Welcome Back To 2007
- May 9, 2018
- Siberian Mouse
Get on Steam"Welcome Back To 2007" is a first-person shooter game that transports players back to the year 2007. The game features pixelated graphics and nostalgic references to the pop culture of the time. With various weapons and enemies to combat, players must fight their way through levels while completing missions and unlocking new content. This game offers a blast from the past and a unique gaming experience for fans of old-school shooters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun, simple 2D platforming experience with a touch of challenge, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- Achievement hunters will find it easy to unlock a large number of achievements, adding to the game's appeal.
- Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the nostalgic retro aesthetic and chaotic music, finding it entertaining in a quirky way.
- The graphics are poor and the controls are floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Achievements frequently spam the screen, obstructing gameplay and making it difficult to see enemies and navigate levels.
- The game suffers from repetitive level design and lacks polish, making it feel like a low-quality, amateur effort.
- graphics22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, described as "ms paint graphics" and reminiscent of outdated retro pixel art. Players noted the lack of customization options and resolution settings, leading to a frustrating experience, especially when combined with other gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic, many find the graphics painful and a significant drawback to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“If you enjoy challenging platformers and you don't care about the graphics, then you will enjoy the game.”
“As much as I like indie games, this one just didn't really keep my interest long enough to play through it all. It does have some good ideas; jetpacks are always fun even if they're a bit sluggish. Pixel art can look really good, especially if you're going for a retro aesthetic like this game is.”
“Graphics, music, and sound effects are very simple.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“This game is an easy achievement hoard if you're willing to deal with terrible graphics, awful physics, and an annoying checkpoint system.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its janky controls, lack of polish, and unsatisfying mechanics, making it feel repetitive and frustrating. While some players appreciate the interesting jetpack mechanic and retro pixel art, many find the level design and combat system lacking, particularly the weak weaponry and poor enemy AI. Overall, the game struggles to maintain player interest due to its numerous gameplay issues.
“The interesting jetpack mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
“If you opt to get the original Greenlight edition (DLC), it's like having two games in one with different game mechanics.”
“Pixel art can look really good, especially if you're going for a retro aesthetic like this game is.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
“Crappy level design and repetitive and boring gameplay; every minute in this game is a wasted one. Only buy if you want a bunch of achievements for some reason.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it chaotic and enjoyable, contributing to a fun atmosphere, while others criticize it as repetitive and poorly executed. Despite its simplicity, a few users appreciate the soundtrack, although it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the music is seen as a notable aspect, albeit with significant room for improvement.
“So far though, I've really enjoyed this game; it's trippy, the music is honestly chaotic and has been the most fun rage game I've played since Super Meat Boy.”
“This game has a funny atmosphere with a cool soundtrack.”
“I like the music.”
“The music became very repetitive after a while.”
“Graphics, music, and sound effects are very simple.”
“This is a particularly bad, very lazy Russian effort with slapped together garbage pixel assets and music presumably ripped off from someone else.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny atmosphere and entertaining soundtrack. Many users expected a lighthearted experience akin to its sequel, and they found it delivered on that front, making it enjoyable for its comedic elements.
“This game has a funny atmosphere with a cool soundtrack.”
“I bought this expecting funny garbage like its sequel and for the achievements to make it worth my fifty cents.”
“☑️ funny”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including slippery controls and frequent bugs, with menu crashes occurring early in gameplay. Despite these problems, some users find it somewhat acceptable given its low price as an indie title.
“The controls are slippery, and the game is buggy; the menu crashes the game early on.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humorous atmosphere, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
