SlavicPunk: Oldtimer
Critic Reviews for SlavicPunk: Oldtimer
SlavicPunk: Oldtimer had potential with its retro-cyberpunk setting, but it turned out to be a disaster on all fronts, with its only merit being its short lifespan. The story is inconsistent, the gameplay gets the basics of the twin-stick shooter genre wrong, with some incomprehensible design choices and technical issues scattered here and there.
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Despite the forgettable story and disappointing vocal performances, SlavicPunk has a rather enjoyable combat loop, even if the enemy variety is certainly lacking. While the parts that are here are wildly inconsistent, the foundation of what Red Square Games has built here is solid enough to build upon, allowing for a potentially great sequel if we should return to the fractured mind of Janus.
The foundations are there for an interesting twist on the cyberpunk genre, but the execution falls short in too many areas. From the technical issues to the trying-too-hard writing, SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is a game that reaches for the neon-lit stars but ultimately remains grounded in mediocrity.
