Prodeus

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PSX Extreme
    Oct 6, 2022
    89
    By combing the best elements of boomer shooters of the past, the frantic action of DOOM, the rugged look and feel of Quake, and the arena shooter layout of Unreal Tournament, Bounding Box software has crafted a fun shooter that harkens back to the old days while still feeling fresh. While the noticeable drawbacks I mentioned keep it from achieving true greatness, I cannot recommend this game enough to anyone who wants to revisit the times when shooters could just be fun.
  2. PSX Brasil
    Oct 3, 2022
    84
    Despite some flaws regarding progress and also enemy variation and AI, Prodeus is an excellent shooter inspired by the first FPS we had. Intense action, outstanding fun and delightful to play are the great qualities seen here.
  3. Push Square
    Oct 5, 2022
    80
    There's no denying that Prodeus is derivative, but that's not necessarily a problem when the end result is this well realised. An absolute blast from start to finish.
  5. PLAY
    Nov 30, 2022
    60
    It’s hard to ignore this spin-off’s squandered potential – or the deafening silence of Midgard. While we have great fun mixing and matching a wealth of combat options, we can’t recommend it based on that single verse when this game boasts an epic poem’s price tag. [Issue#21, p.83]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. JayyDeanM
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    an absolute blast to play. everything you loved about old-school first person shooters is back! face-paced, ultra-violent, super retro andan absolute blast to play. everything you loved about old-school first person shooters is back! face-paced, ultra-violent, super retro and extremely satisfying gunplay with a wide variety of weapons, monsters and levels to keep you busy for a long time. support these guys and buy this game, you will not regret it!… Full Review »
  2. devinroi
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Great game! Insane visuals, chunky and satisfying gunplay, good music (I actually prefer the midi soundtrack!) and plenty of replayability.Great game! Insane visuals, chunky and satisfying gunplay, good music (I actually prefer the midi soundtrack!) and plenty of replayability. The haptic triggers on PS5 are ridiculously fun, especially the dual-wielded SMGs. If you have even a passing interest in FPS games this is a must buy!… Full Review »
  3. RobPlaysGames
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    This is my first 'Boomer Shooter' (not including the games that created the genre which I played as a kid) and I can safely say I get theThis is my first 'Boomer Shooter' (not including the games that created the genre which I played as a kid) and I can safely say I get the appeal.

    The game feels great to play, almost all the weapons are fun to use, most of the enemies are fun to fight or at least satisfying to kill, and the level design feels intuitive and rarely leaves you scratching your head on where you're supposed to go next (although some of the collectables are a pain if you're a 100% kind of person.)

    The only real downside in my opinion is the game peaks about midway through then coasts on a baseline of extremely enjoyable run and gun action but never really evolves in the latter half; the levels remain interesting and fun to clear but you're really just doing the same thing over and over.

    Also, the movement tech like double jump and dashing should have been unlocked from the start, or at least way earlier in the game, once you have them you can feel that that's how the game is intended to be played.    … Full Review »
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