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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 58.6 hrs on record (17.4 hrs at review time)
Posted: 3 May, 2020 @ 10:11pm
Updated: 18 May, 2020 @ 6:55am

Jesus Christ where do i even start with this one?


It exceeded in capturing the spirit of old fps in a single game while feeling new and refreshing at the same time. The low poly graphics really adds to the charm, the three episodes feel incredibly unique and distinct from each other. what really sets this game apart from the rest is it's take on eldritch horror - which I really dig in games. That being said, the game can go from you blasting away baddies to a banger soundtrack (which oh, we'll certainly get to in a moment) to feeling claustrophobic and isolated and scared. You could be armed to the teeth and you'd still feel scared and it's glorious. Not only that, but the game twists and turns in ways that would mess with the player's expectations, and get super interesting.

The weapons all feel super useful and fun to use, the enemies are just as fun to fight, the level design is absolutely incredible, and the soundtrack. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ the soundtrack - Andrew Hulshult has made tracks that are not only absolute bangers - maybe even some of my favorite songs in gaming, but also ones that are either atmospheric or just downright terrifying. The sound design is satisfying and the movement is fast and just as satisfying. The boss fights are also fun and the developers snuck some memes in that are in a way that they won't get in the way of the pacing, which is good.

Endless mode is also a thing - 3 maps, and just you against a horde of monsters to see both how much points you can rack up, and how long you survive. it's definitely tricky on higher difficulties, which for me is what makes it fun. There's also Duskworld, the game's multiplayer which, sadly, seems underpopulated at the moment. There is a Discord for the game however, where I believe people host tournaments. If anything else, you could always play the multiplayer with your friends.

Overall, this game is absolutely amazing in what it achieves to be - it combines the fast paced action, weapons, and enemies of old school fps and ties eldritch horror elements into the mix. The soundtrack is beautiful and the other modes are alot of fun.

So go sip on some Boomer juice - it's another 666/10!
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