Voice of Pripyat
- November 19, 2014
- Slav Pankratov
Get on Steam"Voice of Pripyat" is a 3D first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world with intense battles against zombies and anomalies. The game features 5 play modes, including team deathmatch, deathmatch, capture the flag, zombie mode, and peace mode, across 15 large maps. With over 70 weapons and various customization options, players can personalize their character and use artifacts and consumables for an advantage in battle. Achievements and a global leaderboard add a competitive edge to the gaming experience.
Reviews
- The game was previously enjoyable and had a fun experience when it was free on Facebook.
- There is potential for improvement and a dedicated player base due to its history on Facebook.
- Some players appreciate the nostalgic graphics reminiscent of classic games.
- The game is currently broken and unplayable on Steam, with many users unable to connect or access features.
- Graphics and animations are poorly executed, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The game feels abandoned by developers, with no updates or improvements since its release.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and reminiscent of early titles like Half-Life 1, while others appreciate their nostalgic charm akin to N64 graphics. Many users report technical issues, such as unresponsive menu buttons and poor performance even on high-spec machines, suggesting that the graphical quality may be underwhelming and in need of improvement. Overall, the visuals seem to detract from the gaming experience for a significant number of players.
“I love this game! I could see the graphics way better; this game is fun!”
“The graphics have a bit of a charm to them too, like if you wanted to play GoldenEye on N64 graphics in an online FPS, this is a very well-functioning example of that.”
“The graphics have a bit of a charm to them too, like if you wanted to play GoldenEye on N64 graphics in an online FPS, this is a very well-functioning example of that.”
“The graphics don't help either; they remind me of Half-Life 1, and it's not even a tactical shooter because you can see anyone's health bar and name when you are anywhere near them, even through walls.”
“Hopefully they can add some graphical abilities to the Steam user side of things because the graphics seem toned down to the point where it looks like it was rendered in a browser.”
“- ugly graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received negative feedback, with users describing it as "lame" and highlighting a poor player base that detracts from the experience. Some believe the game could improve if it better adhered to its intended universe and gameplay style, reminiscent of the Stalker series.
“This game may have potential if they really work to stick to a universe and gameplay like the Stalker we know.”
“Lame gameplay.”
“I've joined a game and a few months ago it's the same awful player base and poor gameplay.”
“This game may have potential, if they really work to stick to a universe and a gameplay like the Stalker we know.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, lacking a cohesive narrative or character development, as players engage in repetitive tasks like killing rats or escorting scientists without any meaningful context or progression beyond a simple mission bar.
“This is not a clone of Stalker; there is no story and no different characters.”
“These jobs are not in-game missions.”
“You see a progression bar near the name of the mission: kill rats, escort scientists, etc., with a required amount of time.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently fully playable but suffers from various glitches and bugs, which detracts from the overall experience. While recent updates have introduced new weapon skins and improved balance, players still find the game lacking in excitement.
“The time will tell if there will be more updates, but at the moment, it is fully playable with some glitches.”
“Review update: they've added some new weapon skins and provided more balance to the second lobby; however, the game is still buggy and, most importantly, boring.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game allows players to engage without upfront costs, relying instead on in-game currency (bolts and gold) for purchases, which eliminates the need for real money transactions unlike some browser versions. However, some users feel that better alternatives exist that offer a more favorable free-to-play experience.
“You have 2 currencies: bolts and gold, to buy weapons, ammunition, armor, items such as food/medkits, and bonuses. You don't need to use real currency to buy items in the game, contrary to the browser versions with microtransactions.”
“If you like this kind of game, you can at least do better and find one that only has in-game purchases, but allows you to start playing without shelling out ten bucks on this piece of garbage.”
“You have two currencies: bolts and gold, to buy weapons, ammunition, armor, items such as food/medkits, and bonuses. You don't need to use real currency to buy items in the game, contrary to the browser versions with microtransactions.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by dark and absurd elements, such as the enjoyment derived from sniping players and the chaotic environment created by grenades. Players find amusement in the clever tactics of camping and farming opponents, adding a layer of irony to the gameplay experience.
“Sniping safely at blonde heads all the time and laughing when grenades are falling everywhere...”
“The funny thing about these players, quite smart in fact, is that they camp your spawn and farm you.”
