Gastro Force

I would like to appreciate this game, but i cant, it has some strong "First Game" energy, as it has some details that just makes it clumsy to play. The FOV is too low for a retro FPS game, it commits some mistakes that have been long forgotten now adays(like trash starting weapons), the enemy AI is... existent and the combat feels somewhat dull, the graphics are almost eye-tearing with how pixelated they are and the music sounds like out of a random Royalty Free bundle you can find in Groupees. Im am fully aware that game development its not easy, but i have seen cheaper games like Carnal and Zortch do more with less, so i just guess that for 4 dollars, my expectations were a bit higher.

The nostalgic 90s-inspired shooter game offers a refreshing experience that takes us back to an era of pure frenzy and fun. Its pixelated and vibrant aesthetics are a true homage to the classics of the time, while the fast and agile gameplay keeps players glued to the screen. It's a nostalgic journey that perfectly captures the essence of the golden age of shooting games.

If you want a retro FPS like Doom, Wolfstein but alien theme, this is your game. Easy to play and each stage show us new weapons, enemies and different exploration in the stages. I recommend it.

Крутая штука! Прошел больше десяти уровней и то что я получил мне понравилось! Я любитель вдумчивого подхода, поэтому музыку сразу выключил. Управление удобное, стрельба хорошая, а после прокачки даже классная! Уровни местами довольно интересные с оригинальными особенностями. Хороший баланс патронов и аптечек на уровнях, хватает что б настреляться. Классная игра, если вам нравится стиль и простота оформления то вы останетесь довольны!

Enjoy the game a lot. As good as Doom.

Remember old times. Nice game!

flow game with a very good design, fun especially if you're a fan of first-person shooters, where players move through labyrinthine corridors and rooms full of opponents. The game's plot an engaging mix of science fiction and horror, a classic of this genre that is still quite successful today.

Lembrou meus tempos de infância jogando Doom. Recomendo!

I kind of hate that I enjoyed this game because much of the gameplay is utterly terrible. If you can get past the horrible first 1/3 of bland exploring of a storage area, you'll eventually be outrunning pools of gastric juice and fighting aliens that look like The Beholder from Dungeons and Dragons. In other words, it takes some time to experience the quirky weirdness you'd expect from a title like this. The gameplay is like Wolfenstein as it's a plodding corridor crawler- there are only 3-4 enemy types in each of the three major areas so the gameplay gets extremely repetitive. The game mixes it up by adding turrets and some environmental hazards. There are also three bosses, if you play on hard they are pretty tough as you are given just enough ammo to kill each one- in other words, your shots can't miss. I suppose the reason I recommend this game is because it reminds me of one of those mediocre derivative FPS games from the 90s. The game seems to strive for mediocrity, and yet there is a method to the madness- for example, you only get five weapons, and each time you upgrade each weapon it adds a single bullet. Logically, if your pistol was shooting one bullet and now it's shooting two, you're doing double damage. It's great "terrible game" arithmetic that I enjoyed doing, along with finding various secrets that are necessary because you are given just enough ammo to finish each stage. Also, your ammo is reset to a preset amount in each area so you can't play conservatively and save extra ammo for the harder parts. I kind of liked this since it meant I had to find strategies for each level instead of exploiting the ammo system like I typically do in a game like this. Also, the music is totally awesome and way too good for the game, and the graphics, while generic and bland also drip with weirdness, as they should, since the game is called "Gastro Force." Ironically, the environmental collision damage is horrible so the pools of gastric acid and exploding enemies that knock off your health will frustrate your health. I really enjoyed beating it and I will never play it again!

Won't open on Steam Deck. Just gets stuck on opening page. Most non verified games still play, but this does nothing. Tried Experimental, 9. 8, 7, nothing. Steam discussion suggests game is totally abandoned. I did play the Demo on Deck however.