VLADiK BRUTAL

VLADiK BRUTAL looks like a throwback first-person action game that cares more about aggression than polish. By our assessment, its main appeal is blunt combat and a harsh, old-school attitude that players of grim shooters often seek out. The downside of that style is obvious: if the aim is tight balance, broad accessibility, or a glossy presentation, this kind of game usually does not bother much with any of those. In practice that means a lot of direct fighting and a rougher feel than mainstream action games. It sits closer to cult indie shooters and retro-styled brawlers than to big-budget, mainstream releases. The name tells you the tone without much disguise, and that is the whole pitch. It is for people who want abrasive action and not much softness around it.