Sumerian Six

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Sumerian Six successfully carries the torch of stealth tactics games, reminiscent of Mimimi's titles like Shadow Tactics and Desperados III.
The game features a diverse cast of characters with unique and creative abilities, allowing for multiple approaches to gameplay and problem-solving.
The visuals and art style are beautiful, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from occasional bugs and crashes, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players have noted that the character abilities can feel overpowered, leading to a lack of challenge in certain scenarios.
The story and character development may feel lacking compared to Mimimi's games, with some characters not being as memorable or well-developed.

story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
5%
The story of "Sumerian Six" is generally considered decent but somewhat weak, often conveyed through minimal presentation such as slides between missions. While some players appreciate the engaging characters and the unique sci-fi setting reminiscent of WWII and Lovecraftian themes, others feel the narrative is rushed and lacks depth, with a few missions suffering from an overload of characters. Overall, the story is enjoyable enough to complement the gameplay, but it doesn't significantly elevate the experience.
- “The characters are amazing (the six team members), the story is a crazy 2nd world war sci-fi/Lovecraftian dystopia, with a cool rock/blues-y music theme that got me from the beginning.”
- “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 story is kinda weak, particularly due to the way it's told - just a few presentation slides in between the missions.”
- “The game has its bugs, and it feels like it's trying to tell too big of a story in too few missions.”
- “Story is terrible.”
gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
63%
3%
The gameplay of "Sumerian Six" is widely praised for its solid mechanics and engaging real-time tactics, drawing heavily from established titles like Mimimi's games and the Commandos series. Players appreciate the variety of character abilities and the fun, addictive nature of the gameplay, although some note a lack of depth in enemy mechanics and environmental interactions. Overall, it offers a satisfying blend of stealth and strategy, making it appealing to both veterans and newcomers to the genre.
- “Excellent real-time tactics game with similar gameplay mechanics as the Mimimi games.”
- “Summerian Six has some of the most polished and fun gameplay of the stealth tactics genre.”
- “The gameplay is very solid, very satisfying combination of skills, and terribly addictive.”
- “The enemy mechanics, by contrast, feel very weak and unimaginative.”
- “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.”
- “Devs copied mimimi's visual style but for some reason decided to implement only the bare minimum mechanics (no footsteps sounds on any surface, no footprints, no dark/light difference in vision cones, no swimming, etc.).”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its engaging and stylish soundtrack that complements the gameplay and atmosphere. However, some users noted issues such as repetitiveness, occasional bugs, and a mismatch between the music and the game's setting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with requests for a standalone release due to its appeal.
- “Really enjoyable game with nice level design, solid stealth/tactics mechanics, nice soundtrack, interesting enough story and characters that gave me an almost Indiana Jones vibe.”
- “The characters are amazing (the six team members), the story is a crazy 2nd World War sci-fi/Lovecraftian dystopia, with a cool rock/bluesy music theme that got me from the beginning.”
- “Very fun and creative gameplay, high quality visuals via UE5, excellent soundtrack and SFX, and an engaging story.”
- “The only criticism I have is the music, which didn't fit the setting in my opinion.”
- “The only thing I didn't like much is the music and soundtracks, personally.”
- “There are background music-related bugs: 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.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their beauty and immersive quality, with many players appreciating the vibrant art style and level design. While some noted occasional performance issues and minor graphical glitches, the overall visuals are considered solid and engaging, effectively complementing the gameplay experience. The game's aesthetic successfully blends unique elements with a WWII backdrop, creating a visually appealing atmosphere that enhances the narrative.
- “The game's vibrant and stylized visuals create a visually appealing world that is both enchanting and immersive.”
- “Impressive visuals and level design that can match up with Mimimi games.”
- “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 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.”
- “Third, it gave the Nazis aesthetics that appeal to Nazis and most of the care in terms of art and creative direction seems to have gone into the Nazis, which gives it an off flavor.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report good performance and smooth gameplay, there are notable issues such as high hardware demands, occasional slowdowns during long sessions, and bugs that can disrupt progress. Some users have found workarounds like capping FPS and enabling V-Sync to mitigate performance drops, but others have experienced significant glitches, particularly on specific platforms like the Steam Deck. Developers are actively working on improvements, indicating a commitment to enhancing the game's performance.
- “It's an Unreal Engine game, good performance, no crashes to report.”
- “Graphics and performance were good, cast was really likable and gameplay was top notch.”
- “Aside from a few sound glitches, it runs smoothly and is just plain fun.”
- “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.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor visual and sound glitches, occasional freezes, and some performance issues. While these bugs can detract from the experience, they are generally not game-breaking, and with potential patches, the game has the potential to improve significantly. Players familiar with similar titles may still find enjoyment despite these stability concerns.
- “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.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers multiple approaches to puzzles and the ability to replay chapters, many users feel that the optional challenges lack depth and variety. The diverse character abilities contribute positively to replayability, but some players find the additional challenges to be limited and less engaging compared to similar games.
- “Feels like all puzzles have several approaches, so replayability should be there (and also to beat all challenges).”
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive quality, reminiscent of titles like Wolfenstein, with solid graphics and stylized elements that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the engaging setting, interesting characters, and effective voice acting and music, contributing to a compelling overall ambiance.
- “Stylized, atmospheric, easy controls, interesting story.”
- “I really enjoyed the setting, characters, and atmosphere.”
- “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 development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 deeper character growth, while the absence of non-lethal options in a stealth context feels like a missed opportunity. Overall, while the characters have potential for development through skills and experience, the execution leaves room for improvement.
- “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 become more efficient.”
- “The game has only 10 missions, and the first ones feel more like an introduction than actual gameplay. It suffers from the issue of forcing players to approach areas in a specific way, or they get stuck. The gameplay loop feels broken, as you can easily exploit a few characters to eliminate enemies without much challenge. Additionally, the lack of a 'non-lethal' option is puzzling for a stealth game, and some character designs and skills are poorly executed.”
- “Character development is severely lacking, with only a handful of missions that don't allow for meaningful growth or exploration of abilities. The gameplay encourages repetitive strategies that diminish the overall experience.”
- “The limited number of missions and the rigid gameplay mechanics make character development feel shallow and unengaging. The absence of diverse approaches, like non-lethal options, further detracts from the potential for deeper character interactions.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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 phrases reminiscent of previous titles by the developers.
- “The characters have hilarious banter that really showcases their unique personalities.”
- “There are funny characters and phrases sprinkled throughout the game; you'll even recognize some lines from Mimimi characters, lol!”
- “The humor is spot-on, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing as you play.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express confusion about the lack of advertising for the game's monetization model on Steam, suggesting that greater transparency and promotion could enhance user awareness and engagement.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unrefined and tedious, with an experience points system that feels overly repetitive. While there are some intriguing mechanics, such as unique abilities, the lack of enemy behavior and limited escape options diminish the overall experience.
- “The XP system is unrefined and grindy, making the overall experience feel tedious and repetitive.”
- “Enemies don't search hideouts, and ground types don't influence stealth at all, which diminishes the strategic elements of gameplay.”
- “Triggering an alarm leaves next to zero ways for an escape, further contributing to the grindy nature of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 was so beautifully written.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”