Take No Prisoners

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Take No Prisoners is a single player action game. It was developed by Raven Software and was released on June 28, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

BLITZ OUT, FOR THE LADS You are Slade. Before the nuclear war, Special Ops commando. Now, survivor. Killing had never been your first initiative, but you were good at it... very good. And your time for killing has begun. The road to salvation, to the Dome, is littered with the corpses of those who sought its life-giving secrets. But no one person has the technology to breach the Done. Each Zoner…

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Action

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of 90's shooters, with a unique mix of action, puzzles, and diverse enemies.
It features a wide variety of fun weapons and interesting level design, allowing for exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting.
The game runs smoothly on modern systems and includes a great soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Some players find the controls and mouse movement awkward, requiring time to adjust.
The game can be confusing at times, with unclear objectives and level designs that may lead to trial and error.
There are performance issues, such as crashes when alt-tabbing, and a lack of advanced graphics options.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many considering it the best work by composer Kevin Schilder. It features a fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and complements the gameplay, reminiscent of classic titles like Duke Nukem. Additionally, the inclusion of CD-quality music adds to the overall experience.
- “It has a good soundtrack; I think it's the best that Kevin Schilder composed. There are many different weapons, items, boss fights, and a lot of dark humor.”
- “What makes this game great, in my opinion, is a multitude of reasons. For one, the music is really good; it's the type of music that could easily fit into a Duke Nukem game.”
- “Atmosphere, soundtrack, combat, etc. is all perfect.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the graphics run smoothly on Windows 10, though some express a desire for more customizable graphics options. Overall, the performance is noted to be better than previous experiences.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and intricate textures make every scene visually captivating.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players enjoying the gameplay but noting occasional performance dips. This issue is attributed to the lack of a remastered version, suggesting that the unaltered state may contribute to these inconsistencies.
- “The gameplay is solid, featuring a top-down shooter where you eliminate enemies and unlock new paths in each level. However, I did notice some performance dips, likely because this is the unaltered version without any remastering.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimizing the game, ensuring that it runs well on a variety of systems without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “Can't complain much about the gameplay; it's a top-down shooter where you kill bad guys and open new paths in each level. However, there are some weird performance dips, as this is just the unaltered version, no remaster or any of that.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is characterized by a stark contrast between a decaying outside world and a high-tech biodome that offers a stable environment, enhancing the immersive experience. Reviewers praise the perfect integration of atmosphere, soundtrack, and combat, contributing to an engaging overall ambiance.
- “The atmosphere, soundtrack, combat, etc. are all perfect.”
- “The world has gone to crap, and there is a high-tech biodome that has a stable atmosphere and elements that aren't suffering from radioactive fallout, or at least not as badly as the outside.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a top-down shooter that combines classic mechanics with modern accessibility, allowing players to defeat enemies and unlock new paths in each level. However, some users have noted performance dips, indicating potential optimization issues in the unaltered version.
- “Can't complain much about the gameplay; it's a top-down shooter where you kill bad guys and open new paths in each level. There are some weird performance dips, however, as this is just the unaltered version, no remaster or any of that.”
- “Mechanically dense in some ways, which takes inspiration from the complex games of the early 90s but is functionally more accessible.”
- “Can't complain much about the gameplay; it's a top-down shooter where you kill bad guys and open new paths in each level. However, there are some weird performance dips, as this is just the unaltered version, no remaster or any of that.”
- “Mechanically dense in some ways, which takes inspiration from the complex games of the early 90s, but is functionally more accessible.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a strong soundtrack by Kevin Schilder and incorporates a variety of weapons, items, and boss fights, all while delivering a notable amount of dark humor that enhances the overall experience.
- “It has a good soundtrack (I think the best that Kevin Schilder composed), many different weapons, items, boss fights, and a lot of dark humor.”