Note: The PainKiller alpha was provided by DreamCatcher.
After Deus Ex 2's careful exploration and Call of Duty's grim bodycount, it was a pleasure to relax in the over-the-top world of PainKiller. Coming to us from Polish developer People Can Fly, Painkiller's world is so far quite uncomplicated and rewarding, with top-notch visuals combining with excellent soundworks, intriguing weapons design and a few clever gameplay tweaks.
Those who've...
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This game was provided at no cost to ausgamedev.com by the publishers.
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