Toxikk

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"Toxikk is a Sci-Fi shooter game with smooth gameplay, impressive visuals, and a great soundtrack, reminiscent of 90's FPS classics. Enjoy 2-player co-op, single-player, or multiplayer matches, with no competitive disadvantages for the free version. Experience all maps by earning XP and unlocking them, with a thriving community on Discord to answer any questions."

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,002 reviews

graphics186 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of classic arena shooters like Unreal Tournament and Quake.
Beautiful graphics and smooth controls, making for an enjoyable experience.
Bots provide a fun alternative when online servers are empty, allowing for practice and enjoyment.

Low player base, making it difficult to find online matches.
Limited content with only a few maps and game modes available.
Some weapon balance issues, particularly with the rocket launcher being overpowered.

graphics
302 mentions
62 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality and modern aesthetic, often compared favorably to classic arena shooters like Unreal Tournament and Quake. Players appreciate the smooth performance and vibrant visuals, which enhance the fast-paced gameplay, although some have noted issues with glare and detail that can hinder visibility. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, sound design is good, the maps are varied and well designed (for the most part), and all your favorite arena FPS modes are in there.”
- “The graphics are realy fantastic, that I must say.”
- “The graphics on max were very impressive and ran smooth on my laptop, and were intense on my TV & projector.”
- “This game's graphics serve more to hinder player skill by having too much glare, too much detail (even on the lowest graphics settings) and not enough distinction between the pickup items.”
- “It's just a really lame shooter that plays like a single developer took an old shooter engine and combined it with the recycled graphics from some previously failed game to make this.”
- “Visuals are not good enough to draw you in despite unoriginal gameplay.”
gameplay
286 mentions
40 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Toxikk is widely praised for its fast-paced, arena-style mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Unreal Tournament and Quake, featuring smooth movement, varied weapons, and a focus on individual skill without modern distractions like microtransactions or leveling systems. While many players appreciate the nostalgic feel and solid mechanics, some express concerns about limited content, server issues, and a small player base, which may hinder long-term engagement. Overall, the game is seen as a promising spiritual successor to classic arena shooters, though it still requires further development and community growth.
- “Given what it's going for, the gameplay is basically flawless.”
- “This game captures that chaos wonderfully, with a really great feeling of movement and momentum, fun weapons, great maps, and visceral gameplay.”
- “Toxikk manages to bring the FPS genre back to basics, gameplay found more typical in '90s shooters a la Unreal Tournament and Doom, but in a way that's refreshing and just purely fun for this current decade.”
- “Gameplay feels stale, and no, not in a nostalgic way.”
- “It's incredibly fun with surprisingly high quality visuals, decent weapons and solid mechanics but the plethora of networking issues, an obtuse menu system and a minimal amount of (incredibly grindy) content has given players little reason to stick around and very few reasons to come back.”
- “The reason I can't recommend this game is because in its current state the gameplay is a bit off.”
optimization
71 mentions
58 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its smooth performance and graphical quality, particularly on mid-range systems. However, some users report persistent performance issues, especially with specific maps and settings, suggesting that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are areas that still require improvement. Overall, the consensus leans towards a positive experience, with many players finding it runs well and is enjoyable to play.
- “Everything is well optimized and the controls are satisfying.”
- “This game is incredibly well optimized, fast paced and very addicting!”
- “Performance is flawless!”
- “Performance is under par, again, pathetic.”
- “It also had a lot of performance issues back then, and I really didn't want to, but I requested and got a refund...”
- “Vehicle maps aren't yet optimized.”
music
46 mentions
52 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the exhilarating battle soundtrack and its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during intense action sequences. While some users find the soundtrack to be nostalgic and fitting, others criticize the repetitive menu music and note that it could benefit from more variety. Overall, the in-game music is generally regarded as decent, with a few standout tracks that resonate well with players.
- “The action gets very intense and I love how the game's music changes based on where you stand during battle.”
- “The weapons are insane and the music in the game is incredible.”
- “Fast paced, beautiful graphic design, exhilarating battle soundtrack, really easy to pick up & play, and an unlimited free version with no microtransactions.”
- “Oh and also they stole content from other games (the intro songs are from other game titles or Skrillex remixes, not kidding).”
- “Menu music is horrible and very repetitive; it would be nice for it to have some variation, maybe an ambient part in the music, but the style is good though.”
- “+ music can range from 'meh' to actually pretty good.”
monetization
38 mentions
16 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its complete lack of microtransactions, offering a truly free-to-play experience without pay-to-win elements or additional DLCs, which is increasingly rare in the industry. Players appreciate the straightforward gameplay and accessibility, although there are concerns about the game's pricing and lack of advertising, which may hinder its player base growth. Overall, the monetization model is seen as a refreshing departure from common practices in modern gaming.
- “Even if you aren't willing to buy the game, just play it because it's truly free to play, as in you don't have microtransactions, special DLCs, and now they've even made all maps available to everyone, and this is rare enough these days.”
- “No microtransactions in this game (as of 2/18/2015) and there aren't any 'pay to win' aspects that I've seen at all.”
- “Fast-paced, beautiful graphic design, exhilarating battle soundtrack, really easy to pick up & play, and an unlimited free version with no microtransactions.”
- “If this game was free-to-play, great, but you stated no plans for that as you don't want many microtransactions. I get that, but there isn't a need to charge $19.99 for a game not worth $5, and there is no denial.”
- “The devs have been pretty straightforward about their resentment toward free-to-play games and microtransactions.”
- “Also, there's no annoying players that flock here because there's no microtransactions, so they can't say 'I have better skins and loadouts than you', which is refreshing to get away from.”
story
30 mentions
10 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The story in Toxikk is minimal, revolving around a conflict between two corporations, Drayos and Exocom, vying for global dominance. Players express a desire for a more developed narrative, including quests or backstory, to enhance the gameplay experience, especially when offline. Overall, while the game delivers on fast-paced action, the lack of a substantial storyline leaves some players wanting more depth.
- “The story goes like this: Drayos and Exocom are two giant companies battling for global domination.”
- “The weapons are a heavy dosage of classic deathmatch kind of firearms, and they have new names and a bit of backstory, too, and each weapon comes with a secondary fire.”
- “Blue cabbages and red melons kill each other with rocket launchers; that's important to the story, I think.”
- “Not sure if there will be a storyline at some point.”
- “This game is not bad because the bots are not content driven. I am a player who, if I can't play online, would want some story here and there, maybe a quest of some sort or just level-based stuff, maybe even backstory for God's sake as to why this game is blue vs. red (TF2) and why this game doesn't have a wave mode.”
- “Long story at an end: devs, you know what you need to do. I really want to play this game, but at its current state, it's almost impossible for me—boring and tedious.”
stability
28 mentions
14 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
79 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs and crashes, some users have encountered issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. The game is generally considered stable for an early access title, with several reviewers noting a lack of significant glitches. However, there are still mentions of occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game looks beautiful, runs great, and the AI is top-notch, sometimes even placing among real players.”
- “There are no glitches.”
- “It's very easy to control them, and from what I've seen, they're not buggy.”
- “But this game is amazing as it is, but those bugs need killing. Nobody likes a buggy game that crashes and forces you to have to Ctrl+Alt+Esc all the time.”
- “I really really really really really really really really really wanted this game to be better than UT4, but it is still a bit buggy, and UT4 is free and runs on a newer engine.”
- “However, this may just be my problem, but whenever I go to multiplayer, it freezes.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment despite the high-quality visuals and solid mechanics. Many feel that the increasing focus on grind over skill diminishes the experience, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue playing. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant barrier to engagement, with calls for developers to address these issues.
- “Fps games keep getting more and more grindy and less skill based.”
- “Jump dodging is tedious and repetitive and made for try-hard game enthusiasts who think they're elite somehow playing a game that requires so much practice just to be good at such a crappy game.”
- “Long story short, devs, you know what you need to do. I really want to play this game, but at its current state, it's almost impossible for me—boring and tedious.”
emotional
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, with some feeling overwhelmed to the point of tears, reminiscent of poignant moments in anime. While the gameplay is enjoyable, it also evokes feelings of inadequacy and sadness, particularly when faced with the skill of others, leading to a complex mix of joy and despair.
- “19/99 would cry again.”
- “This made me cry like an anime fan on prom night.”
- “When I played this, I was amazed at how fun the game was, but I was also soul crushed because everyone was so damn good at the game, that it made me feel like I didn't deserve to play it.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as outrageous and extremely funny, appealing particularly to fans of 90's shooters. Players find the combination of hilariously bad naming and entertaining gameplay to be a delightful surprise, especially in the solo mode against bots. Overall, the humor adds a significant charm to the experience, making it a must-try for those who appreciate a comedic touch in gaming.
- “Extremely funny!!”
- “This game has to be a must if you love the 90's shooters... super funny and also the solo mode (you playing vs bots) is super cool.”
- “Hilariously bad name, surprisingly good game; itzxxtoxikk420xx is fast-paced and a decent amount of fun for being something in early access.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Toxikk is heavily influenced by classic titles like Perfect Dark and Timesplitters, featuring a cyberpunk aesthetic that is well-executed in terms of texture and lighting. However, some players feel that the game's reliance on a more simplistic and clean design, reminiscent of Unreal Tournament 3, may detract from the vibrancy expected in arena shooters, particularly with the choice of map. Overall, while the current map showcases strong atmospheric elements, there is hope for more diverse and colorful environments in future updates.
- “The one map that there is looks extremely good in terms of texture, lighting, and atmosphere, and I'm hoping for this kind of consistent solid work from the devs on upcoming maps.”
- “Toxikk seems to copy the atmosphere of UT3, which can feel kind of weird with how simple and clean arena shooters are meant to look. They certainly could have picked a more vibrant map to showcase the game than the one in Hong Kong, which can feel very much like Shangri-La from UT3.”
- “Toxikk reminds me of Perfect Dark and Timesplitters with all of its cyberpunk atmosphere and weapons.”
replayability
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its solid single-player experience with bots, which contributes to a self-contained and complete gameplay experience. Many have rated its replayability as exceptionally high, with scores reaching 10/10.
- “The fact that, in addition to the game’s other virtues, there’s a solid single-player experience with bots says to me that this game is self-contained, complete, and has high replayability.”
- “Replayability - 10/10”