The Future Ends

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The Future Ends is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Maroze Studio and was released on December 5, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

In a place dominated by machines an experienced soldier has been assigned to investigate a big robotics company that has committed various crimes against humanity and take control over the machines that have gone rogue. Fight your way through various man-killing machines, vehicles and aircraft in this action-packed adventure. FIRST PERSON COMBAT Shoot your way through enemies with a variety of we…

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and environments, showcasing the developer's talent and creativity.
Gunplay is described as snappy and fresh, with interesting mechanics like wall running and cliff hanging.
The game runs on Steam Deck and is made using Blender, which is impressive for an indie title.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization and lack of configurable keybindings.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, such as the inability to switch weapons mid-reload and the lack of a crouch option.
Many players found the difficulty spikes and design choices, like the dog boss being overpowered, to be unbalanced and unenjoyable.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received for its enjoyable style and mechanics, though players suggest improvements such as clearer damage indicators, adjustable difficulty settings, and a more integrated weapon acquisition system. Additionally, there are calls for enhancements to vertical movement and climbing mechanics to enrich the experience further.
- “I like the style, and the gameplay feels pretty nice, but there are some things that could be improved.”
- “Damage numbers and difficulty settings would improve gameplay as well.”
- “Either think of a better way to do vertical gameplay or make a general climbing system; this one will be the best.”
- “The process of getting new weapons needs to be built into the plot/gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful and interesting art style, earning a score of 7/10. However, some users have noted minor performance issues that may detract from the overall experience.
- “The art style is definitely really good, though it does have some minor performance problems. Overall, I give it a 7/10. It's good, but I can see why people might not enjoy it.”
- “Beautiful and interesting visuals.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players praising the art style while noting minor performance issues. However, others have reported significant problems, experiencing extremely low frame rates even on high-end systems, leading to a general consensus that the game is poorly optimized.
- “The art style is definitely really good, but there are some minor performance problems. Overall, I give it a 7/10. It's good, but I can see why people might not enjoy it.”
- “This is one of the least optimized games I've ever played. My specs are far higher than the recommended, yet I was running at an average frame rate of 12.5 fps according to AMD software.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The music in the game features good sound design, with chill tracks during loading screens and the main menu; however, many users feel that this style does not align well with the overall mood of the game.
- “The sound design and music are exceptional, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The chill music in the loading screens and main menu creates a unique atmosphere.”
- “The chill music in the loading screens and main menu really does not fit the game's mood.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music choices are uninspired and fail to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics like weapon recoil and visibility issues when aiming down sights. Therefore, no specific insights on monetization can be derived from this review.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics, such as visibility issues with the missile indicator in mission 2.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in unexpected glitches, such as characters loading with missing textures, leading to amusing visual outcomes reminiscent of iconic characters like Rayman. This element of unpredictability adds a lighthearted charm to the gaming experience.
- “It was hilarious seeing my character load in, missing his leg textures, so he looked like Rayman with just feet and a torso.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I can't get over the absurdity of the situations my character finds themselves in; it's like a comedy show wrapped in a game.”