Virvius
- April 6, 2024
- Enfenyx
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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic shooters like Quake and Doom, with great attention to detail in its design and atmosphere.
- Shooting mechanics are satisfying, with precise gunplay and a variety of creative enemies that provide a fun challenge.
- The level design is engaging, filled with secrets and puzzles that encourage exploration and add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Movement can feel floaty or unresponsive, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience, especially during platforming sections.
- Some enemies are too similar to their Quake counterparts, which might make the game feel less original to some players.
- As the game is still in early access, it has some rough edges and may require further polish and feedback to improve the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay immerses players in a dark, hostile environment filled with biomechanical demons and a variety of weapons and resources to discover. It evokes nostalgia with classic elements reminiscent of the Quake series, including enemies, secrets, and interactive mechanics like switches and keycards. Overall, the experience is engaging and encourages exploration and resourcefulness.
“You are thrown into an extremely dark world full of metal, rust, mud, dirty water, and biomechanical demons, and you must survive by exploring the hostile environment to find as many weapons and resources as possible.”
“It's quite incredible -- not to give anything away, but if you want to revive some of that nostalgia, you'll get it here: enemies, weapons, secrets, switches, text hints on-screen, buttons that interface with mechanical devices, even lasers and moving platforms, and keycards -- all quake style.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music is characterized by a dark and humorous tone, adding an enjoyable layer to the experience. While some users noted that the sound levels can be a bit quiet at times, the overall quality of the music is highly praised.
“The music is very atmospheric and adds a unique depth to the game.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“The music is engaging and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The music is very doom and gloom, and it is quite funny.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic aesthetic, reminiscent of classic titles like Quake and Doom, creating a unique atmosphere. However, some players find the movement mechanics, described as gliding or sliding, detract from the overall experience, particularly during platforming. Overall, the visuals may not appeal to everyone but are appreciated for their distinct style.
“Everything from guns and shooting to speed and maps, secrets, and of course aesthetics are very lovingly reminiscent of Quake and Doom.”
“Graphics won't be for everyone, but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
“If I have one complaint, it is that you sort of glide around when moving, kind of like a sliding-on-ice feeling, which I'm not a fan of when it comes to traversing the world and especially not during platforming sections.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a distinct 90's shooter vibe, enhanced by detailed graphics and a diverse array of enemies and weapons. While the graphics may not appeal to all players, they effectively contribute to a unique and immersive experience.
“Graphics won't be for everyone, but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
“The graphics won't be for everyone, but they ooze with their own atmosphere.”
“There's so much attention to detail in recreating that 90's shooter atmosphere, from the hordes of enemies to the variety of weapons.”
