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Aces in the Dust

62%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, music
79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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In an alternative world to ours, only a few years have passed since the discovery of the great capabilities and military uses of Mitrilia, a very rare and complicated to treat mineral. This discovery led to disputes between different countries that have ended in a war and various battles, which we will live through from the perspective of a group of elite airmen sent to defeat the enemy. In A…

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Fun and challenging arcade-style gameplay that captures the essence of classic rail shooters.
  • Great graphics and enjoyable mechanics, with a promising foundation for future updates.
  • Offers multiple pathways and replayability, making it engaging despite its short length.
  • Very short game duration, with many players completing it in around 20 minutes.
  • Numerous broken achievements and technical issues, leading to frustration among players.
  • Feels incomplete and like a student project, lacking depth and polish in content.
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for its arcade-style gameplay, with players taking on the roles of toy soldiers in a brief prequel narrative. While some players appreciate the character backstories, the overall experience is short, lasting only 15-20 minutes, and lacks depth, leading to mixed recommendations for its current state.

    • “Get this, you play as three little toy soldiers in the prequel to Toy Soldiers, where you learn the hard backstory to Major Chip Hazard, Nick Nitro, and Butch Meathook.”
    • “Yes, it's short (beat it in 17 minutes) but it has that arcade style, and I really hope it grows into something bigger, like new missions, etc.”
    • “It's a really good game and story.”
    • “Although even so, the game lasts 15-20 minutes, it’s very easy to go through the tutorial and 2 stages, no story, a simple 'arcade' only with a broken system.”
    • “Get this, you play as 3 little toy soldiers in the prequel to Toy Soldiers, where you learn the hard backstory to Major Chip Hazard, Nick Nitro, and Butch Meathook.”
    • “In its current state, I do not recommend it, but maybe when there are more missions in the game, I will.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and challenging, featuring an arcade "railway shooter" style. However, many users express a desire for more content, noting that the experience is quite short, with some completing it in as little as 20 minutes.

    • “Great gameplay.”
    • “Challenging gameplay.”
    • “Very short (literally beat it in 20 minutes) but it's fun with an arcade 'railway shooter' style gameplay.”
    • “I wish there was more gameplay and missions.”
    • “The game is very short; I literally beat it in 20 minutes, but it's fun with an arcade 'railway shooter' style gameplay.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received positive feedback, with users praising their quality and overall appeal. Many express a strong appreciation for the visual design, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.

    • “Great graphics.”
    • “The graphics are nice; I love it!”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is perceived as overly serious, which contrasts with the lighthearted and arcade-style nature of the gameplay.

    • “I have to say, the music feels way too serious for such an arcadey action title.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music doesn't match the game's tone, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features only three levels, including a tutorial, but their length and complexity, along with multiple choices, enhance replayability significantly.

    • “Only three levels, including the tutorial, but they are long and complex, with multiple choices that enhance replayability.”
    • “The game offers a variety of paths and outcomes, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability factor is incredibly high.”
    • “There are only three levels, including the tutorial, which limits the overall replayability despite their complexity and multiple choices.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after just a few playthroughs, as the limited content doesn't offer enough variety to keep me engaged.”
    • “While the levels are intricate, the lack of additional content makes it hard to justify replaying the game multiple times.”

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