X-17

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X-17 is a single player action game. It was developed by Panzer Gaming and was released on April 5, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game provides a unique and hilarious experience that can lead to unexpected laughter.
Some players found the game to be a source of joy and motivation during tough times, helping them find hope.
Despite its flaws, a few players appreciate the deeper commentary on society that the game attempts to convey.

The game is riddled with technical issues, including broken animations, poor audio quality, and unresponsive controls.
Many players describe the gameplay as frustrating and unpolished, with enemies being unchallenging and levels being poorly designed.
The developer has a reputation for creating low-quality asset flips, leading to widespread disappointment and anger among players.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's story is described as compelling and impactful, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected life outcomes. While some players found the narrative to be less significant compared to other elements like graphics and gameplay, others appreciated its depth and character development, particularly highlighting the journey of a character named Mark. Overall, the story adds a meaningful layer to the gaming experience, making it a worthwhile aspect for players.
- “The moral of the story is that 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.”
- “This game surpassed all my expectations: great graphics, excellent gunplay, and a compelling story. For only $15 (I bought it for $5), this game is a must-have for any hardcore gamer. 10/10.”
- “It is really good, and if you look past the mistakes, it is a beautiful story of a really rad man named Mark.”
- “Story?”
- “Lol, what story?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
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.
- “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.”
- “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!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as impressive and a highlight of the experience, others criticize them as blurry and poorly optimized, suggesting a lack of effort in development. 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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it genuinely hilarious at times, while others appreciate its unintentional comedy due to its poor quality. Overall, it can provide entertainment, especially if approached with low expectations.
- “This game was hilarious at times.”
- “It is pretty funny, and I had fun with it, to be honest.”
- “You know, if this game was around $2-3, I might recommend it because it's so bad it's kind of funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as relaxing, providing a soothing experience for players; however, the lack of proper audio controls is a significant drawback, forcing users to resort to external methods to manage the background music.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “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.”