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An FPP shooter in which the players explore various neon-filled locations and fight hordes of enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons. The protagonist can use pistols, machine guns, shotguns and explosives, with alternative modes for each of them. Additionally, collecting Fragments during the game allow us to get useful upgrades and more weapons for our character.
Desync is a dynamic shooter developed by The Foregone Syndicate studio. It has been released for PC by Adult Swim Games company.
Game mechanics
Desync uses first-person perspective (FPP) and is based on facing hordes of enemies, led by powerful bosses called Zone Defenders who defend access to each stage. Vast arsenal includes pistols, machine guns, shotguns and explosives, all of them with alternative fire mode. Players also collect the so-called Fragments, which can be traded for new weapons and upgrades for character.
While proper handling of weapons is a key to success, players must also make use of possibilities offered by environment (there are many traps that enemy can be lured in, like spikes), dodging enemies’ assaults and combining attacks into effective combinations that deal more damage. These are important because, obviously, our hero isn’t immortal, although his health can be replenished by picking up power-ups dropped by the enemies after death.
Game modes
Desync for PC has been developed solely as single player experience. However, a special scoring system oversees players’ actions and promotes unconventional actions. Thanks to that, there is a substitute of multiplayer in form of leader boards, where players can show of their achievements. Additionally, it is possible to return to already cleared stages that take the form of Dark Zones – a much more challenging tasks with gameplay enhanced with various modifiers.
Technical aspects
Desync stands out with its unique, three-dimensional visuals that use neon style resembling the TRON 2.0 game. An especially composed electronic soundtrack can also please players and is available as standalone product as well.
Last updated on July 19, 2017
Videos and Screens
[0:32] Desync trailer #1
GamingTrend: 85 / 100 by Mike Pearce
An immensely tough, but amazingly satisfying shooter experience for only $15 (USD). If you’re looking for a serious challenge, a brightly colored, uniquely appealing geometric aesthetic, or the best ‘80s soundtrack you never knew you needed in your life, then Desync is your jam.
Hardcore Gamer: 3 / 5 by Chris Shive
Desync is not the worst first person shooter I have ever played, but it just doesn't bring anything to the table to make it that worthwhile either.
Gaming on PC: 6 / 10 by David Dominguez
DESYNC is a stylish first person shooter let down by a few questionable choices. Gamers willing to overlook unfair enemy spawn mechanics and frustrating level design may end up loving The Foregone Syndicate‘s debut title, but it’s definitely not for everyone.
Desync Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: The Foregone Syndicate
Publisher: Adult Swim Games
Age restrictions: none
Desync System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows 7