Vengeance
- April 29, 2020
- 314 Arts
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Vengeance" is a shooter game that offers multiple game modes and maps, taking inspiration from 2007-era online shooters with a focus on fast-paced action and no microtransactions. It supports 2-player co-op, multi-player, and single-player modes, as well as PvP. The game features sensational mechanics and excellent graphics, with a disclaimer that its small community may make finding real players difficult, emphasizing bot matches.
Reviews
- The game features solid gunplay and enjoyable mechanics, reminiscent of classic FPS titles.
- It offers a variety of weapons and maps, providing a fun experience, especially in offline mode against bots.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game suffers from a lack of active players, making multiplayer matches difficult to find.
- Bots are often overpowered, with aimbot-like accuracy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game is still in early access and feels unpolished, with issues such as slow reload times and clunky menus.
- graphics34 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are decent to good, especially considering the game's low price point. While some praise the animations and overall visual quality, others point out issues like high contrast, texture errors, and optimization problems for lower-end PCs. Overall, the visuals are generally appreciated, but there is room for improvement in terms of polish and performance.
“The animations are brilliant, so are the graphics.”
“The graphics are really great, considering how cheap the game actually is.”
“Graphics are insane.”
“The visuals are slightly better than the free-to-play Roblox mod Frontlines, which you will find has a far more active player base any time of the day than on this one.”
“40 fps with 2014 graphics (medium/high spec PC), terrible controls, and no players (I had to try it with bots) make it impossible to play.”
“Graphics are decent but it has some texture errors, like you can see the skin of the bot in the sky.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, fast-paced mechanics reminiscent of classic shooters like Call of Duty and Counter-Strike, offering enjoyable gunplay and responsive controls. However, players have noted technical issues, such as slow weapon switching and reload times, which can disrupt the flow of action. While the game shows potential and is enjoyable, it still requires refinement in its mechanics and sound design to enhance the overall experience.
“Overall, I think the game is fun and for an FPS made in Unity, it has fluent mechanics and nice gunplay.”
“I love the mix of gaming mechanics of Call of Duty and Counter-Strike; it really makes for a fresh game.”
“The small maps, despite grenades being whack, make for extremely fast and hectic gameplay, which is such a joy.”
“This game has technical problems and needs work on game mechanics.”
“Great gunplay and graphics but the gameplay is shallow and lacking.”
“This game is slow gameplay wise.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and good graphics, others highlight the need for improvements, particularly for mid-end and low-end PCs. Issues such as stuttering and the need for better weapon animations and sound polishing have been noted, indicating that further optimization could enhance the overall experience. Despite these concerns, there is potential for improvement, especially if the developers focus on refining the game's performance.
“Good graphics, runs smoothly, gunplay is awesome, and no microtransactions!”
“The game runs smoothly and has some potential.”
“Needs a little bit of optimization, but it's not a problem because the game was released yesterday.”
“Performance is okay, but for a game this basic, it's sad to see any stutters.”
“Without a player base and with this level of optimization, I can't recommend it. However, if the devs decide to create a more polished single-player experience, I might consider playing that.”
“It needs a little bit of optimization, but it's not a problem because the game was released yesterday.”
- stability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is described as somewhat buggy, with issues like ragdoll glitches and targeting problems with bots. However, players find it enjoyable and fun, acknowledging that some bugs are expected given its early access status.
“It runs great on my PC and is pretty fun.”
“Other than that, it runs great, looks pretty decent visually, and the guns are fun.”
“Some ragdoll glitches and sometimes the bots only target you.”
“Has a few glitches/bugs (to be expected though, the game is early access after all...).”
“There are still buggy issues like the 'sliding', but it's acceptable since the game just launched and is in early access.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is well-received, as it features no microtransactions or DLC, allowing players to unlock everything through gameplay and leveling up. Priced at $10, it is viewed as a fair investment that supports a quality shooter experience without the pitfalls of cash grabs commonly seen in other titles. Overall, players appreciate the focus on gameplay over monetization.
“Awesome gunplay, for 10 bucks with no microtransactions, you are supporting a really good upcoming shooter that in its current state is still extremely satisfying with its gunplay and progression system with 15+ guns.”
“A good game, very much reminds me of the first MW game (before microtransactions).”
“Everything is unlocked through leveling up, no need to spend money on DLC and microtransactions.”
“A lot of work on the small stuff and is proving to be a labor of love more than the cash grab that other Unity titles have sought to be.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is notably lacking, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a narrative or single-player mode. While there is hope for future content, including cooperative missions, the current state offers little in terms of storytelling.
“If you are into story, there is none.”
“I hope for a good single player in the future, but it is very early and I understand there is no story mode.”
“A little bit of backstory: I got a coupon for this game, went to check it out even if Steam coupons are usually for terrible games.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting amusing moments such as unexpected corpse launches and the irony of being kicked from a lobby for high ping despite selecting "offline" mode. The comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making gameplay enjoyable and entertaining.
“Exploring the guns, playing gun game, laughing about funny corpse launches, it's all right there.”
“Something funny that I also noticed with my bad internet is that the game will kick you out of a lobby for having too high a ping even if you selected 'offline' in the matchmaking process.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need to manage offline selections and adjust the ping threshold, which adds unnecessary complexity to the experience.
“Not only having to select offline, but also having to change the ping threshold is a bit more tedious than it needs to be.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game enhanced by the AI's increasing difficulty, which creates a sense of realism and immersion, making them feel as though they are engaged in genuine online matches. This dynamic keeps the experience fresh and challenging, contributing to a deeper emotional investment in the gameplay.
