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Acid Planet

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87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
87% User Score Based on 76 reviews

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About Acid Planet

Acid Planet is a single player survival shooter game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Adam Travers and was released on March 7, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

AUTOMATED MESSAGE /// On the Acid Planet, human beings have been all but wiped out. Hordes of bio-monsters run wild and have grown to colossal size. The largest of these beasts are known as Kaiju. You are a clone in the service of SCAV Corporation, welcome! You will conduct Kaiju salvage operations from our orbital station. Use your automatic defense systems, personal weaponry and drones to re…

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
music8 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • 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.

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    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.”
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30h Median play time
30h Average play time
30-30h Spent by most gamers
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Acid Planet is a survival shooter game with post-apocalyptic theme. Common tags for Acid Planet include indie, roguelite, pixel graphics, tower defense, early access and others.

Acid Planet is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 30 hours playing Acid Planet.

Acid Planet was released on March 7, 2024.

Acid Planet was developed by Adam Travers.

Acid Planet has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Acid Planet for its music but disliked it for its story.

Acid Planet is a single player game.

Similar games include Time Wasters, Nomad Survival, Yet Another Zombie Survivors, Rogue: Genesia, Army of Ruin and others.