VLADiK BRUTAL Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-28
Review summary
  • Strong Half-Life similarities
  • Satisfying and powerful gunplay
  • Great value and old-school feel
  • Dull and average story
  • Technical glitches present
  • Poor voice acting
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Categories

First-Person ShooterAction HorrorExplorationPuzzle SolvingSingle-player StoryHorrorOld-School Mechanics

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMmixed
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
79%
Unhelpful reviews
21%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
819
Negative points
387
Gameplay points
307
Perf. points
48
Rec. points
144
Misc points
0
Point
Strong Half-Life similarities
Description
Reviewers strongly compare the game to Half-Life, often mentioning it feels like Half-Life 2, Metro, or a mix of classic shooters. This nostalgic resemblance is a major draw for fans of those franchises.
Importance
95%
Satisfying and powerful gunplay
Description
The gunplay is highlighted as powerful, satisfying, and reminiscent of Doom. Weapons feel punchy and feedback is excellent, contributing to the fun shooting experience.
Importance
77%
Great value and old-school feel
Description
Players consistently note the game offers great value for its low price, often calling it a worthwhile purchase. It is praised as an old-school shooter with nice modern graphics.
Importance
74%
Amazing solo developer achievement
Description
Players frequently express astonishment that a solo developer created this game. They praise the scope and quality achieved by a single person working on a small budget.
Importance
57%
Excellent and immersive atmosphere
Description
The game is praised for its magnificent atmosphere, which stands out as excellent and unique. Players describe it as beautifully achieved and immersive.
Importance
43%
Outstanding soundtrack and sound
Description
Reviewers commend the soundtrack and sound design, calling them excellent and a standout feature that enhances the game's atmosphere.
Importance
33%
Good performance and optimization
Description
The game runs well with good performance at high frame rates, even at 4K. Optimization is praised as great, making for a smooth experience.
Importance
30%
Good and simple story
Description
The story is considered good, simple yet enjoyable. Players appreciate the narrative and find it a positive aspect of the experience.
Importance
22%
Great level design
Description
Level design is well thought out, with clear paths and variety. Players find it excellent and a contributor to the overall quality.
Importance
22%
Pleasant surprise for players
Description
A few players express being pleasantly surprised by the game's quality, describing it as shockingly good and a very nice surprise given its budget nature.
Importance
18%