Project F is a premium action-packed game developed by Fractal Games. It is a tactical first-person shooter where players battle in a team of five over a defensive target called the Monolith. The cyberpunk-themed title features an auto-generated map that offers an entirely different environment to every match.

Although much of Project F's gameplay borrows heavily from popular action FPS such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, it falls short in many aspects. In its attempt to offer a unique take on FPS, the game leaves out crucial details that could make or break the gameplay experience.

Good idea, bad execution

When you take a closer look at the premise of Project F, you would see that the game has the potential to take off. It features a player versus player (PvP) combat involving a defensive and an attacking team. The teams, each consisting of five players, fight over a defensive target aptly called the Monolith, which the defending team secures anywhere in a building.

Needless to say, the attacking team tries to steal it, and that’s where the fun begins. Each match runs within a specific duration, and whichever team accomplishes its mission or kills the entire opposing team wins. It is interesting indeed but you have to manage your expectations before giving this 3D game a shot. Plus, you have to note that it is in its early access stage.

The use of procedural generation to the map adds depth to the gameplay. However, the execution of the technique is a dazzling failure as it seems to favor the defender and generate predictable rooms. As far as the weapon design is concerned, the release fails to deliver a dopamine-inducing experience. Still, the beautifully rendered characters with their unique abilities offer a glimmer of hope.

Back to the drawing board

There are a lot of bad things to say about Project F than there are any good. The PvP action game is quite a disappointment considering its compelling premise and battle system, where you have to defend in a team of five a powerful item. Its gameplay is teeming with flaws that a revamp is needed only to rescue the sliver of value it holds.