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"Sub Rosa is a multiplayer first-person shooter focused on high-stakes business deals and high-speed car chases. In World Mode, corporations compete for power and money by controlling colored disks, allowing players to buy weapons and equipment. Round Mode follows a similar structure in a five-day work week format. This game is in extended Early Access, so research before purchasing."

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,774 reviews
gameplay45 positive mentions
graphics9 negative mentions

  • Unique gameplay that combines business deals with chaotic shootouts.
  • Hilarious physics and player interactions create memorable moments.
  • Great potential for fun, especially with friends or a dedicated group.
  • Abandoned by the developer, with no significant updates in years.
  • Toxic community filled with RDMers and mic spammers, making it hard for new players.
  • High price point for an unfinished game with limited content and a dwindling player base.
  • gameplay
    172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a unique physics-driven system that offers a mix of fun and frustration, heavily reliant on community interaction and cooperation. While many players appreciate the innovative mechanics and potential for emergent gameplay, others criticize the steep learning curve, confusing controls, and a toxic player base that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game presents a blend of engaging concepts and significant flaws, making it a polarizing experience for players.

    • “With good gameplay of how guns fire with a learning curve to it, it's fun for simple random fun to be had for gags and jokes.”
    • “The gameplay loop itself is engaging with needing other players to organically complete the objectives set out and depending on the other team even if they might be against you.”
    • “The complete absurdity of the physics paired with the retro mechanics and style is top notch.”
    • “The gameplay fails to play out how the developers intended it to 90% of the time.”
    • “The basis of a great game is here, but the lack of life and half-baked mechanics really bog the game down from being even somewhat redeemable.”
    • “The client is barely functional, the controls are nonsensical, the features lack any meaningful purpose in the gameplay, the community is seemingly toxic to the point of ridiculousness, and of course, on top of that, it looks terrible.”
  • humor
    152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a significant draw, with many players highlighting the potential for hilarious interactions and chaotic moments, often stemming from the game's physics and player dynamics. While some reviews note that the humor can become repetitive or overshadowed by a toxic community, others emphasize the joy of shared experiences and the ability to create funny scenarios with friends. Overall, the game is described as a source of laughter, though its appeal may vary depending on the current player base and community engagement.

    • “One of the best games for creating funny situations between players.”
    • “The jumping, sliding, falling, etc. makes for really funny moments.”
    • “This game has a lot of goofy moments because of the physics in the game which is always funny.”
    • “But then one of them said something that made my heart drop: 'What are you doing with this RP stuff? It's not 2019; that stuff's not funny anymore.'”
    • “Is that supposed to be funny?”
  • story
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around player-driven interactions within a chaotic environment where factions compete through missions that often involve betrayal and manipulation. While the premise offers potential for engaging narratives, many players find the missions repetitive and the overall experience marred by technical issues and toxic player behavior, leading to a lack of meaningful engagement with the game's intended story elements. Despite these challenges, some players appreciate the unpredictability and social dynamics that emerge from the interactions, creating unique and memorable moments.

    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “This is my first time playing, I join, spawn in subway, I get recruited by a huge group and join their association, we start fighting, I find out I'm a girl, they call me the woman, me and another guy are both called the women, we have the most insane firefight that ends up killing the entire enemy team, we all are proud, and then get a huge money boost since people completed a mission on computers. This is the best gaming experience I have had with people in such a social game.”
    • “My favorite things about this game is everything is physics-based, and the fact that you are thrown in the world and have zero directions other than to get on a train and ride into the city and find a job. Once you join a company, you are given missions, usually trades with other real players or raids against NPCs, but the thing is as a player, regardless of company, you can see the opportunity to cut off someone else's business deal to make a profit.”
    • “The missions can get repetitive fast, and along with the AI having complete contrast aim, they make them really not that fun.”
    • “I wanted to actually try the missions and play the game, but you can't because there are so many people that interfere with deals, or kill you outright in the street, or simply have nothing better to do than to ruin your day in a game that you want to chill in.”
    • “Now in the game, the missions are pretty similar, except you have to put the disk into a computer, decrypt the information, transfer that information onto the disk, and then find out its value and see if anyone wants it.”
  • graphics
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a simplistic and outdated art style that can be visually appealing at times but often suffers from significant performance issues and bugs. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and find it fitting for the gameplay, others criticize the lack of graphical settings and the game's inability to run smoothly on various hardware, particularly AMD graphics cards. Overall, the visuals are seen as a major drawback, detracting from the overall experience despite some nostalgic charm.

    • “The combat is cool, the art style is simplistic but easy on the eyes, and the outdoor map of the city is amazing.”
    • “I can appreciate the minimalistic, polygonal, old-fashioned graphical style the game is going for.”
    • “The game's graphical improvements in recent updates have been nothing short of wonderful.”
    • “If you have an AMD graphics card, do not purchase this game.”
    • “I can run most games on medium to high graphics on my 10-year-old laptop, and still get at least 60 fps; however, with this game, I got like 5 fps.”
    • “The trailer made the game look pretty cool, but when you actually get into the game, the graphics are nothing like the trailer.”
  • optimization
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Recent updates have exacerbated these problems, leading to a significant decline in playability and enjoyment. While the game retains some fun elements, the overall consensus is that it is currently unplayable for many due to its poor optimization.

    • “Might look like a game that any PC/laptop can handle; however, apparently this game has a massive optimization issue where not all systems can run this game smoothly.”
    • “7/10 needs to be more properly optimized; for such simple polygons and models, the frame rate is quite horrendous. Other than that, it's fun as hell.”
    • “10/10 little optimization fix and this game will be one of my favorite games in my library.”
    • “Used to be fun but they completely ruined the optimization; it's unplayable on low to mid-end GPUs.”
    • “Might look like a game that any PC/laptop can handle; however, this game has a massive optimization issue where not all systems can run it smoothly.”
    • “I tried to give this a try... I truly did, but in the condition this game is in after two years, it still looks like it could run on computers from 2002, and is poorly optimized to the point that FPS drops constantly.”
  • stability
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that it is not ready for early access, citing a lack of updates and developer support, while some still find enjoyment despite the chaos. Overall, the consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess" that requires significant improvements before it can be considered stable.

    • “I love this game! There are not too many bugs for an early access game. It runs great, and I love how you can legitimately take over the whole city if you have enough people.”
    • “The game is impressively stable for an early access title, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
    • “I've encountered very few issues, and the overall performance is solid, making it easy to immerse myself in the gameplay.”
    • “But my god, a $10 price tag for a buggy, unstable, pre-alpha game that will never be released nor updated is too much for me to pay.”
    • “The developers don't care for this game anymore, so now it's just infested with glitches and bugs.”
    • “The game is so buggy it shouldn't even qualify for early access.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game serves as a chaotic yet integral backdrop, with players often blasting various tracks, from classic hits to 80s pop, creating a lively and sometimes overwhelming atmosphere. While some players appreciate the spontaneous musical moments that enhance the experience, others find the excessive noise and lack of communication frustrating, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's audio environment. Overall, the music contributes to the game's unique charm but can also detract from gameplay due to its volume and frequency.

    • “Watching a guy with a music bot literally levitating while playing Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day' or 'Just the Two of Us' on full blast (shout out to that guy, literally became the de facto soundtrack to this game) as you're getting your stuff blasted by oxen.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
    • “Never before have I listened to 4 different Kenny Loggins songs at the same time while doing drive-bys on other companies.”
    • “It's one of the best ways to improve so many of the issues (i.e. chuds screaming at max volume on their mics and blasting max volume music.) it's just so bad.”
    • “Please get this game, we need more actually good people playing this, right now the game's filled with either edgy teens or tryhards that blare shitty music on their soundboard and kill everyone.”
    • “Can't even do good business without people RDMing every time or spastics who play music in their mics.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with sparse updates and a lack of advertising contributing to its obscurity. Users express disappointment in the developer's apparent abandonment of the game, suggesting it is not worth purchasing.

    • “Updates were sparse, advertising was non-existent, and the game was seemingly kept obscure intentionally, while the developer has moved on.”
    • “Cash grab, don't buy.”
    • “"If sub rosa ads skateboards, I'll give it a thumbs up" - that was last year.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly due to the engaging community and social interactions it fosters. However, some users criticize its overall value, suggesting that it lacks depth and development compared to free alternatives, leading to concerns about its long-term appeal and perceived quality.

    • “I've been playing the game for years; it's a good game with lots of replay value due to the fun people you can meet in-game.”
    • “Endless replay value.”
    • “You could get a lot more fun out of games like Roblox or Unturned, which are both free. Asking $20 for a broken game with a lack of replayability and no development plans is horrible to do to a consumer. This is an obvious money grab and should be avoided until the one-man developer actually invests in a decent development team.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can lead to enjoyable experiences and rewards, it often becomes tedious, especially during AI missions and downtime between tasks. Adaptability and patience are key to navigating the grind effectively.

    • “Depending on how fast you can adapt to a situation and how much you can endure annoying people, this game will either be very fun or super tedious.”
    • “Good game, but I spent a week grinding on a server to try and get the white suit.”
    • “AI missions can get a little tedious from time to time, and there is always some dead air between missions.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game evokes strong emotional connections, likening the experience to being immersed in the dramatic world of HBO's "The Sopranos." However, some responses are more humorous and abstract, such as feeling like "big chungus," indicating a mix of emotional engagement and lightheartedness.

    • “Made me feel like I was in HBO's hit show, 'The Sopranos'”

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18h Median play time
207h Average play time
7-245h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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