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2024 PC 11.79 € 👍 90 % Very positive, 8,452 reviews on Steam

A brutal action shooter where you battle mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and grim bosses. The tone is dark and violent. This rating relies mostly on limited metadata.

What defines Vladik Brutal:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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