Putrefaction

I couldn’t finish this game the design is just too flawed, especially with certain enemy encounters. Overall, I don’t think it’s worth your time. The game is clearly inspired by old school shooters like Doom and Serious Sam, with wave based combat, a solid variety of weapons, and a decent soundtrack. The gore and atmosphere hit the right notes at times, and for the very low price point, some players felt they got their money’s worth. But the problems outweigh the charm. Levels quickly become repetitive and bland, offering little more than “kill wave after wave” with almost no secrets or variety. Enemies often spawn unfairly sometimes right on top of you and harder encounters feel less challenging than simply cheap. Bugs are frequent, ranging from getting stuck in the environment to framerate drops when too many enemies appear. The survival mode adds a bit of replay value but suffers from the same issues. Controls and camera design also drag things down. Excessive head bob, jerky hurt animations, and awkward recoil effects can be disorienting. Combined with stiff movement, it feels clunky rather than tight. The short campaign (just a few hours long) doesn’t help, since once it’s ove…

Slow, boring, and I spent more time waiting for it to become fun than actually having fun. I gave it a fair shot, but there just wasn’t enough here to keep me interested.

Putrefaction, developed and published by Kazakov Oleg, is a fast-paced first-person shooter that pays homage to the classic FPS titles of the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from games like Doom and Quake, it immerses players in a grim, near-future world where a mysterious infection has transformed humans into horrific, zombie-like creatures. Players step into the shoes of an elite operative sent to investigate an abandoned mountain research facility, uncovering the origins of the outbreak while navigating claustrophobic corridors and open combat arenas. The narrative is intentionally minimal, allowing the emphasis to remain firmly on fluid, relentless action rather than elaborate storytelling. The core gameplay of Putrefaction is built around high-intensity combat and rapid movement. Players have access to a diverse arsenal, from standard firearms to more unconventional weapons, each offering unique mechanics and alternate fire modes. The campaign mode guides players through a series of progressively challenging levels, while a survival mode offers endless waves of enemies that test reflexes, strategy, and resource management. Combat encourages quick thinking and constant adaptation, …

Oh it's bad, oh it's REAL bad.... Love the art style and enemy designs but wow is the game itself just awful.

Bad

Guess my expectations were too low, but for a few hours it's fine. A somewhat generic shooter, repetitive assets, yet they manage to create some doom3-ish mood. Just make sure to get it on sales. One major game design issue is that it doesn't try to hide enemy spawners. In some cases you can literally spawncamp. Also make sure to raise the FOV, you can't do that in the game, only main menu.