Tunnel Rats
- May 15, 2009
- Replay Studios
Get on Steam"Tunnel Rats" is a single-player shooter set in the Vietnam War, where you play as a lone US soldier from a "Tunnel Rats" squad, tasked with clearing out tunnel systems filled with deadly traps and Vietcong soldiers. The game aims to recreate the grim atmosphere and intense scenes from the movie "1968 Tunnel Rats," with harsh visuals, a creepy soundtrack, and graphic depictions of war's horrors. The game takes place in both claustrophobic tunnel mazes and a war-torn jungle, where you must face numerous challenges and survive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a semi-decent graphic quality for a 2009 release.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the atmosphere.
- There are some interesting gameplay elements, such as collecting dog tags and navigating traps.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and compatibility issues, making it difficult to run on modern systems.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks inspiration, with uninspired level design and poor enemy AI.
- The game is overpriced for its short length and overall quality, with many players feeling it is not worth the asking price.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while somewhat decent for its 2009 release, are generally considered outdated, with visuals reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Users note that character and weapon models are subpar, though some outdoor environments display a bit more detail. Overall, the graphics are deemed passable but not impressive, especially given the game's price point.
“The graphics were serviceable.”
“Some of the outdoor areas look nice.”
“The graphics aren't important, I think, but for a game released in 2009, it won't impress.”
“The only bad thing is that you cannot get it to work unless you are using a low-end Intel graphics card.”
“Visuals straight out of 2001, except the flashlight casts shadows and there's some barely noticeable bump mapping.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, poor hit detection for weapons, and a flawed checkpoint system, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Users have reported that the overall execution, including level design and animations, is subpar, contributing to a negative impression of the game.
“With frequent glitches, terrible gameplay, dreadful cutscenes, and a loathsome main character, Tunnel Rats is a miserable experience from start to finish.”
“Buggy weapons - knife hit detection is bad.”
“Terrible level design, buggy weapons and animations, horrid checkpoint system.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a survivor in an NVA prison who awakens in a slaughterhouse, but it is criticized for its weak narrative and a twist ending that feels unsatisfactory. Reviewers note that the protagonist's focus on personal issues detracts from the urgency of his situation, undermining the overall impact of the plot.
“The story is not directly embedded in the film, but it is mentioned here: the plot revolves around a survivor who finds himself in an NVA prison and wakes up in the middle of a slaughterhouse.”
“The story is not directly embedded in the film, but is mentioned here: the plot is about one survivor who is in an NVA prison and wakes up in the middle of a slaughterhouse.”
“Terrible story with a 'twist' ending (hint: you get killed because of some nonsense) and a protagonist more worried about his daddy issues and his girlfriend than using the radio he has in his hands to communicate with the squad he's trying to catch up with.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tunnel Rats" is widely criticized for its frequent glitches, poor mechanics, and unengaging cutscenes, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Many users feel that the game is overpriced for the limited content it offers, suggesting it is worth significantly less than its asking price.
“With frequent glitches, terrible gameplay, dreadful cutscenes, and a loathsome main character, Tunnel Rats is a miserable experience from start to finish.”
“At $20, the game is ridiculously overpriced, and even back in the day when it ran without a hitch, the gameplay only provided a few hours of play worth no more than $5.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a very cool soundtrack that stands out, despite utilizing an older graphics card compared to more modern titles.
“It has a very cool soundtrack.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is poorly received, with players feeling that ads provide no value and the overall weapon handling detracts from the experience. Many users express frustration with the gameplay mechanics, suggesting that the monetization model fails to enhance enjoyment or engagement.
