Selaco

[b]Selaco[/b] является действительно любопытным шутером, имеющим при себе, казалось бы, всё, что необходимо для добротного представителя жанра: и, вроде, неглупый ИИ, и сбалансированный набор оружия, и разнообразие противников, и корректные ощущения от стрельбы. Однако, почему-то игра забывается почти сразу после завершения первой главы, хотя я приятно проводил за ней время. Будто отсутствует у проекта некая особенность, которая была бы его “визитной карточкой”. Творческие аспекты в том числе исполнены хорошо и аутентично, но тоже не запоминаются. Разве что визуал, но, вероятно, это связано с эстетикой бумер-шутера. Одним из главных недостатков [b]Selaco[/b] является, как многие уже отметили, левел-дизайн первых локаций — они однообразные и утомляющие из-за возникающих сложностей с навигацией. К слову, именно из-за него мне пришлось отложить эту игру на некоторое время, и уже после проходить всё заново. То есть начальные уровни следует просто перетерпеть, и уже после проект “раскроется”. По итогу [b]Selaco[/b] оставляет двоякие ощущения: вроде, неплохая игра, и видно, что разработчики обладают понимаем жанра, но в то же время я не получил какого-либо запоминающегося игрового опыта. Думаю, на данном этапе проект можно оценить на [u]7-7,5/10[/u]. Посмотрим, преобразится ли [b]Selaco[/b] в лучшую сторону после релиза второй главы.

Most satisfying FPS game I've ever played, punchy as hell with good AI that provides a satisfying challenge.

game goes hard. if you like F.E.A.R., classic DOOM, system shock, or any games in that vein, this game does what those do well and so much more. the game has a weirdly comforting atmosphere with such addictive gunfights that i kept coming back for like a month or two until i beat chapter one (the only one available in the current early access state). the gunfights are SUPER dynamic; they almost feel like pvp gunfights because of how unpredictably aggressive the AI can be in certain circumstances. the hard difficulty is great because it humbled me and forced me to adjust my approach, which led me to playing the game in a much more enjoyable way. i would've been perfectly satisfied if the game was just chapter one at the price i paid, but they're projected to come out with a chapter two (and a full remaster of chapter one) at the end of this year! i usually avoid early access, but i've been pleasantly surprised with selaco. they made a great game that just so happens to be getting even more content in the future; that's how early access should be.

The game is a work of love, down to the esoteric level design that, half the time, makes me open a guide just to not waste more than an hour trying to figure out. I'm in shock at how much detail is in the game. I get slapped really hard at the worst of times on Capt. difficulty alone but I got through it in the game's purest form and then went again with custom options. The most impressive bit of this is that all the content this early access game has crammed into GZDoom. I hope that chapter 2 comes out soon, getting blueballed by the final level didn't really leave a good taste in my mouth and I wanted to fight "it" so badly.

Finished the first chapter, for an early access, it is.. Substantial! This is one of the best Action FPS ive ever played and im hard to impress. The enemy AI, weapons, movement and combat mechanics are top notch, though it does suffer from weapon cannibalism (i found the SMGs useless for example, they share ammo with the Assault Rifle). That alone would be enough for a good Action FPS, but its the soundtrack, ambience and environmental design; a sleek and immersive Cyberpunk environment, full of lively follie and SFX, topped with pumping garage, house and melodic bass music with cerebral ambient electronica, this game is exploration heavy and the environment and music make exploration and simply sucking in the atmosphere an absolute treat. The Mall was my absolute favorite environment. I recommend to anyone who likes a hardcore action FPS, but also people who just enjoy vibing in atmospheric 3d environments. 9/10, i'm holding out that extra 1 for the full release.

This game is incredible. Just incredible! Already makes my top ten shooters of all time. I loved Ion Fury, but this is what I wanted it to be! The combat is SO GOOD, what they have done with the ZGDoom engine is pure magic. The tone, the art style, the feel of the guns. It's also incredibly customizable to suit your tastes and play style. Not to mention how moddable it is! It already has some incredible mods including all the levels from the GBA Duke Nukem which on their own in this game are better than most other retro shooters! And it's STILL in early access!!! And the devs are super responsive and engaging with the community! Don't hesitate, just BUY THIS GAME! Can not wait for more chapters and for the games story to be fleshed out more. My only complaints are that I wish Dawn talked more (and that is coming according to the devs), and I wished the enemies were 3D models, but they looks o good it barely matters (and the engine probably is the barrier to achieving that anwyay)

[h1]RITORNO AL ’96![/h1] Volevo aspettare che [i]Selaco[/i] uscisse dall’Early Access ma alla fine non ce l’ho fatta. Non ho resistito. Lo seguo da parecchio e mi serviva un “Boomer shooter” (ARGH!!!) che mi desse delle belle sensazioni. Mai scelta fu più azzeccata. La trama di [i]Selaco[/i] si dipana attraverso la lettura di diari e nelle molteplici situazioni in cui finiremo. La protagonista è Dawn, il capo della sicurezza sulla stazione spaziale eponima nell’anno 2255. Su di essa vivono rifugiati terrestri sfuggiti dal pianeta dopo un non meglio precisato cataclisma (“la Caduta”) avvenuto anni prima. Tutto va a gonfie vele fino a quando un gruppo terroristico pesantemente armato e preparato non v’invade e starà a voi risolvere la situazione, facendo luce sull’accaduto. [i]Selaco[/i] è un gioco basato sul motore GZDOOM, talmente ritoccato e moddato da non sembrare il nonnino quale è. In tutto il gioco c’è un livello d’interazione e cura da far impallidire qualsiasi altro sparatutto moderno, con distruttività ai massimi livelli, effetti particellari ovunque, nemici str**zi e tutte quelle meccaniche tipiche degli anni ’90 che sono poi le radici di tutti i moderni action. Le sparatorie lungo i corridoi della stazione sono piuttosto impegnative, sia per l’IA dei nemici che cercano costantemente di affiancarvi, stanarvi e mettervi alle stratte, sia per il loro spawn da zone inaspettate. Dovrete utilizzare l’arma più conveniente in ogni situazione; imparare a spostarvi con metodo e intelligenza tattica se vorrete affrontare il gioco a difficoltà elevate, senza scordarvi di lasciare percorsi di ripiego alle spalle in caso di necessità. Insomma, come avrete capito [i]Selaco[/i] non è un gioco che vi fa sentire bravi solo perché avete le dita, e richiede anche un certo criterio quando si parla di potenziamenti delle armi, acquistabili attraverso particolari crediti perlopiù presenti nelle zone segrete di ciascuna mappa. E a proposito di mappe, i livelli del gioco sono enormi, labirintici e mai banali, tutti collegati e sempre rivisitabili a piacimento (Completionist Rulez!). Per navigarci più facilmente e fare il punto della situazione potrete visionare la tipica planimetria dall’alto alla Doom, oppure seguire i segnali “verdi” delle location che indicano sempre la strada corretta. Nella TRENTINA di stage (!!!) di questo Capitolo 1, ci sono già millemila cose da trovare, situazioni interessanti e achievement molto divertenti da inseguire. Si notano quei dettagli tipici di un prodotto creato dai fans per i fans e se ci aggiungiamo il fatto che a breve uscirà un Capitolo 2 già compreso nel prezzo, la scelta per quelli cresciuti a pane e [i]Duke Nukem 3D[/i] è ovvia: va comprato. [b]VOTO: 9/10[/b]

Good: Graphics, visual and sound design Bad: game design These levels remind me of the worst Thief 1 levels - they are amateurish to the core. Whoever thought it would be fun to pull heavy barrels to solve mandatory story puzzles (and not in a half life 2 way, but garbage inconvenient way) should never touch game design ever again. up dev responded and promises to fix some of barrel pushing sections

What happens when you throw Ion Fury, System Shock and Doom 2016 in a blender? You get this bizarre, but satisfying boomer shooter. Nice fast paced gameplay, soundtrack and design. Can't wait for the whole thing.