TENET

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TENET is a single player action game. It was developed by ALTER-BOY and was released on August 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tenet is a fast-paced shooter where you are trapped underworld in a nightmarish arena, and the only key to survival is to stay within the light. Your skills will be put to the test as you blast, punch, and stomp your way through this gore infused gauntlet as you tear your foes limb to limb.

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Single-Player

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience, especially as the difficulty ramps up, providing a satisfying challenge.
It features online leaderboards and cosmetic customization options, adding a competitive element and personalization to gameplay.
For a free game, it provides decent entertainment value, making it worth a try for those looking for a mindless shooter.

The game suffers from poor graphics and optimization issues, with blurry visuals and a confusing interface that detracts from the experience.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited content and only one game mode, leading to a monotonous experience over time.
The game feels incomplete and rough around the edges, raising concerns about its long-term viability and potential for updates.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with some users describing it as a basic experience reminiscent of early Unity games. While there are customization options and leaderboard competition, technical issues like map glitches and poor mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay.
- “Not much depth to gameplay unless you want to unlock all the cosmetics or compete on leaderboards.”
- “So gameplay feels good!”
- “But it barely means anything if the core gameplay is so barren, and little more than a beginner's first Unity game if you take the shininess away.”
- “This game was a broken, awful mess with map glitches that happened at random, a blur that made it so you could see a grand total of nothing, and gun mechanics that make Resident Evil 6 more appealing.”
- “Not much depth to the gameplay itself, although you can customize certain things; however, it's not a bad game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of substance, with reviewers noting that it bears no relation to the film it references and features no coherent plot or premise. Players are thrown into a simplistic environment with minimal context, leading to a perception of a poorly developed narrative. Overall, the storytelling aspect is deemed weak and in need of significant improvement.
- “Trademark infringement aside (and yeah, even the game title rips off the trade dress from the film marketing), this has nothing to do with the plot of the film; it's a collection of almost certainly asset-flipped Unity assets dumped onto a lazy third-person shooter game blueprint.”
- “There isn't any premise or story; you start off with 3 lives in a map that is basically just a flat surface.”
- “Could use some background story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the audio and visuals for their production value, while others criticize the visuals as blurry and confusing, particularly on lower settings, which can hinder gameplay clarity.
- “On the plus side, this game had quite good audio and visuals, and it has some glints of production value.”
- “The graphics are a blurry mess (at least on minimum settings); you can hardly tell what's going on or know why you suddenly died.”
- “However, the visuals are kind of weird and can get blurry and confusing.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding system allows for character progression and skill enhancement.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability received mixed reviews; while some players experienced significant issues such as map glitches and visual problems, others noted that it ran smoothly with minimal bugs, particularly for an EA title.
- “For being an EA game, it runs great with hardly any bugs.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it feels very stable overall.”
- “This game was a broken, awful mess with map glitches that happened at random, a blur effect that made it impossible to see anything, and gun mechanics that make Resident Evil 6 look appealing.”
- “The stability issues are unbearable; frequent crashes and lag make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and connectivity problems that ruined the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has high system requirements and is criticized for poor optimization, resulting in a subpar performance experience, reflected in a low optimization score of 6.
- “The game has high system requirements and suffers from poor optimization.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in a subpar gaming experience.”
- “Despite the potential, the game's optimization issues hinder performance significantly.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users rating it an 8 out of 10, indicating a strong and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.