SUFFER

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SUFFER is a single player shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by Shawn Perolis and was released on December 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Suffer is a brutally difficult retro-styled first person shooter! Become the Spirit of Anarchy and take on the police state in this throwback-twist to classic PC gaming.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and authentic punk/retro art style with a fitting soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere.
Challenging but rewarding gameplay that blends fast-paced old-school shooter mechanics with platforming and melee combat.
Runs well on low-end hardware with smooth controls and offers a large number of levels providing plenty of content.

Visuals can be harsh on the eyes due to excessive darkness, heavy filters, and inconsistent AI-generated art that some find unappealing.
Frustrating difficulty stemming from instant enemy hits, poor enemy visibility, and some unfair or clunky level/platforming design.
Limited weapon variety and repetitive enemy behaviors with some technical shortcomings, such as locked frame rate and occasional unresponsive controls.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for perfectly complementing its punk/metal, anarchist atmosphere, adding energy and character to the experience. While some find it repetitive or standard in punk style, overall the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, often described as memorable, fitting, and even worth supporting separately.
- “What I love most about it is how perfectly the music fits the game.”
- “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.”
- “All while some random music plays that irritates even more.”
- “Sound and music: standard unremarkable 'punk' soundtrack.”
- “Punk rock soundtrack?”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, praised for their retro, punk-inspired, psychedelic, and detailed aesthetic reminiscent of 90s computer visuals, but also criticized for being overly dark, messy, and strain-inducing with poor filters that hinder visibility. While some appreciate the unique, amateur charm and artistic vision, others find the visuals generic, harsh on the eyes, and detracting from the overall experience.
- “Crunchy visuals, a punk/metal soundtrack, and an oppressive atmosphere show the indie developer had a clear vision for the explosive experience.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “There's a few different enemy types but nothing special; the art style makes everything seem so generic, black and boring.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
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Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some finding it fun, fluid, and reminiscent of classic shooters like Doom and Quake, enhanced by unique mechanics such as dashing and blinking. However, others find it boring or not as enjoyable as expected, though the challenging difficulty is viewed by some as rewarding once mastered. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its core mechanics and polish despite some visual drawbacks.
- “Basically, imagine Doom 1 gameplay with stronger guns but also plutonia chaingunners everywhere.”
- “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.”
- “It's 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.”
- “Suffer is mind-numbingly boring in terms of gameplay.”
- “Basically, imagine Doom 1 gameplay with stronger guns but also Plutonia chaingunners everywhere.”
- “But difficulty here is made from aspects that in normal games are gameplay problems.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game lacks a coherent story, relying instead on random imagery and an oppressive atmosphere with dark humor and punk music, creating a sense of chaos and revolt without clear narrative direction.
- “The story is just random pictures showing the world going to hell, people revolting, war happening, etc. No story though.”
- “The main character is an anarchist ninja going against the establishment, but there isn't really a story, just a very oppressive atmosphere, dark humour, and punk music.”
- “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 game's humor is characterized by its playful and tongue-in-cheek tone, featuring amusing enemy designs, witty in-game taunts, and clever easter eggs. Its lighthearted approach is complemented by original music and quirky features like a suicide button, adding charm and heart to the overall 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 soundbytes, 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is defined by its crunchy visuals, punk/metal soundtrack, and oppressive, anarchic vibe. It effectively conveys a dark, rebellious mood with minimal storytelling, emphasizing edgy humor and a raw, explosive experience.
- “Crunchy visuals, a punk/metal soundtrack, and an oppressive atmosphere show the indie developer had a clear vision for the explosive experience.”
- “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%
Users highlight the game's strong emotional impact, as it deeply immerses players into the complex and often painful inner world of a transgender character dealing with emotional abuse. The narrative provokes empathy and offers an intense, raw exploration of identity and personal struggles.