KVARK
Critic Reviews for KVARK
Kvark is an incredibly well-done title in its setting, theme, and gameplay, but does it have its flaws and fail to live up to the potential of its setting? Of course, it doesn't matter anyway. The title has its positives, and considering that this is the first title from two young developers who only graduated from high school last year, it's an incredible piece of work that deserves its own recognition and recommendation to anyone who enjoys retro pixelated boomer shooter games.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Clearly inspired by the Half-Life series, Kvark is a great FPS with a perfect old school feel; fairly balanced, interesting story, creepy ambiance. There’s also a decent variety of weapons to pick up and have fun with. It is also surprisingly lenghty and there’s quite a bit of areas to explore. However it does become a bit annoying constantly seeing the same enemies over and over; and the trailway section kinda slows the game down a bit. If you’re looking something substantial that feels different than common FPS, Kvark is a must-play; whether you’re an old veteran FPS player or tempted to dive into the genre.
Kvark is an old-school shooter that pays homage to Half-Life, but doesn't bring anything new to the genre. While it successfully captures the aesthetics and design quirks of turn-of-millennium games, its low-resolution textures, clunky enemy models, and frustrating gameplay mechanics make it feel outdated rather than nostalgic. The story unfolds through diary entries, posters and videos with a touch of Slavic sarcasm, but ultimately, the repetitive action and rigid save system remind players why modern shooters have evolved past these limitations.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Kvark is something special. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. What it does do is deliver a tightly crafted, highly atmospheric shooter dripping with personality. The blend of retro-futurism, Cold War paranoia, and sci-fi horror is executed with love and precision. It’s creepy, it’s punchy, it’s stylish, and above all — it’s fun.
Kvark recreates the spirit of 90s gaming with a contemporary twist, without shying away from its difficulty or chaos. What it offers is not only a tribute to classic games, but also a standalone experience with its own unique flavor. The world design, reliance on exploration, and brutal combat provide players with a fun challenge.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
