T.A.R.S
- March 2, 2020
- GreatherGames
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIt is the year 2051, a disease has swept across the planet infecting over 90% of the population. You will take on the role of Samantha in this 3rd person horror shooter. Can you survive?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could be improved with further development.
- Graphics and monster models are of good quality.
- Gameplay mechanics are straightforward, allowing players to focus on mission objectives.
- The game suffers from poor sound design, making it difficult to hear approaching enemies.
- Players die instantly from enemy contact, leading to frustrating gameplay with no checkpoints.
- The story is weak and the overall experience feels tedious and repetitive.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as weak and unengaging, primarily revolving around a typical apocalypse scenario where players complete a single mission to gather supplies. While it features a nurse trying to survive on a mysterious island, the narrative lacks depth and is often described as boring, with many players finding it easy to complete in a short time without significant story development.
“With reserves running dry, she's tasked with her first mission to gather more supplies.”
“Neat story about a nurse trying to survive the horrors - at least there are checkpoints.”
“On her first mission, she lands on a mysterious island where she must survive.”
“The story is just a weak, boring 'meh'.”
“The story is your typical apocalypse scenario.”
“But really it's just the one mission, which can be beaten in 30 minutes once you know its tricks.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, featuring a run-and-gun mechanic that allows for aiming without slowing down. However, the repetitive nature of running long distances to objectives is seen as more annoying than challenging, detracting from the overall experience. While the mechanics are enjoyable, improved animations would enhance the gameplay further.
“Contrary to what you'd expect, the gameplay is straightforward.”
“In fact, how about a run-and-gun mechanic where Sam is able to aim behind her without affecting her pace?”
“Mechanically, the game is enjoyable, but better animations would be nice.”
“The current gameplay loop is, 'run a very long distance to an objective point which will tell you where the next objective point is.'”
“I don't know if this was done in the interest of hardcore gameplay, but it's more of an annoyance than a challenge.”
“Gameplay 4/10”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered good, with a variety of settings available to customize the visual experience. However, the overall rating stands at 6/10, indicating that while there are positive elements, there may be room for improvement.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“There is a great variety of graphic settings to customize your experience.”
“The visual quality enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“The graphics are a solid 6 out of 10.”
“There is a variety of graphic settings available.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both entertaining and practical, enhancing gameplay by facilitating navigation across the expansive map. Players find it to be more amusing than frightening or serious, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
“Not only was it showstopping and hilarious, but it's practical too because it helped me get around the huge map slightly quicker!”
“More funny than scary or serious.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that it detracts from the immersive atmosphere, suggesting that the absence of background music might enhance the experience of survival.
“In all honesty, I could do without the music as it just ruins the atmosphere of me trying to stay alive.”
“There is no background music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is negatively impacted by the music, which some players feel detracts from the tension and immersion needed for survival gameplay.
“In all honesty, I could do without the music as it just ruins the atmosphere of me trying to stay alive.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, often describing it as repetitive and detracting from the overall experience.
“Grinding in this game feels tedious and annoying, making it a repetitive shooter experience.”
“The constant need to grind for resources takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall gameplay.”
