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Survive.! Evolve.! Thrive!!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Engaging twin-stick shooter gameplay with a variety of characters and weapons that offer unique playstyles.
Addictive and satisfying combat with meaningful upgrades and progression, making it enjoyable for both short bursts and longer sessions.
Great value for the price, with no ads or microtransactions, providing a full gaming experience.

Controls can be frustrating, particularly with the floating joystick and auto-aim features that can hinder precise movement and aiming.
Lack of content and variety, with many players expressing a desire for more enemies, environments, and game modes like endless mode.
Technical issues such as login failures and bugs that affect gameplay experience, particularly on mobile devices.

gameplay
30 mentions
73 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and engaging, with a solid arcade-like loop and a variety of unlockables. However, some users noted issues such as random pauses, aiming delays, and a desire for additional control options, which could enhance the experience. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game is praised for its challenging mechanics and replayability, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of the genre.
- “Good gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay is very fun and addicting.”
- “Incredible gameplay & very addictive gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay incentivizes a tedious loop of circling around the group of enemies to pick up the XP orbs because just killing enemies doesn't add XP.”
- “Gameplay problems: aiming manually takes 1-2 seconds to actually go in the direction aimed.”
- “Either increase the dead zone of the left joystick or add an option to fix joystick position to help improve the gameplay experience.”
monetization
27 mentions
48 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
41 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions in the paid version, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay. However, some users feel that the free version, which includes ads for rewards, offers more benefits than the paid version, leading to a perception that the latter lacks sufficient incentives. Overall, the game is praised for its straightforward pricing and lack of predatory monetization practices, making it a refreshing choice in a market often filled with aggressive in-game purchases.
- “The game is amazing, you can play with a lot of different stuff going on and is worth all the money, since there's no ads or anything cash-related after you buy it.”
- “Feels great to play, and with no ads or microtransaction issues you can just enjoy it uninterrupted as well.”
- “Best game of this type on the store..pay once no ads and many hours of fun..thank you!”
- “I'd honestly have more fun just watching ads for 15-30 seconds and getting rewards than paying for nothing.”
- “The paid version doesn't have the perks of watching ads that revive you and provide a boost in skills at the start of the game, compared to the free version.”
- “Ad version is actually better because you can watch ads to get upgrades; the paid version doesn't give you many benefits, to be honest.”
graphics
19 mentions
53 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a dark, pixelated art style that some players initially found off-putting but ultimately appreciated for its effectiveness and clarity during chaotic gameplay. While the overall aesthetic is praised for its uniqueness and minimalism, there are suggestions for more varied enemy and environmental designs, as well as a desire for higher resolution UI elements. Overall, the graphics complement the engaging gameplay, making it a visually satisfying experience.
- “At first I wasn't too sure about the dark, pixelated graphics, but oh boy, this game is incredible!”
- “The graphics are effective without being smothering (which is a huge help when the screen gets busy), the weapons and characters all feel unique, the upgrades are meaningful and varied, and I haven't felt like a single death was unwarranted.”
- “I love the progression, I feel like an isekai protagonist every winning run and the graphics are clean enough that even when the entire screen is full of projectiles I can still avoid getting hit.”
- “Plays like a twin stick shooter with minimal serviceable graphics.”
- “Brilliant game, small space needed, low pixel graphics, gameplay is short but challenging, nice custom build to choose, good amount starting char/weapon choices.”
- “Probably the best rogue lite in the market, its a rendition of vampire survivors from steam but its better due to guns and more aesthetic minimalistic style.”
replayability
16 mentions
63 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly engaging due to its challenging mechanics, diverse characters, and constant updates, others feel it lacks depth for long-term enjoyment. Many appreciate the fresh aiming system and the variety of upgrades, which contribute to a satisfying experience, but some believe it still needs more content to fully realize its potential as a roguelike.
- “It's much harder than similar games like Vampire Survivors, but that gives it an extra level of replayability which is really nice.”
- “The aiming aspect makes this a much fresher and interactive version of the recent trend of top-down roguelite survival games, and the dark aesthetic along with the pick-up-and-play design and replayability make this a must-have for those looking for a fun game to pass the time with. The constant updates also keep adding to the replayability; fantastic work!”
- “Lots of upgrades (runes), weapons, and characters create a huge replay value for a good price.”
- “There's just a lack of replayability; it's fun, but there's not enough to keep me going for long. Overall, it's a good game.”
- “The controls are smooth, the leveling system is nice, and the different characters and weapons give it some replayability.”
- “I love the replay value of it, trying new builds and perks all the way.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and contribution to the overall experience. However, there are frequent requests for a larger soundtrack, higher audio quality, and additional music tracks to enhance gameplay. Some users also noted the absence of victory music, suggesting that improvements in these areas could elevate the game's appeal further.
- “Wonderful music and art style as well.”
- “This is awesome, a must buy, action never stops and I love the music too.”
- “I like the gameplay loop but I would really love some new maps and music.”
- “My only suggestions are to make the background music higher quality and to add more soundtracks, and obviously more characters and weapons, like in PC. If you add a male character, make it stereotypical, like John John, who uses a shotgun and has synergy with a knife. Also, improve the headphone music quality.”
- “My only complaint is the lack of victory music after surviving till dawn.”
- “I like the gameplay loop, but I would really love some new maps and music.”
optimization
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report flawless performance even on lower-end devices, others experience significant stuttering and lag on high-end phones. There are calls for improvements, particularly in the user interface resolution, but many users are hopeful for future updates to enhance gameplay modes and overall performance.
- “Performance has also been perfect on my fairly low-end phone (Galaxy A23).”
- “After starting problems are all problems now solved and the game is running with good performance.”
- “Very good, polished and optimized gameplay.”
- “It's fun; however, there seem to be quite a bit of performance issues and stuttering, and I feel as though I shouldn't have those issues on an S22 Ultra.”
- “It's just hard to play with frequent stuttering and lag.”
- “I really wish that the next update will have an endless mode like on PC; I guess this game mode is still being optimized on mobile.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ad-free experience of the rogue-like game but express a desire for a more developed story, suggesting that the game would benefit from quests or narrative elements to enhance the gameplay beyond its current level-based structure.
- “It's nice to play a roguelike with no ads, but I just wish there was even a little story to the game.”
- “That's 20-minute missions.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and freezing issues, particularly during upgrades and while using controls. Many players feel that these problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Would've been 3 stars until I realized just how buggy a lot of features were.”
- “But 1 out of 6 upgrades, I get the game freezes!”
- “Controls are horrible; it constantly freezes.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it requires repeatedly circling enemies to collect experience orbs rather than gaining XP directly from defeating them. This mechanic leads to a monotonous loop focused on resource collection, such as bullets and floor skins, rather than engaging combat.
- “The gameplay incentivizes a tedious loop of circling around a group of enemies to pick up the XP orbs because just killing enemies doesn't add XP.”
- “Grinding to get bullets and floor skins is incredibly repetitive.”
- “The grind feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's controls, noting that the automatic selection of skills during leveling up detracts from their emotional engagement, while the imprecise touch response when firing adds to their dissatisfaction. This lack of control may hinder players' ability to connect with the game on an emotional level.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and absurd style, with references to memes and a sense of lightheartedness, though some players feel it leans on familiar tropes or copycat elements.
- “Lightning infinite go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, kind of funny! There is a copycat here somewhere.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue.”
- “Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”