The Stalin Subway: Red Veil

47%
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"The Stalin Subway: Red Veil" is a first-person shooter game set in an alternate 1950s Moscow. Players must navigate the metro system, battle enemy factions, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious red veil covering the city. The game features a variety of weapons, upgrades, and tactical options to combat the dangers lurking in the subway.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story9 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school WWII shooters.
  • Despite its flaws, some players found enjoyment in the gunplay and the challenge it presents.
  • The game is relatively short, making it a quick playthrough for those looking for a brief experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor graphics, unresponsive controls, and frequent crashes.
  • Gameplay is frustratingly difficult, with enemies that can kill players almost instantly, even on easy mode.
  • Voice acting and translations are subpar, contributing to an overall lack of immersion and coherence in the story.
  • story50 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being convoluted, poorly executed, and filled with frustrating escort missions that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the attempt to convey emotional depth and historical context, many find the narrative incoherent and riddled with technical issues, making it difficult to engage with the plot. Overall, the story fails to meet expectations, often feeling like an afterthought in a game plagued by bugs and design flaws.

    • “The game's dynamic story grips the player by the throat and pulls them straight into the action, whilst doing this it allows the player to learn first-hand that this is no ordinary first-person shooter; it instead makes the player learn the harsh truths of the difficulties the soldiers went through by throwing them straight into a chaotic warzone whilst simulating how heavy the soldiers' bodies were after days of fatigue.”
    • “I rate it 10/10 for its story, graphics, and Stalin.... don't try to start it in the evening, cause it only works in the afternoon...”
    • “Best FPS I played in a long time, the story is something and you play as a woman.”
    • “The plot, which has you playing a woman who makes sex groans every time she dies, is slightly more coherent, to the point where you could probably try to follow it without getting lost somewhere in Siberia, but it's still not really good.”
    • “The game's dynamic story grips the player by the throat and pulls them straight into the action, whilst doing this it allows the player to learn first hand that this is no ordinary first person shooter; instead, it makes the player learn the harsh truths of the difficulties the soldiers went through by throwing them straight into a chaotic warzone.”
    • “Short, linear, buggy, scripted like hell, no leaning, no boss, no real ending, no conclusion to the story, maybe 5 different enemy types.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated and subpar, with many users noting issues such as flickering textures, bugs, and a lack of resolution options. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and atmospheric detail, the overall consensus is that the visuals do not meet modern standards and detract from the gameplay experience. A few reviews mention slight improvements over previous titles, but these are overshadowed by persistent performance issues and a general lack of polish.

    • “Positive aspects are that it's more stable than its predecessor; it has slightly better graphics (at least no missing textures) and the price again was dead cheap.”
    • “Voice acting and graphics are amazing.”
    • “However, even for 2006, the graphics and textures are pretty good (though the grenade explosions need to change).”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “This game has very bad graphics and it is a very laggy game and you can see right through the walls because the graphics are so bad.”
    • “Totally unbalanced gameplay, endless and repetitive maps, shit graphics, and absurdly bad voice.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being recycled, frustratingly difficult, and plagued by bugs and poor level design. While some appreciate the addition of new weapons and find the challenging mechanics enjoyable, others describe the overall experience as dull and unbalanced, with basic controls that fail to elevate the gameplay. Despite its shortcomings, a few players argue that the realistic mechanics and intense difficulty can provide a redeeming quality for those willing to overlook the flaws.

    • “The gameplay is difficult, sure, but it is this difficulty that makes it fun for some.”
    • “The gameplay is arguably this game's saving grace.”
    • “Everything is realistic and the gameplay mechanics are unmatched even in today's game engines.”
    • “While almost everything in the game is recycled from the previous Stalin Subway (except the soundtrack), the gameplay is a bit different because the developers had the idea of making the game much harder and more frustrating. The first one was better... just make sure you play it with the Zikshadow improvement mod and also remember to quicksave pretty often, and you will get an almost semi-decent budget FPS (though a very short one, not necessarily a bad thing considering the game is not a masterpiece).”
    • “The gameplay is extremely dull, and the game is still very buggy.”
    • “I just completed it on normal difficulty and I honestly can't believe that it got released with all the problems the game mechanics have.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting it as an improvement over the original soundtrack, while others find it inferior and even problematic, causing crashes when enabled. Despite these issues, certain tracks are appreciated for fitting the game's atmosphere, though many feel the overall quality does not match the first installment. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight amidst a backdrop of gameplay frustrations.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The game's soundtrack is somewhat of an improvement but that's about it on the positives.”
    • “The music, however, is quite good and fits the game well.”
    • “Enabling the Russian electronica soundtrack, which is worse than the first game's music, makes the game take literally 30 seconds to pause/unpause, which I'm pretty sure is even longer than the first game took.”
    • “There was no music whatsoever, which made the game eerily silent.”
    • “Despite that, both the menu music and the in-game music are trash compared to the first game.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, freezing issues, and gameplay glitches that hinder the overall experience. While some players note that the game runs well once operational, the initial difficulties in getting it to run and the frequent technical problems make it nearly unplayable for many. Overall, the game is described as a "huge technical mess" with significant stability issues.

    • “The game runs smoothly once you get it started, showcasing impressive stability during gameplay.”
    • “Once you manage to launch it, the performance is solid and stable, providing a great experience.”
    • “The overall stability of the game is commendable, with minimal crashes and smooth transitions.”
    • “I play on easy difficulty, and I died at level 1 and level 2. The game freezes when going to the main menu and when I die.”
    • “It is impossible to play this game; it's so buggy. Please fix it.”
    • “Huge technical mess with buggy physics, useless AI, and a horribly implemented story.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its low-budget production values, including terrible English translations and hilariously poor voice acting, which many players find amusing. While the game features some genuinely funny moments, such as soldiers discussing the player before engagement, the overall experience is marred by technical issues like broken cutscene lip-sync and visual glitches. Despite its high difficulty and numerous bugs, players can still find enjoyment in the game's comedic elements.

    • “Hilarious because of how low budget everything is.”
    • “On a lighter note, the voice acting is hilariously bad and you occasionally catch soldiers having conversations about you before you engage them.”
    • “Cutscene lipsync is hilariously broken.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and failing to run smoothly on contemporary gaming PCs. Users report frequent crashes and overall awful performance, with no available fixes to address these issues, further compounded by subpar graphics.

    • “Really badly optimized game, barely works on any modern computer.”
    • “The performance was awful and there were crashes all the time - for the first game, there is a fix online to improve its performance, but there is no fix for this one.”
    • “Despite the bad performance, the graphics are terrible.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized, with users perceiving it as a cash grab that capitalizes on nostalgia and abandonware, despite some arguing it isn't entirely shameless. Overall, the game's poor visuals and story contribute to the negative sentiment surrounding its monetization strategy.

    • “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
    • “Horrible visuals, awful story, and the whole thing just feels like a big cash grab.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    While some users find the replay value to be significant, allowing for extensive playtime of up to 500 hours, others caution against the game if you're looking for a substantial investment of time or consistent performance, suggesting it may not be worth the gamble.

    • “I would not recommend this game to you if you seek a game to invest more time in or at least offer you some replayability, or if you are afraid to gamble your money on a game that may not launch for you at all.”
    • “The replay value is huge and I can easily log 500 hours.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game effectively captures an oppressive, post-war Soviet atmosphere, despite its outdated graphics. While the ambiance is generally appreciated, frequent deaths can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game has a nice atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics, while terrible by today's standards and not very good for the standards of its release date, do a very effective job in recreating an oppressive, post-war Soviet atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game presents a surreal and emotionally charged narrative centered around nfkrz's quest to rescue his people amidst bizarre transformations and societal challenges. The storyline blends humor and absurdity with deeper themes of acceptance and transformation, culminating in a unique exploration of identity and fate.

    • “This game beautifully captures the emotional journey of its characters, making players feel deeply connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
    • “The narrative is filled with poignant moments that evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy to sorrow, leaving a lasting impact on the player.”
    • “Players are taken on an emotional rollercoaster, where every decision feels weighty and significant, enhancing the overall experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to locating the correct doors or objectives to progress, echoing similar frustrations from the first installment.

    • “Other than that, it can be tedious to find the right door or objective to activate... just like in the first game.”
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