Amid Evil

Game originally handled like ♥♥♥♥ even after changing a couple of settings. I'm certain it probably works better on WIndows, but oh well. Ended up getting it working through proton and man am I glad I did. This game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ slaps and is one of the best FPS games I've played. I HEAVILY recommend it.

Amid Evil is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with shooters in the first place. It doesn’t just borrow from the classics, it understands them, refines them, and unleashes something that feels both nostalgic and completely fresh. Its roots in Hexen and Heretic are obvious in the best way: magical weapons, labyrinthine levels, and that distinct blend of fantasy and first-person carnage. But it never feels stuck in the past. Instead, it takes that foundation and builds something faster, smoother, and far more expressive. Combat is fluid and aggressive, with weapons that feel incredible to use, especially when powered up into their devastating alt forms. The level design is where it really shines. Each episode feels like its own strange dimension, packed with verticality, secrets, and arenas that encourage movement and experimentation. There’s a constant sense of flow, of pushing forward through beautifully bizarre spaces that feel handcrafted for chaos. And then there’s the atmosphere; abstract, surreal, and unforgettable. Glowing geometry, impossible structures, and cosmic vistas give the game a dreamlike quality that sets it apart from anything else in the genre. New Blood clearly poured passion into every detail. This isn’t just a throwback, it’s a statement. It proves that the spirit of classic shooters is alive and evolving, and Amid Evil stands as one of the best modern examples of how to do it right.

just an absolute romp the whole way through -- to the point that i don't even think you should finish it in one sitting. every environment is stunning, each replete with its own rich atmosphere and the colors and detail of absolutely everything just POPS. every weapon is addictive and none ever feel like they lose their function... though the star of pain's animation-cancel bug makes it a workhorse like any other chunky FPS shotgun; just mess around with it and you'll figure out what i'm talking about. one world a day. two at the most. if you somehow regret it, know that you will regret it much less than ripping through the whole thing in a day