The Riflemen

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The Riflemen is a fun, fast-paced low poly FPS game where matches are short and full of action! All players start with bolt-action rifles & knives that they don't need to reload. Players can customize their weapons & characters to get the look that they want!

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 390 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is simple, fun, and easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for casual play with friends.
Satisfying gunplay, especially with headshots, and the game has a charming aesthetic.
Despite a low player count, the game offers decent bot AI, allowing for enjoyable matches even when playing solo.

Many core features and cosmetics are locked behind a paywall, which frustrates players looking for a complete experience.
The game suffers from significant bugs, including hit registration issues, lag, and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
The player base is very low, leading to matches often being filled with bots, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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35%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and enjoyable, particularly in social settings, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking progression, and plagued by bots. Issues such as poor netcode and unresponsive mechanics detract from the experience, though some appreciate the game's visuals and soundtrack. Overall, while there are fun elements, many feel the game suffers from a lack of content and updates.
- “Simple and fun gameplay.”
- “Core gameplay loop can be fun, and as a LAN party game I think this has potential.”
- “Gameplay is fun and the AI does the job pretty well.”
- “Dead game, no players, boring gameplay, no progression or skins, too many bots—don't play.”
- “I played one match and was already bored with the gameplay loop.”
- “Horrific netcode, bots are ridiculous (sometimes shoot through walls, sometimes take no damage), core mechanics are garbage, aiming feels terrible and your iron sights don't really matter.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing design and versatility, allowing it to run on lower-end systems while still delivering a visually engaging experience. However, some players note that despite its low-poly style, it can be demanding on hardware, requiring a decent graphics card for optimal performance. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging gameplay.
- “Graphically, it's a really nice game with graphics that you can run even on a toaster, featuring beautiful and interesting rotation of maps with multiple different game modes.”
- “Incredible graphics, game modes, and game design.”
- “Cool game with awesome graphics and fun gameplay.”
- “Despite the low-poly graphics, the game still requires a gaming graphics card.”
- “I'm on Windows 11 with an i5 core and Intel UHD graphics, and I can only run 60fps at a resolution of 400x400 and under, on low settings.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting significant bugs, lag, and visual glitches that detract from the experience. While some find it enjoyable for casual play, the overall consensus is that the game's technical issues, including misaligned controls and problematic melee mechanics, hinder its quality.
- “Kinda fun for a party night, but too buggy to spend money on.”
- “Not good, very laggy, weird game modes, gun and crosshair aren't aligned, visual glitches, too many bots.”
- “Melee is buggy as hell.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the removal of repetitive "take revenge" missions that forced them into unfavorable situations, while others noted a lack of a compelling narrative altogether.
- “Some players never get dominated, so this mission forced you to lose.”
- “No story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, players acknowledge improvements in optimization since earlier releases, noting enhanced performance and playability. However, many still experience significant issues, such as lag, stuttering, and inconsistent frame rates, even on high-end hardware. There is a strong demand for further updates to address these ongoing optimization problems.
- “Played some of the earlier releases, and it has come a long way from there considering performance and overall playability.”
- “Terrible optimization; my 2080 Super is running at full speed but I'm only getting high 120 FPS. What the heck?”
- “Expect to always be lagging, stuttering, and seeing people teleport.”
- “It's a good game, but we need more updates and optimization.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both annoyingly fun and genuinely amusing, with players noting the irony that many who start the game don't even complete their first match.
- “It's annoyingly fun and funny as heck.”
- “I also find it funny that less than half of the people who tried playing the game didn't even finish their first match.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over player experience, often through aggressive in-game purchases or microtransactions.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, and the optional purchases are reasonably priced and enhance the experience without being necessary.”
- “The balance between free and paid content is well done; I never feel forced to spend money to progress or enjoy the game.”
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”