"X-17" is a 3rd/FPS action shooter game with multiplayer in development, focusing on Mark Faroh's adventure to protect the powerful Obelisk he created. However, the Obelisk's true nature brings unexpected chaos and a need to master various weapons and power-ups. The game features a completed Story and level design, with early access options to resolve bugs and enhance the overall experience.
Reviews
- Some players found the game to be hilariously entertaining in its poor quality, providing a good laugh.
- A few reviews suggest that the game can serve as a unique commentary on society and personal reflection.
- Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the graphics and found it to be a memorable experience.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with poor quality, lacking originality and proper development.
- Many players reported numerous technical issues, including bugs, broken mechanics, and unplayable gameplay.
- The developer has a reputation for unethical practices, leading to distrust among potential buyers.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally criticized for being rough and frustrating, with enemies described as bullet sponges and ineffective weapons. Despite its poor quality, some users find it entertaining for a brief, humorous experience, especially given its low price. Overall, it seems to offer more laughs than quality gameplay.
“The actual gameplay is more rough than how my uncle would play with me; however, if you want a good laugh, I suggest getting it for the poor quality cutscenes.”
“It was completely random, and the gameplay hurt my spiritual self, but for 79p, it is a good 1-hour laugh, so pick it up if you dare!”
“Gameplay is horrible, mainly because all of the enemies are bullet sponges and the weapons you're given to fight them are terrible.”
“It was completely random and the gameplay hurt my spiritual self, but for 79p it is a good 1-hour laugh, so pick it up if you dare!”
“Any level of quality in gameplay?”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as compelling and impactful, resonating with themes of perseverance and unexpected outcomes in life. While some players question the depth of the narrative, many appreciate it as a strong complement to the game's impressive graphics and gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for gamers.
“This game surpassed all my expectations, great graphics, excellent gunplay, compelling story and for only $15 (I bought it for $5), this game is a must-have for any hardcore gamer, 10/10.”
“Story?”
“Lol, what story?”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some players criticize them as blurry and poorly optimized, suggesting a lack of effort in development, while others praise the visuals as impressive and a highlight of the experience, especially considering the game's low price. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some finding the graphics to be a strong point and others viewing them as a drawback.
“This game surpassed all my expectations, great graphics, excellent gunplay, compelling story and for only $15 (I bought it for $5), this game is a must-have for any hardcore gamer, 10/10”
“The visuals are blurry, the usual side effect of a developer not bothering to tweak, refine, or optimize the Unreal Engine. This was slapped together quickly with no effort expended on polishing.”
“A good game that has many advantages, such as graphics, but is boring with its variety. I agree it may take a couple of hours, but it will get boring soon.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music has been criticized for being annoying and lacking proper audio controls, forcing players to use external methods to mute it. While some players found the music initially relaxing, it quickly became a source of frustration.
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it genuinely hilarious at times, while others feel it leans more towards being amusingly bad. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal to those who appreciate a more ironic or low-quality humor, especially if the game were priced lower.
“This game was hilarious at times.”
“If this game were priced around $2-3, I might recommend it because it's so bad that it's kind of funny.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”