Acid Planet
- March 7, 2024
- Adam Travers
- 30h median play time
Get on Steam"Acid Planet" is a strategy-focused single-player game with around 30 hours of playtime, blending tower-defense and horde-survival elements. In this post-apocalyptic version of Earth, you're a SCAV Corporation clone, tasked with salvaging Kaiju cores from towering bio-monsters while constructing defenses and advancing your tech to survive. Battles against mutated hordes and colossal boss Kaiju await, requiring strategic planning and adaptation for successful salvage operations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique blend of tower defense and Vampire Survivors mechanics, providing a rewarding gameplay loop with meaningful upgrades between waves.
- Players appreciate the variety in gameplay, with no two games feeling the same, and the game encourages experimentation with different strategies and loadouts.
- The developer shows dedication to improving the game, with regular updates and a strong foundation that has potential for future content expansion.
- Currently, the game lacks sufficient content, with only a limited number of weapons and towers, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after a few hours of play.
- Some players have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game has been criticized for its difficulty spikes and lack of meaningful meta progression, making it challenging for players to feel a sense of growth or achievement over time.
- music10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack as excellent and immersive, enhancing the overall experience. While some users note that it may not be a standout feature, it is consistently described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
“Music is on point!”
“Speaking of immersion, excellent soundtrack.”
“A fun hybrid of survivor and tower defense, with cool enemies and an awesome soundtrack.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as very satisfying, featuring polished mechanics and engaging ideas, though some players feel the lack of meta progression can lead to frustration and failed runs. While the game offers a fun experience for a reasonable price, suggestions for improvement include adjusting enemy health and damage caps to enhance playability. Overall, it provides a solid 5-10 hours of entertainment, especially for fans of the sci-fi setting.
“Just very satisfying gameplay.”
“It's still early in the early access cycle, so don't expect 20-30 hours, but for your 5 bucks, you'll get a good 5-10 hours of fun gameplay.”
“Similar to Thronefall, but I like the sci-fi setting and the gameplay is a bit quicker.”
“There's nothing really bad or wrong about the game. I do love the idea and mechanics, along with the gameplay, but as there's no meta progression, it's not for me.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging, with players expressing enjoyment after just a couple of missions. However, there is a desire for more variety beyond the repetitive "protect the ship" objective, as well as the inclusion of an infinite mode to extend gameplay.
“Maybe a few missions beyond the same protect the ship for 16 rounds.”
“Infinite mode to let me just see how far I can go before I drown when the mission is over.”
“After 2 missions, I really like what I see.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique aesthetic, reminiscent of 2000s flash games, showcasing that charm can exist without hyper-realistic visuals. While some players express a desire for cutscenes, they appreciate the distinct style that reflects the game's budget constraints. Overall, the art is seen as subjective but appealing to many.
“Art is subjective, but personally I love it; it reminds me of the 2000's era of flash games with a distinct style that shows you don't need to be an AAA/AAAA title with hyper-realistic graphics to have charm.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While "Acid Planet" is praised for its fun gameplay and impressive quality given its low budget and single developer, it suffers from notable performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“All in all, Acid Planet is a surprisingly well-made and put-together game by a single developer for dirt cheap in a gaming climate where multi-million/multi-billion dollar companies will put out unfinished and unoptimized pieces of garbage for full price.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability, with users reporting no glitches or bugs, highlighting the developer's commitment to polish and quality. Regular updates shortly after release further indicate a strong dedication to maintaining the game's performance.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of wholesome enjoyment, providing players with a positive and uplifting experience.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players feel the monetization strategies in the game prioritize profit over player experience, often overlooking the potential drawbacks and opportunity costs associated with these practices.
“They'd rather you focus on monetization and ignore the opportunity costs.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable but note a significant lack of content, which limits its replayability. This issue is compared to similar games, suggesting that without additional content, the game's long-term appeal may be diminished.
“Reminds me a lot of Taur, really fun game but it struggles with the same issue in my opinion: lack of content and replayability, at least for right now.”
