SYNCED

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# About SYNCED **SYNCED** is a futuristic free-to-play co-op shooter developed by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite. In a world overrun by Nanos—rogue technology that has brought civilization to its knees—you will take on the role of a Runner, deploy with your squad or fight alone with your tamed Nano. Venture into the collapsed world for intense PvE and PvP combats and uncover the sec…

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,149 reviews

gameplay119 positive mentions

monetization30 negative mentions

gameplay
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
6%
The gameplay of "Synced" is characterized by a mix of fast-paced action, tactical elements, and cooperative mechanics, making it engaging and dynamic, though it can become repetitive over time. Players appreciate the fluid character animations and the variety of weapons and abilities, but many express frustration with the grindy nature of progression and the presence of pay-to-win mechanics. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, it suffers from issues like lack of depth in certain mechanics and a cluttered user interface, leading to mixed reviews overall.
- “Synced is an innovative and thrilling third-person shooter that stands out from the crowd thanks to its captivating blend of fast action, tactical gameplay, and engaging co-op mechanics.”
- “The character models and animations are fluid, and the action flows smoothly, making for an enjoyable and polished gameplay experience.”
- “The core gameplay loop is pretty fun, it ramps up in difficulty after the first maybe hour, hour and a half.”
- “It had potential and was fun for a short time, but vanilla weapons are not that great. If you want to have a good experience, prepare to waste some money. Common to epic cosmetics are just boring reskins, and missions feel kind of dull. The PvP side was totally overpowered if you buy certain weapons through a pay-to-win method.”
- “The main gameplay available is a linear progression of levels where you will often hit difficulty walls until you either wait for daily quests to reset or pay for boosters/more salvage runs.”
- “The gameplay dynamics in Synced shift to a repetitive grind for mods and power levels, particularly when you reach a certain stage in the game.”
story
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The game's story is often described as sparse and lacking depth, with many players feeling disconnected from the characters and narrative. While some appreciate the initial premise and world-building, the repetitive mission structure and generic plotlines detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, with players hoping for more engaging content and character development in future updates.
- “The storyline is captivating, and the missions are designed with such complexity that they never become monotonous.”
- “I love the story, the gameplay, and everything in it.”
- “Love the plot of the story.”
- “The story is not much to be excited about.”
- “Just boring fodder with a boring story that's either too easy or ramps up in difficulty by throwing more annoying things at you or by making enemies into bullet sponges.”
- “It feels like a single-player game with no story or at least not a good one.”
graphics
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
40%
6%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception, with many players praising the impressive visuals, detailed environments, and smooth animations that enhance immersion. However, some users have reported performance issues, such as frame drops and lag, particularly on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetic appeal is generally acknowledged, there are concerns about optimization and the game's ability to run smoothly across various hardware configurations.
- “The visuals are impressive, with detailed environments that help immerse you in this chaotic, tech-driven world.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, and the character design is impeccable, making you feel truly immersed in the game's dark and atmospheric setting.”
- “Synced boasts impressive visuals that immerse players in a dystopian future where technology has run amok.”
- “The graphics in this game are too muddy and earth-toned - the graphics team fell for the game engine trap where they got caught up in making more realistic graphics which detract from the gameplay.”
- “It needs optimization, graphics are weirdly outdated, reminds me of games from 2015.”
- “The graphics were atrocious.”
monetization
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
53%
37%
The monetization in the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive and predatory, featuring a complex system of microtransactions, multiple currencies, and pay-to-win mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the cosmetic focus of the microtransactions, many feel that the game resembles a cash grab, with gacha elements and a grind-heavy progression system that can be frustrating without spending money. Overall, the monetization practices have left a negative impression, overshadowing the game's potential and enjoyment.
- “Microtransactions are also limited - it's all cosmetics.”
- “Thankfully, the monetization is not overly aggressive, and players can enjoy the game without feeling compelled to spend money.”
- “Cosmetic items are the primary focus of microtransactions, which is a fair approach to keeping the game accessible to all.”
- “They literally took away everything that made this game great in the beta stage; imagine Warframe stripped to the bone (keeping the mods), monetization slapped in your face every time you start the game, weapons behind a gacha system, slow progression that halts if you do not have enough power and/or the best weapons.”
- “It's stuffed with every predatory monetization system available to free-to-play games.”
- “This is one of the worst monetization schemes I have seen.”
grinding
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
3%
96%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to farm the same missions for extended periods to progress. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay loop, others criticize it for feeling meaningless and lacking rewarding progression, particularly in terms of gear and weapon upgrades. Overall, the game is seen as heavily grind-focused, which may appeal to dedicated players but can deter those seeking a more balanced experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Far too grindy with not enough progress; content was lacking although the concept was interesting.”
- “Progression grinds to a halt pretty quickly, and you find yourself farming the same 20-minute mission over and over hoping for mod drops.”
- “However, you'll quickly find yourself grinding the same missions in the few environments the game has to offer for the sake of upgrading your power level, so you can unlock a harder mission that will drop 'better' mods.”
optimization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
52%
25%
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance stability and performance. Until these issues are addressed, many reviewers are hesitant to recommend the game.
- “Keep adding stability and performance improvements every patch; the game needs it.”
- “Honestly a pretty cool game; once they throw out a few optimization patches, this one is going to be a banger if they continue to support it.”
- “Fun gameplay loop and it's optimized pretty well.”
- “There are many bugs that need to be patched and optimization issues in the game that are left alone, please fix this.”
- “Performance is abysmal at the moment.”
- “This game is terribly optimized.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as stuttering and freezing, which detract from the overall experience. While some users noted that they encountered minimal problems, the consensus indicates that the game is currently plagued by instability, particularly in PvP modes and during matchmaking. Overall, players express hope for improvements in future updates, acknowledging that these issues are common in newly released titles.
- “Runs great, which is kind of rare for a new game.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive.”
- “Queue times were awful and when you got into a match, it was really buggy.”
- “There are stutters and temporary freezes everywhere.”
- “I have a high-end rig (Nvidia 3070ti, 32 GB RAM) and no matter if I run ultra settings or medium settings, the game routinely stutters, freezes, drops to 8 fps, renders slowly with a lot of pop-in, and generally takes ages to load or do anything.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and memorable experiences, particularly through its engaging narrative and high-quality voice acting. However, some users report negative emotions, such as frustration and disappointment, stemming from gameplay mechanics and difficulty spikes, which detracted from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game elicits a wide range of emotional responses, from fondness to irritation.
- “This is really sad that the game is not continuing. I was off of it for a while but finally wanted to get back in, and it is now going offline. It is sad, but it was a good game and everyone loved it for the whole time that they played. Don't forget that games give an emotional attachment from the player to the game itself, and this is one of the games that kind of mastered that by giving me some awesome memories.”
- “Speaking of the story, Synced offers a narrative that's both thought-provoking and emotionally charged.”
- “The voice acting is top-notch, further enhancing the emotional depth of the characters.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the story to be emotionally flat, with predictable twists that failed to engage me.”
- “The game tries to evoke feelings but ends up being more frustrating than moving, leaving me disconnected from the narrative.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding enjoyment in its comedic elements, especially when playing with friends. While some users suggest that improvements could enhance the humor further, many appreciate the game's funny moments, likening its core gameplay loop to that of popular titles like Destiny and Borderlands. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gaming experience, though some players feel that not all attempts at humor land successfully.
- “Oh! Being laser beamed by a baller (SMG) from over 100 meters is funny.”
- “It's a cool game; so much fun with friends.”
- “The graphics look good, and the gameplay is funny.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to the ability to customize characters and playstyles, engaging storylines, and enjoyable PvE and PvP modes. Many feel that the game offers almost infinite replay value, making it a rewarding experience.
- “Very replayable levels with a great storyline and depth.”
- “I think it’s awesome and has high replay value.”
- “PvE is very much replayable, just as much as PvP; both are pretty fun and rewarding.”
- “I personally get what I want, which is an almost infinite replay value game for free.”
- “As you advance, you can fine-tune your character and playstyle to fit your preferences, adding depth and replayability to the game.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players feeling a deep investment in the characters' fates, enhanced by exceptional design and immersive graphics. However, some users suggest that certain characters could benefit from improved design, particularly in terms of their utility in gameplay. Overall, the attention to detail in character and environment design contributes significantly to the game's atmospheric experience.
- “The character development is exceptional, and you'll find yourself deeply invested in their fates.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, and the character design is impeccable, making you feel truly immersed in the game's dark and atmospheric setting.”
- “Need better character design, in my opinion. Deadcut and the doctor are the only useful ones for PvE.”
- “The attention to detail in character design, weapons, and environments is commendable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's soundtrack has received mixed reviews, with some praising it for its resemblance to the music of Starcraft 2, while others criticize the overall experience, describing it as lacking in quality and originality. Despite the positive notes on the soundtrack, the game's other elements have been deemed disappointing by some players.
- “The game's soundtrack deserves a special mention.”
- “Music in this game reminds me a lot of Starcraft 2.”
- “Cringe story, PvE is even more cringe. Arcade Fortnite gameplay, no Cyberpunk music, and cringe 65,344-pound office workers sitting in game chat constantly spamming how great this game is. In reality, it's the biggest f***ing trash I ever downloaded and played.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its breathtaking graphics and impeccable character design, which effectively immerse players in a dark and engaging setting. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the combat experience and complementing the story.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, and the character design is impeccable, making you feel truly immersed in the game's dark and atmospheric setting.”
- “Great atmosphere, engaging combat, decent story.”