Tunnel Rats

About

"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

28%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a semi-decent graphic quality for a 2009 release.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the atmosphere of the game.
There are some interesting gameplay elements, such as collecting dog tags and severed ears to increase health.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes and poor compatibility with modern systems.
Gameplay is repetitive and uninspired, with boring level design and a frustrating checkpoint system.
The main character's dialogue is often annoying, and the AI is poorly designed, leading to a lack of challenge.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game, while somewhat decent for its 2009 release, are generally considered outdated, with visuals reminiscent of early 2000s titles.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 exhibit pleasing aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are deemed passable but not impressive, especially given the game's price point.
- “The graphics were serviceable.”
- “Graphics are at best passable - character and weapon models are subpar, but 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of "Tunnel Rats" is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, buggy weapons, and poor hit detection, which significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Additionally, the game suffers from terrible level design and a frustrating checkpoint system, contributing to an overall sense of instability.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
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 one 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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of "Tunnel Rats" is widely criticized for its frequent glitches, poor mechanics, and unengaging cutscenes, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Many reviewers feel that the game is overpriced at $20, as it offers minimal content and enjoyment, suggesting it would be more appropriately valued at around $5.
- “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.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being ineffective, with players feeling that ads provide no benefit and the overall weapon handling is poor, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.