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The Promethium Effect

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24%Game Brain Score
monetization, story
40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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The Promethium Effect is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Zendo Games and was released on November 27, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Your job as head of the corporation is to take on the role of manager, pirate, and bounty hunter. All for the growth of the corporation. Protect your assets, steal from the weak, post bounties and pay others to do your dirty work to get ahead.

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40%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
monetization2 negative mentions
  • Fun combination of clicker and 2D space shooter, providing an engaging experience.
  • The arcade mode is enjoyable, especially when using a controller, and allows for grinding without mandatory microtransactions.
  • The game has a surprising amount of content and attention to detail, making it worth its small cost.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and lacks sufficient user interface feedback, making it confusing at times.
  • There are excessive microtransactions in a paid game, which can be off-putting for players.
  • Some players find the game unplayable and not worth the investment, citing it as one of the worst games they've encountered.
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game has been criticized for being overly aggressive, with players feeling overwhelmed by the presence of microtransactions in a paid title, leading some to consider quitting.

    • “I've never been so bombarded by microtransactions in a paid game before.”
    • “I almost stopped playing when I found the microtransactions; I am militantly against them.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for a more immersive and engaging narrative experience, suggesting the inclusion of an adventure or expedition mode to enhance the story aspect of the game.

    • “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich narrative and well-developed characters.”
    • “I was captivated by the depth of the storyline; it kept me engaged from start to finish.”
    • “The plot twists and emotional moments made the experience unforgettable, truly a masterpiece of storytelling.”
    • “You need an adventure or expedition mode or something with more story or immersion.”
    • “The plot felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.”
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The Promethium Effect is a action game.

The Promethium Effect is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Promethium Effect was released on November 27, 2017.

The Promethium Effect was developed by Zendo Games.

The Promethium Effect has received negative reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its monetization.

The Promethium Effect is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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