Sumerian Six

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 194 reviews
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In "Sumerian Six," join the Enigma Squad, a team of elite scientists-turned-commandos, to stop ex-member Hans Kammler's sinister plans involving the mystical substance Geiststoff. Traverse various continents, utilize diverse abilities inspired by team members' fields of expertise, and uncover occult-scientific weapons to thwart Nazi schemes and secure a better future. Prevent the emergence of a dark timeline by sabotaging Kammler's endeavors.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • Sumerian Six is a fantastic spiritual successor to Mimimi Games, capturing the essence of beloved titles like Shadow Tactics and Desperados 3 with its engaging gameplay and unique character abilities.
  • The game features well-designed levels with multiple approaches to encounters, allowing for creative problem-solving and replayability.
  • The art style and setting, blending WWII with supernatural elements, provide a fresh and immersive experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and memory leaks, which can disrupt gameplay and require frequent relaunches.
  • Some character abilities feel redundant or underwhelming, and the overall difficulty may be lower than expected for veterans of the genre.
  • The challenges and optional objectives lack variety, making replayability less compelling compared to other titles in the genre.
  • story66 mentions

    The story of the game is generally considered decent, with engaging characters and a compelling setting, though some reviewers noted it can be simplistic or convoluted at times. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it effectively supports the gameplay, which is highlighted as the main attraction. Overall, players appreciate the originality of the characters and abilities, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite some criticisms regarding the writing and pacing.

    • “While the story is simple, it remains engaging, largely due to its roster of highly unique characters who bring the world to life in unexpected ways.”
    • “The story is excellent and the gameplay mechanics are fantastic - it's a lot of fun!”
    • “The characters are charming and the cinematic mission briefing is really well done.”
    • “Story is terrible.”
    • “The game has its bugs, and it feels like it's trying to tell too big of a story in too few missions.”
    • “Obviously, story and characters come second to the gameplay, but the writing is afraid to take itself seriously.”
  • gameplay64 mentions

    The gameplay has been praised for its engaging mechanics, unique character abilities, and clever enemy designs, providing a fun and varied experience reminiscent of mimimi games. While some players noted a lack of depth in certain mechanics and a few repetitive elements, the overall execution and creativity in gameplay have been well-received, making it enjoyable for both veterans and newcomers to the genre. However, some players expressed a desire for more innovative features and balance in character abilities.

    • “Kudos to the artificer, they captured everything needed and made some cool twists with gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is a lot of fun and it's a decent story too!”
    • “Very fun and creative gameplay, high quality visuals via UE5, excellent soundtrack and SFX, and an engaging story.”
    • “But if you are looking for something that adds some new mechanics or ideas to the 'mimimi formula', you are probably going to be disappointed.”
    • “Sure, it's no mimimi game and is a bit bare bones around the edges with no darkness mechanics in the night and no footprints in the snow.”
    • “The gameplay design is very similar because it was directly handed down from mimimi games, which unfortunately had to shut down.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and engaging soundtracks, while others note issues such as repetitiveness and technical glitches like overlapping tracks and volume inconsistencies. Some players find the music delightful and fitting, enhancing the overall experience, while a few feel it doesn't align well with the game's setting. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated, but minor bugs detract from its effectiveness.

    • “Very fun and creative gameplay, high quality visuals via UE5, excellent soundtrack and SFX, and an engaging story.”
    • “It's gorgeous to look at, has a nice nearly upbeat soundtrack, and is even somewhat playful in its over-the-top'ness.”
    • “The music is delightful too - actually kept that on this time.”
    • “The only criticism I have is the music, which didn't fit in my opinion to the setting.”
    • “On one level, it feels like there are two tracks playing at the same time; sometimes it gets unreasonably loud or quiet, and on some levels, the music just gives up and stops completely for the rest of the map.”
    • “Music and ambient sound have clicking, chirping, and stuttering in them, which is a huge annoyance since music and sound play a critical role for immersion.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive quality, utilizing high-quality visuals and a vibrant art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While most players find the graphics solid and engaging, some report occasional performance issues and minor glitches. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though they do not significantly push the boundaries of the genre.

    • “The graphics are solid, providing an immersive experience without pushing the boundaries of the genre, but certainly good enough to keep players invested in the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The game's vibrant and stylized visuals create a visually appealing world that is both enchanting and immersive.”
    • “So far, I didn't encounter a single bug yet and the game runs tremendously well on my machine: on 4K and high graphic settings, I hit 60fps every second.”
    • “The only minor thing I can complain about here is the occasional graphical and animation glitches in our team.”
    • “The game has a few performance issues that lead to high GPU and CPU utilization, as well as FPS drops; most of those issues can be fixed by capping the FPS and forcing V-Sync both in-game and in the graphics card settings.”
    • “Most shortcuts and even the art style are basically the same.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing performance issues such as slowdowns, high hardware demands, and occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While many noted that the game runs smoothly without stuttering, others reported significant FPS drops and sound glitches, particularly on specific platforms like the Steam Deck. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it could benefit from further optimization to enhance the user experience.

    • “Graphics and performance were good, the cast was really likable, and gameplay was top notch.”
    • “[*] runs smoothly, no stutters.”
    • “Although the game runs smoothly, as in no stuttering, it's unreasonably demanding on the hardware.”
    • “Optimization could use a little work; I started experiencing slowdowns during long play sessions, but I just had to close and re-open the game every once in a while.”
    • “It's a very high-quality game that you would even mistake for Mimimi games as the devs. However, it does have weird performance issues and bugs that can severely hinder your progress.”
    • “The game has a few performance issues that lead to high GPU and CPU utilization, as well as FPS drops; most of those issues can be fixed by capping the FPS and forcing V-Sync both in-game and in the graphics card settings.”
  • stability10 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor visual and animation glitches, occasional freezes, and some sound issues, but these do not significantly hinder gameplay. While players report a generally buggy experience, many believe that with patches and updates, the game has the potential to improve significantly. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable for fans of the genre.

    • “Even if the game was very buggy during my playthrough.”
    • “The only annoying bug I encountered during gameplay were small freezes when triggering alarms or being killed by certain enemies.”
    • “Although the performance is not the best and there are occasional glitches, still, if you've enjoyed the Mimimi games, you'll definitely have a blast with this one.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers some optional challenges and the ability to replay chapters, these features are considered limited and lack diversity compared to similar titles. However, the presence of a diverse cast of characters with unique abilities does enhance replayability by allowing for various approaches and tactics.

    • “- Replayability is high; many different approaches, tactics, and achievements are available.”
    • “The diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities, adds depth and replayability to the experience.”
    • “Optional challenges are severely limited in scope and diversity, which hurts replayability.”
    • “Replayability: while there are a few challenges to add replayability, they are very bare bones compared to Mimimi games, and especially Shadow Gambit.”
    • “It has a bit of replayability by allowing you to choose which chapter to replay, which saves on time.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, featuring solid graphics that create an immersive experience, complemented by stylized visuals and excellent voice acting and music. Players find the atmosphere engaging and fitting for the genre, enhancing their overall investment in the game.

    • “Stylized, atmospheric, easy controls, interesting story.”
    • “Just getting started, but so far atmosphere, gameplay, and UI are all on point for this style of game (voice acting and music so far are excellent, by the way).”
    • “The graphics are solid, providing an immersive experience without pushing the boundaries of the genre, but certainly good enough to keep players invested in the game's atmosphere.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is visually appealing, with strong character design and voice acting, particularly in the early stages. However, the limited number of missions and a gameplay loop that encourages repetitive character use detracts from the overall experience, while the absence of non-lethal options in a stealth context feels like a missed opportunity. Additionally, some character skills and designs are criticized for being subpar.

    • “The character design is interesting, although in this type of game, we don't get to admire them up close very often.”
    • “Pros: The game looks great, the voice acting and character design are good (in the first 2 hours). The story is engaging, involving a well-dressed evil army that likes eagle symbols. The characters have skills that gain experience, and when leveled up, they become more efficient.”
    • “The characters have skills that gain experience, and when leveled up, they are more efficient.”
    • “The game has only 10 missions, and the first ones feel more like an introduction than actual gameplay. It suffers from the problem of 'do this area like this or you get stuck on it.'”
    • “The gameplay loop is a bit broken since you can easily abuse a few characters to eliminate everyone, which undermines the challenge.”
    • “There is no 'non-lethal' option, which seems odd for a stealth game, and some character designs and skills are poorly executed.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is highlighted by witty character banter and memorable phrases that showcase distinct personalities, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, which include familiar references that enhance the enjoyment.

    • “Characters have funny banter that oozes personality.”
    • “There are funny characters and phrases throughout the game; you will even recognize some phrases from Mimimi characters, lol.”
    • “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every interaction a delight.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users express confusion about the lack of advertising for the game's monetization model on Steam, suggesting that greater visibility could enhance understanding and engagement with the game's financial aspects.

  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be nostalgic and wholesome, evoking warm feelings and a sense of comfort.

    • “It just feels nostalgic and wholesome :)”
    • “The story made me cry; it touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
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Play time

51hMedian play time
51hAverage play time
51-51hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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