Why is this game so highly rated?

[Dewit]

Seriously curious. Since 90% of steam users don't write legit reviews and are usually really unreliable, I've come here for some answers. The game looks like a typical fps on acid, nothing too spectacular. Maybe you guys can give me some insight.

[RiggedQuarter]

It's been 6 months. let the thread die already.

[Mista Dobalina]

引用自 RiggedQuarter：

It's been 6 months. let the thread die already.

no

[Half life 3 is real]

(Sorry for necropost but I had some thoughts I felt like I had to share) This game absolutely revolts me, the mechanics probably are amazing and the gameplay probably is fun but the visual style and the ever present biological themes make me hard pass on this one, however I understand if you like this game, I can see exactly why one would like it. If I had the money I would try it for myself, but the visual style would probably still be too much for me anyways.

[Marcus Butthurticus]

引用自 amogamogus：

(Sorry for necropost but I had some thoughts I felt like I had to share) This game absolutely revolts me, the mechanics probably are amazing and the gameplay probably is fun but the visual style and the ever present biological themes make me hard pass on this one, however I understand if you like this game, I can see exactly why one would like it. If I had the money I would try it for myself, but the visual style would probably still be too much for me anyways.

It truly is a peculiar and unique artstyle.

[Half life 3 is real]

That is true

[bnnyy]

引用自 amogamogus：

(Sorry for necropost but I had some thoughts I felt like I had to share) This game absolutely revolts me, the mechanics probably are amazing and the gameplay probably is fun but the visual style and the ever present biological themes make me hard pass on this one, however I understand if you like this game, I can see exactly why one would like it. If I had the money I would try it for myself, but the visual style would probably still be too much for me anyways.

if every other element of the game interests you then when goes on sale for dirt cheap I'd still recommend trying it, the visual style is overwhelming at first but by the time I beat the 2nd level my brain adapted and it became as coherent as any other low-poly game. It'll always be surreal & borderline psychedelic but you'll quickly get used to it if you keep playing. The bio-horror is the core of the concept & storyline but not part of the actual gameplay except for very unrealistic organs, unless you've got a phobia that probably won't ruin it. Calling the gameplay unique would be an understatement, if you give it a shot and you get past those elements you'll be glad you did

[Medbag]

easy, once you get past the visual vomit show (2 levels was what it took) you find a game thats so satisfying to play. dont expect anything and just jump in... its worth it

[linda420]

OP didn't purchase the game!! Looks like we did bad of a job at convincing...

[Marcus Butthurticus]

引用自 Linda420：

OP didn't purchase the game!! Looks like we did bad of a job at convincing...

Considering how people who question the game gets told to leave or that they are to stupid to understand the game, are you suprised?

[DefinitelyNotARobot]

It's a brilliant game, very fun and functional. Combat is lethal and satisfying. It doesn't do anything <i>particularly</i> new, but it's cool.
The aesthetic is because of the dystopian setting and themes.
In most cyberpunk media they decry their setting and tech but it looks empowering and sexy.
Cruelty squad also has augmentations and stuff but it's viscerally disgusting biohorror. It's basically beating you over the head that this is bad, because previous approaches don't work. Nobody in their right mind would fantasise living in cruelty squad's world

[Marcus Butthurticus]

引用自 DefinitelyNotARobot：

It's a brilliant game, very fun and functional. Combat is lethal and satisfying. It doesn't do anything <i>particularly</i> new, but it's cool.
The aesthetic is because of the dystopian setting and themes.
In most cyberpunk media they decry their setting and tech but it looks empowering and sexy.
Cruelty squad also has augmentations and stuff but it's viscerally disgusting biohorror. It's basically beating you over the head that this is bad, because previous approaches don't work. Nobody in their right mind would fantasise living in cruelty squad's world

Honestly, it looks ugly as ♥♥♥♥ and is a epileptic and migraine imbueing nightmare.

[DefinitelyNotARobot]

That's the idea. It IS a nightmare. Epileptic stuff is mainly in the secret "neuron activator" mission though

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引用自 Dewit：

Seriously curious. Since 90% of steam users don't write legit reviews and are usually really unreliable, I've come here for some answers. The game looks like a typical fps on acid, nothing too spectacular. Maybe you guys can give me some insight.

You posted this a year ago and you still haven't played it? Its one of the greatest games of all time.

[Marcus Butthurticus]

引用自 DefinitelyNotARobot：

That's the idea. It IS a nightmare. Epileptic stuff is mainly in the secret "neuron activator" mission though

So the guy made a in setting excuse to why it looks like a Bubsy 3D Nightmare? It is something.

[DefinitelyNotARobot]

I heavily doubt that