TOXIKK

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  1. 170fin
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Having recently, on the 14th, downloaded & played Toxikk on 'Free Access' I immediately purchased it and I'm currently in the throws of an unhealthy addiction/affair with it - the best kind after all - 30Hrs of pure bliss!
    It saddens me that I couldn't proclaim my love toward/for this gem on your site until just now.
    The 'gaming demographic', I'm sure you're all to aware, encompass    Having recently, on the 14th, downloaded & played Toxikk on 'Free Access' I immediately purchased it and I'm currently in the throws of an unhealthy addiction/affair with it - the best kind after all - 30Hrs of pure bliss!
    It saddens me that I couldn't proclaim my love toward/for this gem on your site until just now.
    The 'gaming demographic', I'm sure you're all to aware, encompass almost a half century of generations now & games such as Toxikk are a rarity, in so far as games that have not alone managed to unite the generations but having done so by taking the best elements of the classics {Quake, Red Faction, Ultimate Tournament ETC.} and improving on them to produce probably the smoothest fast flowing, action packed AFPS of all time.
    Kudos Toxikk.    … Expand
  2. Kendle
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Toxikk's tagline is "frag like it's 1999". It makes no pretence of the fact it's inspired by "arena" FPS titles from the late 90's, early 00's, especially UT2004, and although I was never a big fan of such games at the time, so can't comment on how close this lives up to those ideals, I can say it's enormous fun to play, and the basic premise of no levelling up, no aiming down sights,Toxikk's tagline is "frag like it's 1999". It makes no pretence of the fact it's inspired by "arena" FPS titles from the late 90's, early 00's, especially UT2004, and although I was never a big fan of such games at the time, so can't comment on how close this lives up to those ideals, I can say it's enormous fun to play, and the basic premise of no levelling up, no aiming down sights, skills based aiming and movement systems etc. greatly appeal to me since I started gaming in, as it happens, 1999, back in the days before all the "fluff" of modern games, especially modern military shooters, took so much away from from what made great games great: the simple joy of playing them!

    With Toxikk, there's just you, your gun and your skills. No health regen to help you out, no running away and hiding (or camping) to pad your K/D. No need to worry about load-outs, classes, or configuring the game in some way to give yourself an advantage your skills don't warrant. All players are equal, there's nothing you can buy to fast-track yourself to better performance, no amount of grinding will make you better than you can achieve through practise.

    Since the mid 00's I've stood by and watched the COD's and BF's of this world drag the FPS genre into the gutter, longing for the return of a true "oldskool" shooter. Toxikk may well be that oldskool shooter I've been dreaming of.    … Expand
  3. SubCryo
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Incredibly sad to see an actual good arena shooter get released without it getting attention at all.
    The developers have done an awesome job with adding new features without ruining the arena shooter feel, and there is not really anything to complain about except the low player count.
  4. Girz0r
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    "Frag like it's 1999" -- This couldn't be anymore true. Toxikk brings back the classic arena FPS that we all use to know and love. Everyone playing is on a level playing field and start out with nothing. It's up to YOU to be skillful with aim & movement in order to pummel your enemies to the ground.
  5. Archon0003
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    When boiled down and stripped apart to their depths of game play mechanics, it can be debated that AFPS games mostly derive from two archetypes; namely Quake & UT, and while most players of the genre have played both, it cannot be overlooked that all AFPS gamers will always have a preference.

    That being said, my preferrence was not Quake nor UT, but what UT became. What once was a    When boiled down and stripped apart to their depths of game play mechanics, it can be debated that AFPS games mostly derive from two archetypes; namely Quake & UT, and while most players of the genre have played both, it cannot be overlooked that all AFPS gamers will always have a preference.

    That being said, my preferrence was not Quake nor UT, but what UT became. What once was a simple movement system, evolved into a more complicated dodge, dodge jumping and wall dodging system. This, for me at least, was an enormous factor which added another layer of depth. That, as well as two (or more) fire modes for each of the weapons, as well as vehicular modes.

    UT2003 and 2004 took a "simple" mechanic and made it so much more interesting. Something that I felt was lost in UT3 somehow, as well as the new UT. It's good... but it's not UT2004 good.

    Now, I'm not saying that TOXIKK is UT2004. Although the inspiration is undeniably very strong, it isn't deliberately trying to copy it. From what I can tell, it is taking aspects that made UT2004 special, and delivering them in a similar "feeling". It's quite easy really. If you loved UT2004 as much as I did, you will love TOXIKK. That's it.

    However, it must be said that nothing is perfect. That much is fact, and it applies here too. In it's current (V1.01) state, it does have "little" content. A few official game modes and twelve different maps. Although more are planned, it is somewhat limited for longevious replayability. However, for the price, that's a small compromise as the game play makes up for any shortcomings.

    Buy this game. Join the Discord. gg    … Expand
  6. Butane
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Toxikk is the damned finest AFPS to be released in well over a decade. With a perfected, silky smooth movement model akin to that of Unreal Tournament 2004 and a set of 9 skillful and rewarding weapons to use, this is the type of game your dad would play when he was done laying your mom.

    Seriously, if you long for the days of adrenaline pumping, heart pounding, non-stop action gameplay    Toxikk is the damned finest AFPS to be released in well over a decade. With a perfected, silky smooth movement model akin to that of Unreal Tournament 2004 and a set of 9 skillful and rewarding weapons to use, this is the type of game your dad would play when he was done laying your mom.

    Seriously, if you long for the days of adrenaline pumping, heart pounding, non-stop action gameplay in the likes of Unreal Tournament and Quake, look no further-- Toxikk is the game you've been waiting for.

    Now go FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999!™    … Expand
  7. PredatH0r
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    TOXIKK combines the classic Arena FPS game-play with modern AAA-grade graphics. It has a rich movement system similar to UT 2004. While the basic moves can be learned rather quickly, your skill improves as you find out how combine them in the most effective way in the various situations you encounter.
    Weapons, health packs, armor, power-ups are all spread across the maps and can be picked    TOXIKK combines the classic Arena FPS game-play with modern AAA-grade graphics. It has a rich movement system similar to UT 2004. While the basic moves can be learned rather quickly, your skill improves as you find out how combine them in the most effective way in the various situations you encounter.
    Weapons, health packs, armor, power-ups are all spread across the maps and can be picked up by everyone. Same chances for everyone, the skill is again learning to find out which weapon to use in each situation and when it's better to retreat and replenish your health and armor stack.
    This game has everything that made playing games like UT and Q3 fun, stays true to proven concepts and brings some nice additions like vehicles or a temporary personal cloak with it.
    The skill class system separates players of different skill levels, so players new to the genre or the game can have some fun too without being crushed by veterans with 15 years of AFPS experience.    … Expand
  8. BuBizgb
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    First game I bought after 9 years :) ... it is awsome :) Real arena shooter, fun maps, grat weapone choice, game modes ... all is on high level, big respect to developers ... kill ya later :)
  9. submorphic
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    I've been sitting here staring at the screen; trying to articulate the huge amount of "YES!" this game pumps out every minute. Any seasoned arena FPS gamer will gush over how much it feels like all the great shooters of yester-year; yet, considerably more polished.

    I'm constantly impressed with how fluid the movement dynamics are every round I play. I just can't get over how well    I've been sitting here staring at the screen; trying to articulate the huge amount of "YES!" this game pumps out every minute. Any seasoned arena FPS gamer will gush over how much it feels like all the great shooters of yester-year; yet, considerably more polished.

    I'm constantly impressed with how fluid the movement dynamics are every round I play. I just can't get over how well everything is and I wish I was able to convey this better.

    Remember Quake? Remember Unreal Tournament? Remember Tribes? Timeless twitch shooters we all reminisce about when the slightest mention of a LAN party comes up. Toxikk is in the exact same league as the greats. It's fast, it's smooth, it's relentless and more importantly I get an adrenaline rush every single time I play.

    Hats off to Reakktor for pulling off something we all thought was long lost in a world of sub-par military shooters. If you ever read this Reakktor Studios; please let me know if I can every contribute to keeping this game on it's path to filling a void I know a generation of gamers have had for a very long time.    … Expand
  10. NyaR
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Great arena-fps that moves like unreal tournament but shoots like quake 3. Has acceptable performance and lots of customization via in-game settings and config tweaking.

    The gameplay is fast paced, hardcore, and competitive. As the game lacks RNG the better player almost always wins.
  11. BestNoob
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    This is Unreal Tournament 4 as it should be. TOXIKK is the perfect replacement for UT3 which unfortunately only works half. TOXIKK, it seems, offers a free - free basic version in which you can simply clap with other players. For cutomazions etc. you have to buy the game.

    Arena shooter with top balance and current graphics, highly recommended
  12. TIE_Breaker
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    FULL DISCLOSURE: I played the game in Early Access! It was on a fairly crappy computer but nonetheless I had a great time.

    Picking the game back up with the final release (now that I have a PC that can actually run it well), I'm having a blast with it. As much as I like Unreal Tournament 3, it changed movement drastically-- this wouldn't have been a problem, had classic Unreal style    FULL DISCLOSURE: I played the game in Early Access! It was on a fairly crappy computer but nonetheless I had a great time.

    Picking the game back up with the final release (now that I have a PC that can actually run it well), I'm having a blast with it. As much as I like Unreal Tournament 3, it changed movement drastically-- this wouldn't have been a problem, had classic Unreal style movement not died out. This game feels like a breath of fresh air even among a resurgence in so-called "retro" games.

    It really does feel like the Unreal Tournament 4 I wanted to play (but ultimately didn't find) in the pre-alpha. It's a proper callback to UT2004 with its own twists and excellent level design, powered by Unreal Engine 3 and highly customizable. Between that and the free-edition model allowing just about anyone to play online with full access to the core maps and NO arbitrary freemium restrictions, I feel that this game not only met but exceeded the expectations I had coming in.

    Not that this helps, anyway. I may love Unreal Tournament, and have nothing but praise when fighting bots... but I severely lack an essential component: skill. That won't stop me from having a great time with the game, of course, it's well thought out and easy to pick up at any time, especially with the Quick Match feature that just throws you into matchmaking the moment you open the game (a launch option and entirely optional, of course).

    It won't cost you anything to give it a shot, so the question isn't "what is this game..." it's "why aren't you playing it?"    … Expand
  13. Smilingcookie
    Sep 22, 2016
    9
    The tagline is "Frag like it's 1999" and that's exactly what the game delivers! Unreal Tournament- like gameplay in modern graphics. Plays brilliantly, great art design and fantastic levels! Extremely satisfying PC shooter fun!
  14. Rouen
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    A hectic pace and great maps make this a very fun arena shooter. The vehicles are unusual for this genre, but a welcome addition as they add a fun variation. The movement system that Reakktor have made is quite excellent; once you master it you'll be bouncing off walls like Spider-Man and zipping through the maps very fast. Highly recommended if you are a arena fan.
  15. JohnBoy200
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    At last a game that is supported, you can actually get to chat to developers. This game is well worth giving a go, fast paced UT/Quake style of playing.
    The price is reasonable and makes a very nice change from COD & BF.
  16. rngfeast
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    Great classic FPS thats like UT2004 or Quake! Really fun to play and ideal for some rounds inbetween doing other stuff. Also they have multiple game modes that are really fun and no DLC or crap like that!
  17. JiWiK
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    This game is pretty good. It reminds me good old times with UT99 in both ways... good one and bad one. These games have a lot of common and inspiration is more than evident and welcome...
  18. m0dda
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    I remember playing this back in early stages. Had a blast, but had troubles finding servers with players. I will definitely get back into it soon! I hope this game get the love it deserves asap!
  19. Neurosys00
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    A very fun arena shooter. It plays a lot like Unreal Tournament if any of you whippersnappers are old enough to remember that game. It's very refreshing to play a game like this after playing so many similar military shooters over the past decade. If you haven't played an arena style shooter in a long time it will take a bit to remember how to shoot while moving like a maniac but when youA very fun arena shooter. It plays a lot like Unreal Tournament if any of you whippersnappers are old enough to remember that game. It's very refreshing to play a game like this after playing so many similar military shooters over the past decade. If you haven't played an arena style shooter in a long time it will take a bit to remember how to shoot while moving like a maniac but when you finally dodge a bunch of rockets to land a quick snap, aerial sniper rifle headshot you'll get such a rush.

    The graphics are also top notch. And the level design is great. Some really cool locations (that giant wind turbine level?).

    And you can try it out with the free version which is more than just a demo it actually saves your rank and it never runs out you just don't get access to all the levels and you can't vote on the gamemode at the end of the match.

    Now if there is a downside to this game it's the skill class system. This is like matchmaking rating on other games but it applies to all matches (there is no competitive mode) and you're always aware of your rank. That by itself might not be bad but the servers are divided by class level which splits up the player base. There are some servers which allow any class level but they aren't part of the quick join pool. This is ostensibly to keep new players from getting stomped by older players but what happens in practice is when you look at the server browser you'll see lots of servers with 3 or 4 players playing instead of servers that are completely filled with live players. I took a point off the score because of this.

    Besides that though it's a great game. I own most of the top shooters out today and this is the game I'm having the most fun with.    … Expand
  20. Brotalix
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Just like the old times! If Quake and Unreal had a baby it probably would be Toxikk. It is only shame that most of this genre community had moved to other more popular genres. And as a free game you cant ask more. Respect!
  21. Dr_HaZaRd
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    [ITA] Toxikk è un gioco speciale, riesce davvero a immergerti in un'atmosfera old-school, ormai abituati ai classici CoD e BF sembra quasi di tornare bambini, almeno questa è la sensazione che ho avuto e che ho ancora adesso dopo 80 ore di gioco, visto che buona parte della mia infanzia l'ho passata a giocare ai vari capitoli di Unreal Tournament sia online ma soprattutto in LAN con gli[ITA] Toxikk è un gioco speciale, riesce davvero a immergerti in un'atmosfera old-school, ormai abituati ai classici CoD e BF sembra quasi di tornare bambini, almeno questa è la sensazione che ho avuto e che ho ancora adesso dopo 80 ore di gioco, visto che buona parte della mia infanzia l'ho passata a giocare ai vari capitoli di Unreal Tournament sia online ma soprattutto in LAN con gli amici, cosa che ho subito fatto appena uscito Toxikk ed è stato divertimento puro. Nostalgia a parte, tecnicamente parlando questo gioco grida al miracolo, gli sviluppatori hanno fatto un lavoro grandioso e certosino sotto tutti i punti di vista, il framerate è ottimo ma soprattutto il netcode è granitico, cosa fondamentale in un gioco del genere. Le mappe ufficiali sono curatissime e a dir poco stupende, forse le armi non mi hanno entusiasmato al massimo, alcune le adoro, altre cosi cosi... Ed anche per i veicoli posso dire la stessa cosa, ma dopo tutto, almeno personalmente parlando, aspettavo da 10 anni un gioco del genere non per veicoli, non per le armi, ma per il concetto di AFPS in se! È l'unico genere di gioco rimasto dove la vera bravura di un giocatore fa la differenza, senza se e senza ma.. La celebre frase "Easy to learn, hard to master" non è mai stata più azzeccata per un titolo cosi.
    Per ultimo, il supporto al workshop, forse l'unica innovazione rispetto ai primi anni 2000, l'unica ma graditissima, infatti grazie alla community già ci sono molte mappe nuove di zecca e alcune riprese dai vecchi capitoli di UT, per non parlare di mod per le armi, per il proprio personaggio e via dicendo... Grandioso!!!    … Expand
  22. RetryRestart
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    This game needs way more recognition, this game is absolutely phenomenal as far as arena shooters go, it's a lot of fun and very fluid.

    It's great to be able to just drop in and play a few rounds, the AI is very intelligent the net code is great and overall it's a must play for any fans of the genre
  23. MrDafter
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Have it since it's Early Access and wow, Developers have never gave up this game and it's such a masterpiece, the son of UT & Quake, like good old days :)
    You were playing FPS games from 1999 ? So it was made for you ! :)
    Maybe the greatest online game of 2015-16 because of the great community !
    10/10 I recommend it
  24. Notorious_B_O_B
    Sep 21, 2016
    8
    "Frag like it's 1999" Why? Because old-school shooters do no hold your hand, that's why. Toxikk is here baby and it's the Arena Shooter to play! With it comes Unreal 3 graphics technology, super-crisp gameplay, excellent hit detection, solid character customization and that wonder speed/agility that's not for the lazy mind.

    Does a dose of loud, explosive, gooey, frantic, and an    "Frag like it's 1999" Why? Because old-school shooters do no hold your hand, that's why. Toxikk is here baby and it's the Arena Shooter to play! With it comes Unreal 3 graphics technology, super-crisp gameplay, excellent hit detection, solid character customization and that wonder speed/agility that's not for the lazy mind.

    Does a dose of loud, explosive, gooey, frantic, and an elevated heart-rate sound like fun? You bet it does! So if you're in the mood to test your mettle then grab a Red Bull, it's time to go postal and "Frag like it's 1999".    … Expand
  25. ButtHead
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    I've been looking for a fast action FPS game. This game is very polished, well optimized, graphics are stunning, game play is amazing. I highly recommend this if you are a fan of fast action FPS gaming!
  26. Nordac
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    No bull***t , pure shooting, dodging and fast gameplay.
    Super badass edgy weapon and mecha.
    Do you realy want more from a game?
    (it is also low in price)
  27. Doomguy1234
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    Best FPS-Arena ever!!!!! Good graphics, good design and superquickly!!!! It mixes the best of first person shooter multiplayers like UT, Quake, Sin, Tribes, etc with new features that has made me addicted until now 12 hours in Steam and I just cant stop playing it :D

    Toxikk has a good community base with mods and maps for the few time it has been on market and it promises to be a lot of    Best FPS-Arena ever!!!!! Good graphics, good design and superquickly!!!! It mixes the best of first person shooter multiplayers like UT, Quake, Sin, Tribes, etc with new features that has made me addicted until now 12 hours in Steam and I just cant stop playing it :D

    Toxikk has a good community base with mods and maps for the few time it has been on market and it promises to be a lot of time too in my heart @_@    … Expand
  28. nati_chief
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Haven't played something that fun for a while now. GET THE GAME. NOW. I you don't trust me, just download the free version, same game, only with the basic maps - but it's enough to get the point. Well worth the 15$ for the full game.
  29. nestos
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Best "Remastered" Arena FPS ever made.
    Toxikk ist just pure fun. You really feel like you got thrown back into 1999, but with all new graphics etc.
    Ranking System, Server Browser, So far many different Maps (even oldschool all-known maps), many weapons like you would expect in an Arena FPS and the ultimative oldschool Movement (very fast paste with dodging stuff) and Health-System:    Best "Remastered" Arena FPS ever made.
    Toxikk ist just pure fun. You really feel like you got thrown back into 1999, but with all new graphics etc.
    Ranking System, Server Browser, So far many different Maps (even oldschool all-known maps), many weapons like you would expect in an Arena FPS and the ultimative oldschool Movement (very fast paste with dodging stuff) and Health-System: Collect Health-Packs!    … Expand
  30. Niggles
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    The game is fun as **** I really hope it catches on with the community of quake live. Quake was a better game but the cool little jump step, secondary fire and invis mechanics, as well as graphics make it a little more interesting.
  31. Elsinrostro
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    It really fulfills its slogan, it feels like a nineties classic. A mix of Quake III & UT arena titles. If you want to feel like fragging in Q3A in the 90s but with modern graphics then this is your game.

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  1. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 3, 2016
    90
    Toxikk is a great game, but it's not the 1999.
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  2. Eurogamer Poland
    Sep 23, 2016
    80
    Toxikk is a great arena shooter, but lacking one element that would make it unique - especially in terms of available weapons. Enthusiasts of classic shooters, especially Unreal Tournament, should check it out nevertheless - there's even a very handy free version.
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