The new Painkiller release is causing quite a stir! Anshar Studios revamped the classic single-player horde shooter into a cooperative game similar to Left 4 Dead, but many fans are not happy with the change. Mixed reviews on Steam show that players feel it strays too far from what made the original special. Former developer Adrian Chmielarz shared his worries, saying the reboot loses the atmospheric depth that fans loved. He believes a different title might have helped it find a better audience. What do you think? Should classic games stick to their roots or evolve? {{embed type="youtube" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1sbmAGubWo"}}
Published on: 12/20/2025
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