Achievement Lurker: Another one bites the dust

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"Achievement Lurker: Another one bites the dust" is a lighthearted turn-based combat game set in the wild west. Play as Jordy and fight monsters to level up and collect in-game items, culminating in a challenging boss fight. The game boasts an easy 100% completion rate and a laid-back "Easy Life" difficulty, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

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

Achievement Lurker: Another one bites the dust screenshot

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an easy way to earn a large number of achievements quickly, making it ideal for achievement hunters.
Players can simply idle the game for a couple of hours to unlock nearly all achievements without much effort.
The game is inexpensive and provides a straightforward experience for those looking to boost their achievement count.

The gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal interaction and no real challenge.
Achievements earned in the game do not count towards the player's Steam profile, rendering the main purpose of the game ineffective.
The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing and crashing, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and dull, while others appreciate its mechanics despite wishing for more depth, such as bosses and exploration. There are concerns about the lack of engaging content and achievements that could enhance the overall experience. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, many feel it lacks variety and challenge.
- “I really did enjoy the gameplay of this, but I wish there were bosses, places to actually venture to, and a way to not completely break my Steam every time I launched the game.”
- “Not a GPU miner, pretty good gameplay in my opinion 10/4.”
- “You can either just sit there and wait until you get them all, leave the game on overnight, or you can play the repetitiveness of the game's mechanics.”
- “To add insult to injury, the gameplay itself is mind-numbingly dull.”
- “My issue is that there are games out there that have more detail, more gameplay, and more thought behind the design and mechanics, yet Steam doesn't allow them to count towards your profile.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a meaningful story, with players noting that there are no quests or engaging narrative elements. Instead, it primarily offers repetitive gameplay focused on combat and leveling up, which may appeal to those seeking achievements rather than a rich gaming experience.
- “There's no story; there is barely any gameplay. You walk around and fight things that can't hurt you until you become bored. I left it on for a bit, and when I came back, I had all the achievements.”
- “If you're looking for a game with a story, then look elsewhere. There is some playability, meaning you walk around, kill stuff, level up, and get items, but there won't be quests or anything fancy to do.”
- “There is no story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics are considered rudimentary and basic, featuring simple pixel art backgrounds that lack detail and creativity. Overall, the visual presentation does not impress and feels uninspired.
- “This is a very basic text-based RPG with simple, redundant pixel graphics in the background.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort and dedication to achieve goals within a limited timeframe. Many feel that the grind is so extensive that it could demand an unrealistic amount of time, likening it to needing a "second life" to complete.
- “While the main focus of this game is grinding achievements in 2 hours, it will make the process pretty arduous.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being deceptive, as it promotes a feature that is fundamentally broken, leading to player disappointment.
- “It's a game that not only disappoints but actively deceives its players by advertising a feature that is fundamentally broken.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn, with essential content locked behind paywalls.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently causing complete freezes and negatively impacting system performance, leading to user frustration over its potential.
- “The game causes massive issues for Steam and completely freezes whenever you try to play. It makes your computer feel like it's from 2004 with seriously outdated hardware, leading to immense frustration because this game could be so much more than it is.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as questionable, with some users suggesting that it may come at the expense of quality or player experience, implying that the developer prioritizes profit over genuine comedic value.