A.I. Invasion
- September 30, 2015
- GameArt Studio GmbH
"A.I. Invasion" is an action-packed strategic shooter set in a futuristic universe where machines have taken over. As a soldier, you must defend bases, escort convoys, and reclaim occupied outposts with the help of a team of special units. Your ultimate goal is to reclaim the planet system from the superior machines.
Reviews
- The artwork and graphics are well-designed and visually appealing.
- The game features decently structured levels and clear objectives.
- There is potential for enjoyable gameplay, especially if future updates improve mechanics and add content.
- The controls are frustrating, with issues like camera jerkiness and unresponsive squad commands.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, especially in tactical elements.
- There are numerous bugs and crashes, which significantly hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the poor controls and the disjointed balance between fast-paced twin-stick action and tactical elements, leading to a stop-and-start experience. Suggestions for improvement include introducing a tactical mode to enhance squad management without pausing the game. Overall, many reviewers feel that the game needs significant revamping and the addition of cooperative play to be more enjoyable.
“One way the command system could be given more use would be to introduce a tactical mode such as that seen in The Red Solstice, in which the game isn't paused completely but slowed down so as to allow the player to position and order their squad without completely halting gameplay.”
“Smooth gameplay.”
“This isn't the most detailed review and it might not help you decide if you want to buy it or not, so here is some gameplay to hopefully help you decide: https://www.youtube.”
“Gameplay and key controls are bad.”
“Doing this slows the game right down into stop-and-start type gameplay, which contradicts the otherwise fast-paced twin-stick shooter nature of the game.”
“In its current state, I can't recommend this until they add co-op and/or revamp the mechanics and gameplay to better complement each other.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players feeling that the mission objectives do not provide a compelling narrative or intricate plot. While the game has clear objectives and a guiding marker, it struggles with technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Players express hope for improvements as the game progresses through early access.
“I'm definitely looking forward to this game coming out of early access over the next few months. I've only played the first 2 missions at the time of writing this review, but so far here are the pros and the cons of the game in my opinion.”
“The mission objectives are there, but I feel there must be something more than that going on that leads to mission ends.”
“Gerund is, although, my aversion for games that lack intricate plots and live the basics of the same, like A.I.”
“Game could be interesting, but it crashes on 4/20 missions.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, with users noting that the artwork is impressive for the price and reminiscent of the PC version of Helldivers. The aesthetic complements the squad-based top-down shooting gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The artwork is good for the price.”
“A lot like a PC version of Helldivers, both aesthetically and from its squad-based top-down shooting action where you have to be mindful of your teammates' positioning due to friendly fire.”
“Nice graphics.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization for controller use has been criticized, with some players finding it a dealbreaker due to poor compatibility and responsiveness.
“The game's optimization for various input methods really enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware; the optimization is impressive.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, making it smooth and enjoyable on all platforms.”
“For me, that's a dealbreaker. I prefer using a controller, but this game wasn't optimized for it.”
“The performance issues are frustrating; the game lags and stutters even on high-end hardware.”
“I expected better optimization; the loading times are excessively long and ruin the experience.”