to play personal music during matches adds a personal touch, making the soundtrack a standout feature of the game.
- “The music in this game is so dope and it's great that it can play during your matches.”
- “The soundtrack amplifies the intensity and sets a vibe that’s both retro and fresh, pulling you deeper into the action.”
- “The music is enchanting and fits perfectly with the ambiance, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “My one complaint is that you can't sync songs with the other people who are playing; other than that, it's amazing.”
- “The only major downside is that it doesn't play that fast-paced music during the rounds, which I think would increase the intensity by at least 78%.”
- “This game needs music in the actual game; kinda baits you with breakcore menu/trailer but there is no music in-game.”
graphics
340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique, retro aesthetic that draws inspiration from early 2000s visuals, often described as charmingly low-fi or reminiscent of classic titles like Quake and Half-Life. While some players find the graphics to be intentionally crude or "ugly," many appreciate the distinct art style and how it complements the fast-paced gameplay, creating a nostalgic and immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a defining feature that enhances the game's identity, despite not being technically advanced.
- “The art style is absolutely gorgeous and it looks really good; it's somewhat liminal and somewhat dystopian.”
- “The graphics, especially the lighting and skyboxes, evoke a certain Y2K charm (Halo 1 type vibes) that I really love.”
- “The aesthetic is striking, the music fits it perfectly somehow, and it has a massive amount of content.”
- “The graphics are bad, the style is great, the guns are fun, the movement has a fairly high skill ceiling, and the community is actually good.”
- “The graphics aren't amazing but they don't need to be.”
- “The aesthetic choices are fiercely creative while also appearing somewhat low-effort since textures are often warped or mapped strangely.”
humor
305 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players consistently praising its ability to generate laughter through chaotic gameplay, silly weapon mechanics, and absurd map designs. Many reviews highlight the joy of playing with friends, where even losses can lead to hilarious moments, making it a perfect choice for lighthearted competition. The game's blend of jankiness and clever humor creates a unique experience that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “Fast-paced gameplay that has you laughing your ass off for 30 minutes straight before getting eye fatigue, 10/10.”
- “Even losing is often hilarious because you'll manage to die in the silliest ways.”
- “This game is so funny and an amazing time with friends.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of engaging visuals, immersive sound design, and a nostalgic soundtrack, particularly featuring drum and bass/jungle beats. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a fun, chill environment that enhances gameplay, making it ideal for casual play with friends. The combination of distinct art styles, atmospheric settings, and well-crafted maps contributes to a deeply engaging experience that resonates with both nostalgic and modern gaming sensibilities.
- “The atmosphere this game creates is awesome, especially with the in-game music turned on. For me, the graphics are nice without being overly demanding.”
- “The movement is slick, the guns feel incredible with such variety, and the atmosphere absolutely nails that gritty, dystopian vibe without overdoing it.”
- “The subtle ambient noises, the echo of footsteps, and the sharp crack of gunfire all contribute to a tense and engaging atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is distinct, gritty, and deeply immersive.”
- “Overcast and dreary atmosphere combined with fast-paced intense 1-on-1 skirmishes.”
- “Strange, calm and even post-apocalyptic atmosphere adds to all this world mystery and interest, like what's going on here, what are these places, who are these brutal green people with cigs, I really immersed into it.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, others express frustration over the clunky mechanics and optimization problems. Overall, it appears that the game requires significant updates to address its stability concerns.
- “Runs great on my old bootcamped iMac with the lowest graphics settings.”
- “Absolutely my favorite game of the year; it is so polished with literally no glitches that I have seen throughout my 10 hours, whereas in other games like the new Call of Duty, I got stuck in a wall.”
- “The game is very easy to pick up, runs great, and has a distinct feverish art style.”
- “Fair warning: the game is pretty buggy at times.”
- “The only problem with this game is the occasional glitch where the game freezes at the start of a new round.”
- “There are occasional crashes and glitches, netcode isn't great, you can die twice in a single round sometimes, and the game is a bit rough around the edges overall, but damn I don't have time to be mad about it because I'm too busy having fun.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and high frame rates on capable hardware, others experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Some users note that specific weapons and maps exacerbate these problems, suggesting that further optimization is needed. Despite these concerns, many find the game enjoyable and playable, especially after recent updates that have addressed some of the stuttering issues.
- “Incredible fun for free, fast paced, optimized, great mechanics.”
- “Peak optimization.”
- “The game runs pretty well on an average laptop and the settings can be changed for better optimization.”
- “There are plenty of other games that achieve the same game loop, more successful or less so; and while each one can be an argument of itself for its performance, at least they achieve more than a sense of mediocrity.”
- “From some reason, the game stutters crazy while firing some full-auto weapons. Not sure how and why, but having an M.2 SSD and X3D CPU along with DDR5 makes me think it is an optimization problem.”
- “The game is unfortunately a bit unoptimized--even at low settings my iGPU/APU struggled (Ryzen 5600G).”
story
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The game's story aspect is minimalistic, focusing on straightforward gameplay rather than elaborate narratives or cinematic experiences. Players express a desire for more depth and uniqueness in the storytelling, with some appreciating the atmospheric elements reminiscent of classic titles, while others lament the absence of a structured campaign or rich character development. Overall, the game prioritizes gameplay over story, leaving many wanting a more engaging narrative experience.
- “The sheer audacity of its storytelling is enough to leave even the most seasoned players in stunned silence, weaving a tapestry of emotions that will haunt and inspire for years to come.”
- “This orphan now goes on little quests to harvest berries and meet exotic and quirky people in a small town where the local businesses are struggling against a major corporate store.”
- “Es fühlt sich nach einer Reise an, bei der man dabei ist und nicht nur eine gameplay-basierte Story, wo es einen vorgegebenen Weg gibt, wie zum Beispiel in Spielen wie COD oder Half-Life.”
- “If you’re after elaborate story campaigns, cinematic production values, or huge live-service ecosystems, this isn’t that game.”
- “This orphan now goes on little quests to harvest berries and meet exotic and bitchy people in a small town where the small town owned business is struggling against a major corporate store.”
- “There are no grand narratives here, no sprawling storylines to distract you from the purity of the hunt.”
monetization
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The game is praised for its refreshing approach to monetization, featuring no microtransactions, pay-to-win mechanics, or convoluted progression systems, which allows players to focus purely on skill and competition. It offers a free-to-play model with a low-cost DLC that adds significant content, making it accessible and enjoyable without the typical cash grab tactics seen in many modern games. Overall, players appreciate the nostalgic return to simpler gaming experiences, emphasizing camaraderie and fair play.
- “The devs did an amazing job and it's all for free without pay-to-win modern monetization.”
- “The absence of microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics ensures that every player starts on equal footing, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect among the community.”
- “In a world saturated with microtransactions, battle passes, and convoluted progression systems, finding a game that strips away the excess and delivers pure, unadulterated gameplay is a rare treasure.”
- “They yearned for a game that emphasized skill, strategy, and pure competition without the distractions of modern monetization practices.”
- “Normally when you see a game is free, you have to assume that it's either riddled with microtransactions, or is of less-than-standard quality.”
replayability
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The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to a vast array of maps, weapons, and game modes that ensure no two matches are the same. Players enjoy the fast-paced gameplay and variety, making it an excellent choice for both solo and group play. While some express concerns about potential content fatigue over time, the overall consensus is that the game offers significant replay value, especially given its free-to-play model.
- “Amazing with friends + variety of maps makes it basically infinitely replayable.”
- “No match will ever be the same, which makes for great replayability.”
- “Straftat is the FPS equivalent of Vampire Survivors: a game full of replayability and content, a high skill ceiling, more than 100+ maps, and so many toys to play around with that the price you are paying ends up not feeling enough for what you get back in return... except here, the price is null, because Straftat is free.”
- “The most replayable game ever.”
- “A fast-paced shooter with so much replay value.”
- “And the replayability?”
emotional
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Players consistently highlight the emotional impact of the game, describing it as a wholesome and joyful experience that fosters a supportive community. Many express feelings of nostalgia and excitement, comparing it to the joy of classic gaming moments, while the atmospheric design and engaging soundtrack enhance the emotional depth. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong positive emotions and create meaningful connections among players.
- “Probably the most fun indie game I've played it makes me so emotional ”
- “There's one track on the soundtrack that gets me highkey emotional when it shuffles on, and then I lock in and start fragging harder than in any game ever.”
- “Good game if you want to cry.”
grinding
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Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be rewarding and engaging, with unlockables that promote self-expression rather than being locked behind paywalls. Many appreciate the balance of effort required, noting that while grinding can be extensive, it often leads to meaningful rewards like cosmetic items and quick leveling. The absence of unnecessary grinding and lootboxes is also highlighted positively.
- “No grinding, no lootboxes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Clipfarming central.”
- “10/10 grinding for more hats.”
character development
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Character development in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the unique mechanics and atmosphere, while others criticize the character design as lacking. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun factor, especially in multiplayer settings, but the art style and character design seem to detract from the overall experience for some users.
- “Insanely fun, especially with friends! I love the mechanics, the weird guns, and the character design.”
- “I love the atmosphere and gameplay, but hate the atrocious character design. 4.5 out of 5 stars.”
- “Please expand on the art style (ref: the HUD / character design).”
- “Cops showed up, thought it was a hostage situation, and I tried to tell them it was just character development.”