Streatham Hill Stories
- October 23, 2020
- StreathamHillStories
"Streatham Hill Stories" is a GTA-inspired game set in South London, where you can steal cars, kill, and complete missions while evading police. The game also includes a mobile phone for cheats like more life, money, and time/weather change. It offers a free-for-all multiplayer mode and a zombie apocalypse mod on Halloween night. This is an early access game with 5 missions and occasional bugs, inviting player feedback for improvements.
Reviews
- The game features extravagant graphics and a rich story that captures the essence of its setting.
- It offers a unique blend of humor and gameplay that many players find enjoyable and entertaining.
- The driving mechanics and FPS gameplay are praised for their smoothness and attention to detail.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play.
- Many players find the controls and driving mechanics frustrating and poorly designed.
- There are complaints about the lack of updates and support from the developer, leaving the game feeling incomplete.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its richness and immersive depiction of life in Streatham, with players feeling a strong connection to the narrative and its themes of gang violence. Many reviewers express a desire for a sequel, highlighting the engaging story mode despite some gameplay frustrations. Overall, the narrative is considered one of the standout features of the game.
“The story is rich and it captures what it is like to be in Streatham. I rate it a 10/10.”
“I wish this game had a sequel; amazing graphics and a good story.”
“One of the best games I've ever played! It makes you feel like a real Streatham Hill sensei. The gang violence is riveting, and I can't get enough of the story mode!”
“It took me 30 minutes to get down the street in a simple mission that won't restart unless you restart the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their extravagance and high quality, often compared favorably to titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto V. Players appreciate the visual appeal, although some have experienced technical issues with newer hardware. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its immersive experience.
“I wish this game had a sequel; amazing graphics and a good story.”
“Loading screen from GTA San Andreas, built on an engine for platformers, with an awesome online mode and graphics that rival those of Cyberpunk 2077 and Grand Theft Auto V—what's not to love?”
“This exquisite game has the most extravagant graphics, the sweetest mechanics, and the absolute brilliance of the price.”
“Got a new graphics card... it doesn't work now.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its extravagant graphics and smooth mechanics, featuring excellent first-person shooter elements, impressive weapon models, and parkour mechanics that are comparable to those in the Assassin's Creed series.
“Very good FPS gameplay.”
“Fantastic weapon models and parkour mechanics that rival Assassin's Creed.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report frequent glitches and performance issues that affect stability. Despite these problems, fans of the 3D-era GTA games still find value in the experience.
“I think this game is fun, but it glitches a lot.”
“Even though the game has glitches and performance issues, as a fan of the 3D-era GTA games, I really enjoyed it.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features notable glitches and performance issues, fans of the 3D-era GTA games still find enjoyment in the overall experience.
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Despite the interesting gameplay, the constant frame drops and stuttering really detract from the overall experience.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of optimization; it feels like the developers rushed the release without addressing performance problems.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the game's humor appealing, particularly noting its potential for entertaining streaming experiences.
“I thought it would be humorous to play this on stream.”