Amid Evil

A fantastic FPS boomer shooter that has some really nice designs and weapons for the game. The combat system is also pretty well done, and the levels are pretty well designed as well. The enemies are also perfect, especially for the level's theme.

Definitely one of my favorite FPS of all time, and would recommend it to anyone.

The powered up axe spins like a blender. If you jump in the water with it equipped, you swim faster.

Have you ever played something that you didn't totally vibe with, but understood why so many people love it? Amid Evil is exactly that for me.

Make no mistake: as a shooter, from a mechanical standpoint, Amid Evil is great. Movement is silky smooth, the weapons are all distinct and consistently useful, and the level design gets real weird by the end. Before playing, I wasn't sold on it - a shooter with melee-ish projectile weapons that mostly focus on leading targets? Thankfully, I was wrong, and playing the game was a total joy.

The parts of the game I didn't enjoy as much are totally a matter of personal preference: the whole crystalline medieval aesthetic is pretty, and I can appreciate the artistry on display, but it's just not for me. There's nothing objectively wrong with any of it, and I still wholeheartedly recommend this, it's just the one nitpick I could really find.

A lot of people hold Amid Evil as one of the best modern shooters out there - and while it may not top my personal list, I totally understand why it does for so many others.

I really liked this game. The aesthetics are wonderful and the levels are well designed but nothing has soured me on a game as hard as EPISODE: 5 - The Forges.
If you can, either avoid that level as long as you can, or get it done early.
I love nothing more in my fast-paced boomer shooter with floaty movement than precise and timed jumps in a level that will have you backtracking over and over.
You have entire floors be made out of segmented struts you need to jump over or risk falling trough with high damage enemies like a swarm of Spiked-Balls that chase you. Incredible.
I really enjoyed my time but that Episode has legitimately soured me on the game.

Super fun Boomer Shooter and the level designs are Incredible

Amid Evil is a nice change of pace from the usual boomer shooter formula. The fantasy setting gives it a unique identity, and the magic-based weapons are surprisingly fun to use, especially as they become more powerful throughout the game. The level design is creative and encourages exploration, making each area feel distinct. The maps can be a little confusing to navigate, although I do enjoy the atmosphere and weapon variety.

The re-release of Heretic and Hexen is a welcome surprise, Amid Evil however, is better in every possible way. The combat, level design, art direction, all done better here.. get this instead.