Overload

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Everyeye.it
    Jul 6, 2018
    70
    Overload comes out of that school of thought that, in the 90s, made the FPS great: a fast-paced, fast, punitive and very particular shooter in its movement system. A title that carries that philosophy to the present day, but carries with it a loyalty to the past that structurally feels the weight of time.
  2. COGconnected
    Jun 3, 2018
    68
    As a “spiritual successor” to Descent, Overload accomplishes what it sets out to do, bringing it twenty years into the future with new graphics, weapons, and gameplay. However, it seems to have skipped many of the lessons that game developers have learned along the way, failing to adjust the game for modern expectations as it succumbs to the repetitive level designs that so characterized past limitations.
  3. GameStar
    Jun 1, 2018
    62
    Worth a look for nostalgics. But even connoisseurs of the original will quickly lose the desire to play due to the dusty game mechanics.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. Parabolicus
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    This is a worthy successor to the Descent series. The six-degrees-of-freedom experience feels amazing, the graphics are good and the music isThis is a worthy successor to the Descent series. The six-degrees-of-freedom experience feels amazing, the graphics are good and the music is stellar. There are some minor gameplay nitpicks. I would've liked to see some more creative and different levels as well as more use of the system that allows for other objectives than blowing up the reactor, seeing the tech is clearly there for it. I do believe however that the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.

    Update: With the level editor, the game definitely deserves the full 10 rather than just a 9.    … Full Review »
  2. Papageorgeo86
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Awesome game!!!! I hope we will get a sequel. This is Descent 4, wink wink ;). Gameplay and music are amazing. Voice over work isAwesome game!!!! I hope we will get a sequel. This is Descent 4, wink wink ;). Gameplay and music are amazing. Voice over work is professional. Multiplayer is solid. Can't say anything bad. If you have money buy this. You wont be disappointed!… Full Review »
  3. M1Combat
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    This is an excellent Ode to Descent. Made by the original creators of Descent no less :). It has the right feel... that old creepy DescentyThis is an excellent Ode to Descent. Made by the original creators of Descent no less :). It has the right feel... that old creepy Descenty feel :). Welcome back to the mines Material Defender. The reviews that mention repetition and boring are kinda missing the point and are almost certainly not fans of the Descent series. Overload is for the fans. If it catches a few new pilots that's great but it stays true to the originals and like fans around the world (Who have elevated the Steam reviews to "Overwhelmingly Positive")... I love it. If you liked the originals you'll like this. If you haven't played them... Then you can only give a negative review if you don't understand the point of Overload.… Full Review »
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