SUFFER

About

Suffer is a horror-punk shoot 'em up game with a challenging single player campaign and brutal difficulty, featuring 75 handcrafted levels and colorful 90's-inspired sprite graphics. As a ninja-sword wielding rebel, you must take on the corporate police state and demonic foes in this fast-paced FPS. With an original punk/metal soundtrack, this game will test your skills and determination in a dystopian nightmare.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique style reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom and Quake, with engaging gameplay mechanics.
The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
It features a variety of weapons and abilities, including a satisfying melee combat system and platforming elements that keep the gameplay fresh.

The graphics and visual design are often described as ugly and hard to see, with excessive darkness making it difficult to spot enemies.
The game has a steep difficulty curve, with some players finding the enemy AI frustratingly accurate and the platforming mechanics inconsistent.
There is little to no coherent story, and the level design can feel disjointed and lacking in purpose.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising its punk rock soundtrack and how well it complements the gameplay and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the original compositions and the effective use of sound design, noting that the music enhances the overall experience, despite some mentioning its repetitive nature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding depth and enjoyment to the game.
- “The music kicks ass, the gameplay is fun and interesting the whole way through, and while it does get a bit harder, that did not hinder my enjoyment of the game one bit.”
- “The sound design and soundtrack are great, and the heavy anti-establishment themes and mentally insane looking wall art add to the experience in their own way.”
- “This game has amazing music, handles extremely smooth, and has first-person shooter combat to rival some of the greatest classics.”
- “Turn off the in-game music and play this in the background; you'll thank me later.”
- “All while some random music plays that irritates even more.”
- “- standard unremarkable 'punk' soundtrack.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's graphics evoke a mix of nostalgia with their psychedelic and retro aesthetics, reminiscent of 90s computer visuals and graffiti art. While some players appreciate the unique style and attention to detail, others criticize it for being overly simplistic, generic, and difficult to see due to poor filtering. Overall, the visuals elicit polarized opinions, with some finding them charmingly amateurish and others deeming them unattractive and frustrating.
- “Its psychedelic visuals might be too heavy on the eyes for some, but you get used to it after a while.”
- “And don't be fooled by the apparent simplicity of the retro style graphics; if you take a moment and look around, you can notice there has been a lot of attention to detail.”
- “I like the art style, and while the game is challenging, it is pretty fair overall.”
- “As far as visuals, the game is ugly.”
- “The art style and the way it looks like a stretched out image, as well as way too much black.”
- “It's bad graphics with a bad filter that makes everything barely visible.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
15%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, including a dash and blink feature, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom and Quake, but with a modern twist and humor. While some players find the level design lacking and the visuals unappealing, the fluid movement and engaging combat mechanics contribute to a rewarding experience, especially as players master the game's challenging difficulty. Overall, the gameplay is seen as polished and enjoyable, despite some mixed opinions on its aesthetic choices.
- “I really enjoy it when a project that purposefully looks like a completely screwed up mess actually features great core gameplay and a lot of polish.”
- “Its basically a decent sendup of classic Quake/Doom (more like Quake, gameplay-wise) with a great sense of humor and a soundtrack that is too good for it.”
- “In my opinion though, high difficulty means a highly rewarding gameplay experience once it has been fully mastered.”
- “Basically, imagine Doom 1 gameplay with stronger guns but also Plutonia chaingunners everywhere.”
- “But the difficulty here is made from aspects that in normal games are gameplay problems.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's story is criticized for lacking coherence and depth, primarily presenting a series of disjointed images depicting chaos and rebellion without a clear narrative. While it features an anarchist ninja protagonist and an oppressive atmosphere, many players feel that the overall experience lacks purpose and meaningful storytelling.
- “The main character is an anarchist ninja going against the establishment, but there isn't really a story, just a very oppressive atmosphere, dark humor, and punk music.”
- “The story is just random pictures showing the world going to hell, people revolting, war happening, etc. No story though.”
- “What story?”
- “I don't think there is really any story to the game either and nothing feels like it has a purpose.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd enemy designs, clever political references, and playful features like a suicide button and in-game taunts, which contribute to its charm. Players appreciate the combination of a challenging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic titles like Doom, alongside amusing hidden easter eggs and a catchy original soundtrack. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging mechanics, making it a memorable experience.
- “I haven't seen more than the first boss, 'Cyber Ninja,' but I found myself laughing at how ridiculous he is.”
- “The enemy design is very basic, even a little crude, but the tongue-in-cheek use of political soundbites, the original music also written by the designer, and hilarious features like a suicide button and in-game taunts written on the walls show how much heart this little game really has.”
- “Excellent OST, fun graphics, and hilarious taunts!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a dark, oppressive vibe infused with punk music and dark humor, reflecting the anarchist themes of the main character's struggle against the establishment, despite the lack of a cohesive story.
- “The main character is an anarchist ninja going against the establishment, creating a very oppressive atmosphere filled with dark humor and punk music.”
- “The main character is an anarchist ninja going against the establishment, but there isn't really a story, just a very oppressive atmosphere, dark humor, and punk music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game deeply emotional, as it immerses them in the complex psyche of a character dealing with themes of emotional abuse and identity struggles, often resonating with those who appreciate raw, heartfelt storytelling.
- “When I bought this game, I didn't realize that I was going to be taken into the mind of an emotionally abused transgender emo who listens to screamo.”