Betrayer

1. dajarvi

   Mar 26, 2014

   10

   Purchased the beta version and watched it's development. I also own several other FPS games and survival/horror games. Betrayer is originalPurchased the beta version and watched it's development. I also own several other FPS games and survival/horror games. Betrayer is original and hits the mark. Fantastic. Requires strategy and thought before attacking multiple enemies. Check inventory. You might not be able to make the attempt! Set in colonial times, setting is amazing. I give a 10 seeing metacritic is 7.6. $20 dollar game, but should be more. I would have paid $50. Original. Historical. Attention to most detail. I look forward to a AAA sequel!… Expand

   • 5 of 8 users found this helpful
2. RPSG

   Dec 31, 2018

   10

   Yes I know 10 is perfect and for the year 2013 and for me the game deserves rank 10.

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4. Sethenan

   Sep 26, 2013

   10

   One of the most original ideas I have seen in a while with the way the game is presented. The visuals strike a balance between obscure andOne of the most original ideas I have seen in a while with the way the game is presented. The visuals strike a balance between obscure and serene. Must see.… Expand

   • 4 of 8 users found this helpful
5. sft

   Mar 13, 2016

   8

   For whom the bell tolls
   
   Blackpowder Games deserve praise for attempting something a little different with BETRAYER, and although itFor whom the bell tolls
   
   Blackpowder Games deserve praise for attempting something a little different with BETRAYER, and although it remains, at heart, an action RPG, they have succeeded in taking the genre in an unusual and interesting direction. This is a game that’s big on atmosphere, even if it is a tad light on content. Visually the game is quite unique, and the small indie studio have managed to create a world that’s far more eery and mysterious than can be found in most AAA horror titles. And this creepy atmosphere is further enhanced by excellent audio design. The combat is fun and reasonably challenging, and it does stealth pretty well too. It would, perhaps, gain something from a wider variety of environments and maybe from some voice acting, but on the whole this is an excellent little game. And it’s also great value for money. Some have criticised BETRAYER for being repetitive but personally I found my 26 hours within the game thoroughly enjoyable, and it never felt like a grind. And I managed to get all the achievements – huzzah! Sequel please.… Expand

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6. grenouille

   Jun 25, 2014

   8

   I recently picked this one up after having held off on buying it for a few months. This is more of an experimental game, toying with differentI recently picked this one up after having held off on buying it for a few months. This is more of an experimental game, toying with different gameplay and storytelling concepts. This is the definition of an immersive experience, building on very quiet natural sound design and relying on player agency for exploring the world. Now this game is definitely not for everyone ( ala this game is really divisive). For some the visual style can be visually confusing, the sound design can be a little too barren (albeit intentionally), and the gameplay can get a little stale. Personally I thought the sound design fit the experience impecably and I fell in love with the visual style to the point where my entire 15 hours was spent in that visual styling without any issues. I also found myself enjoying this game mainly because of the open exploration this game offers. If wandering around a field looking for different secrets and objectives, while navigating the game's deadly enemies sounds like a good time, this game might be for you....… Expand

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7. Squidsie

   Nov 3, 2014

   8

   Betrayer is sort of unique, but at the same time it's familiar. It's definitely a solid game. I've encountered few if any glitches or bugs.Betrayer is sort of unique, but at the same time it's familiar. It's definitely a solid game. I've encountered few if any glitches or bugs. The combat is satisfying and there are a number of weapons and ways to take down your enemies. The environment is deeply immersive, and the story is interesting enough for you to care about it. I found myself exploring the island for no reason whatsoever, but that's not a bad thing. Recommended!… Expand

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8. MadJaples

   Mar 26, 2014

   5

   This game is like Marmite. You will either love it, or utterly hate it.
   When initially presented with a largely monochrome menu screen withThis game is like Marmite. You will either love it, or utterly hate it.
   When initially presented with a largely monochrome menu screen with the exception of a red face on a post, I was a little put off. I hadn't seen reviews of this on Youtube, or any trailers. It threw me. A lot.
   After about five minutes playing in a generally monochrome setting, I got tired of it and tried to change the graphics options and sure enough, was presented with a means to give the playing field a lot more colour and a lot more life of which this game is otherwise entirely void of except for deadly spaniard spirits and a woman doing her best to resemble a grown up Red Riding Hood
   I've found the gameplay thus far massively frustrating. The colour scheme of the hud doesn't match well with the environment of the play itself - with white being the same colour as the clouds, it's hard to determine the direction of noises when a block either side of the compass bar is generally masked by white cloud. So you're still none the wiser about what direction to go in unless you're hiding in the shadows of a tree.
   Combat is woefully punishing. This game FORCES you to play carefully and quietly. In some ways this would be a good thing, but it's not. I think it takes a lot of the "fun" factor out of the game. You have one central base in which to return, only two swigs of some kind of healing liquid to patch your health back up to 100% - and within a couple of always ruthlessly accurate shots, you've used those two gulps and find yourself having to either find another source for that liquid or having to traipse back to Fort Henry just to resupply for health alone. It's remarkably tedious, and you most likely *will* have to take the latter of those options just to be able to actually get anywhere.
   For some reason the sound is a little confusing - the audio quality needed fine tuning here - I've heard better sound engineering from Ubisoft and the like, but it still did the job. The noises though can be particularly unpleasant on the ears with the wind, the bells, the whole nine yards - if you have sensitive hearing, which can be caused by all manner of tricky issues with ears, this is not one of those games with which to wear earphones.
   It's a little bit of fun in very small doses, but the dangerously (and historically unbelievably) accurate musket fire of long distance contacts makes this game remarkably unrewarding, no matter how patient I may be, this in turn makes it impossible to keep wanting to play it for extended periods of time after the third or fourth trip back to base to get resupplied and the like.
   It's certainly original in many respects, but originality is not always the hallmark of quality, and there are some aspects of this game in which it seems to be missing that little bit of finesse in it's final production.
   A risky purchase for any gamer I reckon, and those who gave it 10 out of 10 are either remarkably tolerant and forgiving, or just really liked the game - for reasons I doubt I could fathom.This is not one of those games I would absolutely recommend to just anyone. This one will definitely be appreciated only by those who have "acquired" tastes.… Expand

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