Terfenstein 3D
- January 13, 2023
- Sandra Moen
- 5h median play time
"Terfenstein 3D" is a single-player, retro-style first-person shooter that offers a cathartic experience as you battle your way out of a gender-fascist concentration camp. With a variety of deadly weapons, you'll unleash fury upon the gender-critical tyrants in a fight for freedom. The game can be completed in approximately 5 hours, making it a short yet intense experience for players.
PC
Reviews
- The game is a fun and cathartic experience, reminiscent of classic shooters like Wolfenstein 3D.
- Weapons feel satisfying to use, with good feedback and enjoyable gunplay.
- The concept of targeting transphobes is seen as a humorous and edgy take, appealing to those who appreciate the satire.
- The game lacks a save system, which can lead to frustrating loss of progress.
- Health pickups are minimal, only restoring 1 HP, making healing during gameplay tedious.
- The level design is criticized for being convoluted and the graphics are considered subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Wolfenstein 3D, with added elements such as projectile enemies and secrets to discover. However, players have noted issues with the pickup mechanic being inconsistent and a desire for more enemy variety. Additionally, the lack of an autosave feature has been highlighted as a drawback, impacting the overall experience.
“It's Wolfenstein with a narrative; gameplay is good.”
“There's plenty of secrets, and the core gameplay is basically Wolfenstein 3D but better, because there are projectile enemies.”
“The gameplay is pretty fun.”
“The pickup mechanic is buggy; sometimes you need to walk over the same bodies four times to collect the ammo they drop.”
“I would have liked more variation in the enemies, and an autosave mechanic to allow for breaks between levels.”
“The core gameplay is reminiscent of Wolfenstein 3D but better, thanks to the inclusion of projectile enemies.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as edgy and provocative, with some players finding the concept of targeting specific groups, like "terfs" and "nazis," to be particularly amusing. Reviewers suggest that those with a functional sense of humor will appreciate the game's comedic elements, despite the negativity surrounding it.
“The negativity about this game is very funny.”
“If the roles were reversed, most of the people complaining about this game would've just chalked it down as 'edgy humor.'”
“Would recommend if you don't have brain worms and are equipped with a functional sense of humor about it.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as a power fantasy that reflects the fears of trans women regarding societal and legal suppression of their identities, likened to a satirical take on Wolfenstein. However, many users feel the narrative is weak or nonexistent, with some suggesting it lacks depth beyond its promotional description, while gameplay remains enjoyable. Overall, the story's execution has received mixed reviews, with some calling for a new genre focused on trans protagonists combating oppressive figures.
“This should create a new genre, a genre of games composed of storytelling involving killing those who oppose trans rights, with trans characters as protagonists.”
“The plot of the game represents a power fantasy based on a genuine fear that many trans women have about the way the world is going, especially in the UK and the USA, where public expressions of transgender identity are being legally suppressed and socially stigmatized.”
“It's Wolfenstein with a narrative; gameplay is good, but the story is bad. I have to assume it's satire.”
“There is no story in this game, aside from the Steam store description.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report several bugs, particularly with the pickup mechanic requiring multiple attempts to collect items. Additionally, as this is the creator's first 3D game developed in Java, users may experience visual glitches on certain setups.
“The game itself is fun, if a little buggy.”
“Also, the pickup mechanic itself is buggy; sometimes you need to walk over the same bodies four times to get the ammo they drop.”
“Before you buy: as this is the creator's first 3D game made from scratch in Java, there might be some visual glitches on some setups.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being subpar, with issues such as poor weapon placement and glitches affecting gameplay. Additionally, level design is seen as lacking, and the absence of a run button detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players find the combat enjoyable, reminiscent of classic titles like Wolfenstein.
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with detailed environments and character models that bring the game to life.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
“No run button (a staple of 90's FPS), enemy pickups glitch through walls, levels could have been designed better on Oblige (AI Doom/Wolfenstein level generator) on default settings, graphics are laughably bad (the shotgun is used left-handed, but is placed on the right side of the screen. The protagonist would have broken shoulders trying to fire a weapon like that), and most egregiously, you cannot ride the forklifts!”
“The graphics are subpar and detract from the overall experience, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The visual design feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games, which is disappointing.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the action with a punchy feel that enhances the experience, particularly during intense moments with weapons like the shotgun and chaingun.
“I love the music; it perfectly complements the intense gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music sets the perfect tone, making every moment feel epic.”
