Achievement Lurker: Another one bites the dust
- April 26, 2018
- Perverse Games
Get on Steam"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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Windows
Reviews
- Offers an easy way to earn a large number of achievements quickly, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The game has a simple and straightforward design, allowing players to rack up achievements without much effort.
- Some players find enjoyment in the nostalgic graphics and the concept of an achievement-hunting game.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal content 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.
- Many players express frustration with the game's performance issues, including freezing and crashing.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable despite its repetitive mechanics, while others criticize it as dull and lacking depth. Many express a desire for more engaging elements, such as bosses and exploration, to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, there are frustrations regarding the lack of achievement recognition on Steam for games with more intricate gameplay.
“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.”
“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.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a meaningful story, with players noting that there are no quests or engaging narrative elements. Instead, gameplay consists of aimless wandering and combat against non-threatening enemies, leading to a sense of boredom. While it may appeal to those seeking achievements, it falls short for players looking for a substantial 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.”
“If you want achievements, then this is recommended for sure, but there is no story.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as rudimentary and basic, featuring simple and redundant pixel art backgrounds that do not enhance the overall experience. The sound design is also noted to be uninspired, contributing to a lackluster visual and auditory presentation.
“This is a very basic text-based RPG with simple, redundant pixel graphics in the background.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve goals within a limited timeframe. Many suggest that it feels like a demanding task that could take up an excessive amount of time.
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently causing complete freezes and performance problems that can make even modern systems feel outdated. This has led to considerable frustration among players, as many believe the game has the potential to be much better if these issues were resolved.
“The game causes massive issues for Steam and completely freezes whenever you play. It makes your computer feel like it's from 2004 with some seriously outdated hardware, leading to frustration because this game could be so much more than it is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking depth or substance, leading some players to feel that it prioritizes profit over genuine comedic value.
