SUFFER

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

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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Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

music18 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and edgy style with fun gameplay mechanics reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom and Quake.
The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
It offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience, with a variety of weapons and platforming elements that keep it engaging.

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 can be frustrating due to its high difficulty, particularly with hitscan enemies that shoot accurately as soon as you appear.
Many players feel that the level design lacks coherence and that the game does not provide a compelling story or purpose.

music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its energetic punk rock soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. While some players noted a lack of variation and repetitiveness, many found the original compositions and sound design to be standout features that elevate the game's dark humor and anti-establishment themes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, with some players even opting to listen to it outside of 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 shooter combat to rival some of the greatest classics.”
- “A truly unique comic book inspired visual style and a complex epic soundtrack round out the experience of 'suffer to be on you won't soon forget!'”
- “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
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
The graphics of the game evoke a mixed response, with some players appreciating the psychedelic and retro aesthetics reminiscent of 90s computer visuals, while others criticize them as ugly and generic, describing the art style as overly simplistic and poorly executed. Despite the attention to detail noted by some, many find the visuals overwhelming or lacking clarity, leading to an overall perception of inconsistency in quality.
- “The visuals are beautifully amateur and look like they belong on a 90's computer, reminding me of the BBS era.”
- “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
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, including a dash and blink feature, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom and Quake, albeit with a humorous twist and polished core mechanics. While some players find the difficulty rewarding and well-paced, others feel it can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite mixed opinions on the level design and aesthetics, the fluid movement and engaging combat contribute positively to the experience.
- “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 send-up 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.”
- “But the difficulty here is created from aspects that in normal games are considered gameplay problems.”
- “Basically, imagine Doom 1 gameplay with stronger guns but also Plutonia chaingunners everywhere.”
- “You also have a dash mechanic as well.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for lacking coherence and depth, primarily consisting of disjointed images depicting chaos and rebellion without a clear narrative. While the main character is an anarchist ninja, the overall experience is described as having an oppressive atmosphere filled with dark humor and punk music, but ultimately feels purposeless and devoid of a meaningful storyline.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “What story?”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and tongue-in-cheek elements, such as the ridiculous design of bosses like "cyber ninja" and clever political soundbytes. Players appreciate the inclusion of hilarious features, like a suicide button and in-game taunts, which add charm and personality to the experience. Overall, the game successfully blends challenging gameplay with comedic elements, making it both entertaining and engaging.
- “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!”
- “It provides the challenge of the hardcore experience that Doom used to offer as well, with some funny little hidden Easter eggs here and there!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is characterized by a dark, oppressive tone, complemented by punk music and dark humor, despite the lack of a cohesive story. Players experience the world through the lens of an anarchist ninja challenging the establishment, which enhances the overall mood.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game offers a deep emotional experience, immersing them in the complex psyche of an emotionally abused transgender character. The narrative explores themes of identity and trauma, resonating strongly with those who appreciate emotionally charged storytelling.