ACE Arena: Cyber Evolution

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Arena: Cyber Evolution (ACE) is a futuristic physics-based sports game in which players confront each other in 3 vs 3 matches of wits and twitch reflexes. By featuring a MOBA-like champion logic, ACE brings an unprecedented twist to the sports genre by allowing players to choose from a variety of super-powered heroes and what style of gameplay they prefer to build their own team strategies.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,282 reviews

gameplay60 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fun concept, combining elements of hockey and soccer with special abilities.
The visuals are appealing, with a comic book style that many players enjoy.
The gameplay is fast-paced and encourages teamwork, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

The game has a very small player base, making it difficult to find matches against real players.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls.
The AI is often unhelpful, leading to frustrating experiences when playing without human teammates.

gameplay
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
51%
12%
The gameplay of the game is described as fast-paced and fun, with simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, resembling a futuristic take on hockey. However, many players note significant issues such as bugs, connection problems, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, which can hinder the overall experience. While the core concept is praised for its originality and potential, the game currently suffers from balancing issues and a lack of community engagement, impacting long-term enjoyment.
- “The core concept of the game seems to be a futuristic and fast-paced handball type of game with some mechanics that allow you to grab or hide the object that serves the role of a ball.”
- “The gameplay is fun, hold left mouse button down to hold the disk, and release to shoot.”
- “What sets this one apart is the gameplay; it is sports-themed with scoring points in mind, and with that comes some very exhilarating gameplay, much like you would see from watching an actual sports game.”
- “You will never get players to put time into a game if there is no community, and you can't beat the computer because of bad game mechanics.”
- “I just don't feel like there is enough variation possible in the gameplay; sure, with 6 players on the field things can get intense for a few seconds at a time, but since it takes very little to deduce what works and what doesn't, there really isn't a whole lot going on at any given moment.”
- “Its not good at all; it's linear gameplay with terrible mechanics you don't even have to play the game to see that.”
graphics
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cartoonish art style reminiscent of titles like Borderlands and Jet Set Radio. However, players express frustration over limited graphical options, performance issues, and a lack of customization, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the visuals stunning and well-executed, others criticize them for being inconsistent and plagued by glitches.
- “The cut-scene and runner artwork is very well done, the 'runners' look cool and the heavily outlined style (similar to Borderlands) gives the game a cool comic book feel.”
- “Beautiful graphics, cool heroes, catchy music, easy to learn.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the gameplay is great, and the fun is ongoing.”
- “Each release the game got worse and worse with a clear focus on skins, visuals, and other garbage they planned to monetize rather than making the game work.”
- “Limited resolution options, poor graphics performance, and I found it difficult to handle the puck due to low FPS.”
- “The graphics settings don't seem to work right - the game looked fine until I went to look at the resolution options, and then, not changing resolution at all, it suddenly went all stretched out like the aspect ratio is wrong.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently in early access and is plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some enjoy the gameplay and community, the overall stability is lacking, with matchmaking problems and frequent lag detracting from the fun. Users express hope for improvements, but acknowledge that the game is not yet polished enough for competitive play.
- “The game is fairly buggy at the moment, the servers could be better, and there is barely anyone playing.”
- “However it isn't nearly as finished as people would like it to be (alpha), it has an extremely buggy matchmaking system that even though it tends to find 6 people (3 vs 3) it still manages to remove 1 or 2 of those players and put bots in the game as well, which as you can understand kills the whole point of the game.”
- “It is buggy as all hell and does not deserve to exist.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
46%
18%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and upbeat nature, contributing positively to the overall experience, especially in the menu and during gameplay. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and annoying after extended play, with one reviewer experiencing technical issues that diminished their enjoyment. Overall, while the music is well-received for its quality and polish, its repetitiveness may detract from long-term engagement.
- “Beautiful graphics, cool heroes, catchy music, easy to learn.”
- “Also, the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “The music is upbeat and catchy.”
- “One song (literally)”
- “Soundtrack - 3/10 lagged until all I got was a constant *thump*...*thump*...*thump*”
- “Also the music is getting annoying after a while.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
65%
20%
The game lacks a traditional story or campaign mode, focusing instead on multiplayer gameplay that allows players to create their own narratives. While some users appreciate the freedom this offers, others find the absence of a structured story disappointing. Additionally, there are issues with quest registration and a less helpful tutorial, but the core gameplay remains enjoyable.
- “What Ace does is give the player the opportunity to craft their own story.”
- “A good game tells a story.”
- “Potential is an overused word in early access and alpha games, and the story here is no different.”
- “There is no story/campaign mode, and the entire thing is a multiplayer game.”
- “My only problem is no one is playing it :/ oh and no story which makes it not my cup of tea.”
- “Potential is an overused word in early access + alpha games and the story here is no different.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
31%
50%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance, stuttering, and limited resolution options, making it difficult to play even on moderately powerful systems. While some players note improvements in optimization over time, major performance issues still persist, indicating that the game requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “It is better optimized, looks better, plays better, and I'm not having the same issues I was having before.”
- “This is still a very young game, so as long as the core components aren't messed with and there are some major (and I mean major, as far as the magically-laggy home screen is concerned) performance issues addressed.”
- “The release date would be early 2016 with more content and better overall performance.”
- “Poor optimization.”
- “It's currently unoptimized.”
- “Limited resolution options, poor graphics performance (not that my computer's very powerful), and I found it difficult to handle the puck due to low FPS.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players frequently laughing at its quirks and comedic elements, often sharing enjoyable experiences with friends. While some critiques mention frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the overall sentiment highlights a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, bolstered by the presence of sympathetic developers and a community that embraces the game's funny aspects.
- “Ace is funny, the devs are present and people playing it are very sympathetic.”
- “Very funny game.”
- “Very funny and interesting game.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a heavy reliance on microtransactions for cosmetic items that lack value. While some acknowledge the necessity of monetization in a free-to-play model, many express frustration over the developers' failure to invest in advertising to attract new players, which they believe is crucial for the game's longevity. Overall, the approach to monetization is seen as poorly executed and detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game has a good monetization model.”
- “There also seems to be a lot of pushing towards the microtransactions, which is understandable for a free game, but the way it is presented is not flattering.”
- “As it is though, it's still pretty buggy, low on content, lacks any depth and has microtransactions for useless gear.”
- “It's sad because the main problem would have been resolved with more ads on Steam, but they never did!”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to unlocking characters and scoring. While sufficient grinding can eventually yield desired champions, the process is often seen as a drawback in an otherwise enjoyable co-op and multiplayer experience.
- “Some minor bugs and issues, and the grindiness aside, it's a great co-op/multiplayer game.”
- “My only issues with the game so far are that there are not many characters, and the characters they have are a bit grindy to unlock.”
- “And trying to score becomes a tedious task.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game is noted for its high replayability, bolstered by a lack of limitations and an emerging e-sports scene. However, some users criticize it for being light on content in early access, which may impact the overall replay value. Despite this, many still find the replayability to be strong.
- “A game rich with replayability, a game rich with no glass ceiling, a game rich with a budding, growing e-sports scene.”
- “Of course, it's early access so it seems light on content right now but it doesn't affect the replayability that much.”
- “0/10 for replayability!”
- “Of course, it's early access, so it seems light on content right now, but it doesn't affect the replayability that much.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight strong graphics and appealing character design, but do not provide specific insights into character development itself. Overall, while the visual aspects are praised, the depth and growth of characters remain unaddressed.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users overwhelmingly express their affection for the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances their overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredible; I absolutely love it! <3”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere creates a perfect blend of tension and beauty.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is currently underdeveloped due to its pre-alpha status, with users noting that the graphics and bugs detract from the overall experience. As a result, the emotional impact may not be fully realized until further improvements are made.

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