SharpShooter3D is a first-person subculture shooter in the best old school traditions. Burn! Destroy! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Players can utilize a diverse arsenal, from improvised melee weapons like bottles and Molotov cocktails to a limited selection of firearms. This mix of close-quarters combat and ranged attacks encourages dynamic, in-your-face gameplay as you carve a path through the game's environments.
The levels feature a nonlinear design, allowing players to explore multiple routes and uncover hidden secrets. Reviewers praise the attention to detail in these environments, which vividly capture the gritty, subculture-inspired aesthetic through interactive elements scattered throughout the world.
A major draw is the game's heavy incorporation of punk, skinhead, and other subculture references, delivered through an over-the-top, darkly humorous lens. Reviewers highlight how the experience revels in stereotypes and tropes associated with these countercultures, creating a sense of madness and irreverence that is central to the game's appeal.
While the main campaign is relatively short, the nonlinear level design and variety of paths/secrets encourage replayability. Reviewers note the game's low price point makes it a worthwhile "bargain bin" experience, despite its limited overall length.
Some reviewers acknowledge the game's technical issues, such as graphical glitches and bugs. However, many seem to embrace the "janky" nature of the presentation, viewing it as part of the low-budget aesthetic that effectively evokes the desired retro-inspired atmosphere.