Painkiller

Stop “reimagining” things ffs, just make a remaster of the original. Got this game on discount for $7 which I know I shouldn’t ask much for that price but still, having played the original as a kid, I simply cannot recommend this game for the following reasons: Pros: I like the fact that this game is simple, it does not have 1 trillion microtransactions/cosmetics, stupid game currency system or overcomplicated game mechanics. The graphics is okay and the game is well optimized. Cons: Obviously the original was way better, the main selection of characters is super weak and their lore seems weak as well, as for the maps/enemies are super generic and lazy. In the original you had maps with specific themes symbolizing events in human history which brought great destruction and human suffering, from WW1 and WW2 battles to the Atomic Bomb. These maps had a lot of symbolism, for example the Atomic Bomb map was named literally Hell and showed the destruction of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the enemies are also Japanese soldiers, same goes for the WW1/WW2 maps with a variety of German and Russian soldiers and officers (with accurate weapons for their respective armies like MP40 and PSSH) and the maps were consistent with certain battles like Leningrad etc. The maps on this game however feels soulless, lazy and repetitive, the enemies are also super generic and are not consistent with a specific theme, for example the first mission I’ve played happened in a mine (it’s not explained why a mine or what happened there and there is zero symbolism there) and the enemies are literally just generic zombies, at least you could’ve make the enemies miners or something, and give that place a bit of background (like using a real life disaster which happened in a coal mine and explain it through details, dialogues...etc.) but ofc they didn’t, it’s just there and makes zero sense and its lazy. Conclusion: If you need a simple co-op shooter I guess for $7 it’s alright, but if you played the originals as a kid and you’re expecting something similar but with updated graphics then nah, not recommended. Wasted potential.

I enjoy the game but my biggest issue is if you crash late in a run you're unable to rejoin because your squad has progressed to far to rejoin. I don't understand why this is even a thing but it's basically killed the game for me. Please change this so I don't keep losing my progress for my weapons and have to keep restarting the same levels.

I am old. The OG Painkiller titles will always be a fond memory so there is some nostalgia bias I suppose. The reviews on this are *only* justified at a AAA price tag. Snag this on sale and its great for what it is. Gunplay and customizing the mods are insanely fun. Combat is fluid and feels great. Movement and gameplay loop are on par with what I hoped for; like Doom on steroids. Difficulty scaling based on what you choose for each raid feels spot on and bosses are epic. New to the franchise? No worries; this won't make you want to uninstall. Want to smash your keyboard while trying to fill a blood tank? Cool, go harder. The synergy between the gun mods and difficulty are freaking perfect. Main Cons: its not worth full price....there just is not enough content to justify the base price. The Raid missions feel a bit repetitive but I mean, if you actually PLAYED the OG Painkillers, this is not new. They still slap and again, the bosses do a great job as a capstone to each of the Raids. Coop seems like it would be a ton of fun; especially on higher difficulties but alas, I am solo so I cannot review that in good faith. Get it when its on the next sale and play through an hour or so....if you don't like it, refund it. While short, two hours is more than enough to determine if its worth the purchase price to you for about ~10-12 hours of blasting through hell....I have spent far more on movies and lap dances that delivered a lot less value. Enjoy Purgatory!

Constant online crashing for me and co-op friends. Then after 19 hours of playing reset progress without any chance to recover.... BRAVO!

К сожалению, с Пейнкиллером эту игру связывает только название. Не рекомендую к покупке

Forcing bot with us when I play with wife is idiotic!

its good but not on the same level as previous painkiller games. The Gameplay mechanics are their but lacks substance and content. is not worth full price.

I'm just pissed there's only 3 missions.... add more missions