Acid Spy

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Acid Spy is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Acid Spy Games and was released on June 8, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Acid Spy" is a fast-paced, action-packed first-person shooter game. As a secret agent, players infiltrate various environments, eliminating enemies and completing objectives with a wide range of weapons and gadgets at their disposal. The game features a unique neon-lit aesthetic and a pulsing synthwave soundtrack, providing a retro-futuristic spin on the stealth and action genres.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a satisfying movement system that combines parkour and stealth mechanics, allowing for fluid gameplay and creative approaches to each level.
The levels are well-designed with a mix of verticality and open spaces, providing opportunities for both stealthy and fast-paced playstyles.
The soundtrack and aesthetic create an engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

The wall-jumping mechanics can be frustrating and imprecise, leading to difficulty in navigating certain sections of the game.
The game can feel repetitive due to the limited enemy variety and similar objectives across levels.
Some players have reported issues with enemy AI being overly punishing, resulting in instant deaths upon detection.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this indie stealth game is characterized by its satisfying movement mechanics and engaging stealth action, despite some flaws like repetitive elements and clunky jumping mechanics. Players appreciate the minimalist design and the freedom to approach levels at their own pace, with a focus on experimentation and speedrunning potential. While the game excels in core mechanics, some users feel it could benefit from additional features like a mantle ability or a more comprehensive tutorial.
- “It's got great stealth action gameplay, a good soundtrack, and there's even a couple of secrets to find.”
- “Wonderful minimalist stealth action game, very satisfying movement once you get the hang of it, and the level design works really well with the mechanics.”
- “This game shines brightest when going at full speed all the time, utilizing the wall and slide jumping mechanics to never stop moving.”
- “This game gets a passing score because the core gameplay works even though it's repetitive and the jumping mechanics are ridiculous.”
- “The mechanic simply doesn't work accurately enough to complete these, and it becomes absolutely infuriating trying to make it through them.”
- “The skills you possess are twofold, you can wall-jump and you can do a stealth slide-into-crouch, I have to admit that the wall-jump feels a bit clunky, the lack of ledge-grab mechanic can make attempting to parkour your way around a level much more challenging than it should be given the fast-paced gameplay they seem to be aiming for.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the excellent and fitting synthwave soundtrack that enhances the retro-futuristic aesthetic. However, some players find the music to be generic and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated for its nostalgic vibe and cohesion with the game's design, opinions vary on its impact on gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is great too.”
- “All the while, you've got these laser-tag visuals and this banging soundtrack that manages to give the whole thing an 80s twist without detracting from the stealth elements.”
- “The colorful futuristic arenas look very interesting and the synthwave soundtrack also fits perfectly.”
- “The music is very generic and feels like it's on a loop.”
- “Killer, cheesy soundtrack.”
- “When combined with the soundtrack, which is definitely inspired by those days of synth and retrowave, it has a very distinct feel of cheesy neon sci-fi that is solid to a T.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic, retro-futuristic aesthetic that effectively utilizes high contrast and minimalistic design, reminiscent of 80s neon visuals. While the visuals are basic, they are charming and contribute to smooth gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player. The cohesive style across graphics, level design, and music creates a unique and engaging atmosphere that resonates well with its stealth mechanics.
- “The high contrast of light and dark encourages simple, broad graphical detail, which is befitting for many games that really are relatively small productions against studios that can throw piles of money at their creations.”
- “All the while, you've got these laser-tag visuals and this banging soundtrack that manages to give the whole thing an 80s twist without detracting from the stealth elements.”
- “Acid Spy is a retro-futuristic minimalistic stealth shooter that carries its style throughout every aspect, from its aesthetics and level design to music and gameplay.”
- “I've noticed a bit of an aesthetic trend in a lot of bargain bin games here on Steam.”
- “I mean, I know I'm playing on a potato, but the graphics aren't exactly lending Michelangelo.”
- “Although very simple, it is challenging and the graphics are charming.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop to the fast-paced gameplay, delivered through small text boxes that can easily be missed. While some players acknowledge the existence of a narrative, it is often overshadowed by the engaging mechanics of stealth and action, leading to a consensus that the gameplay is the main attraction rather than the story itself. Overall, the storytelling is considered the weakest aspect, but it does not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game does feature a story, which is told in small text boxes that pop up in the upper left-hand corner of the screen at the start of each area. This is certainly its weakest element, not the story itself, but in how it's presented. It doesn't detract from the game as the gameplay is what shines and is clearly the focus here.”
- “Story is delivered through easy-to-ignore text, and there's no unskippable fluff between checkpoints.”
- “I think there's also a story somewhere in here.”
- “There isn't much of a story, but you don't need one when you're doing hardcore parkour and assassinating all the baddies.”
- “The game does feature a story, which is told in small text boxes that pop up in the upper left-hand corner of the screen at the start of each area. This is certainly its weakest element, not the story itself, but in how it's presented. It doesn't detract from the game as the gameplay is what shines and is clearly the focus here, but it certainly detracts from the quality of the overall product.”
- “The text boxes also seem to disappear as soon as you begin moving in an area, which, given the pace of the game and the smooth transition from one area to another, can make it very easy to miss or accidentally deactivate them before you get a chance to read them if you are interested in the story at all.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some platforming sections can feel tedious and annoying, they are generally brief and do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment. Many appreciate the satisfaction of perfecting routes through levels, viewing the trial-and-error process as rewarding rather than tedious.
- “Some of the platforming sections actually become fairly tedious and get annoying fast.”
- “The platforming sections can be a bit tedious, but for the most part they're mercifully brief and don't subtract from the beautifully orchestrated murder ballet that is the rest of the game.”
- “It is satisfying, and hardly tedious at all, to perfect a route through a level using trial and error.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to its minimalistic design and lack of content variety. However, its fast-paced gameplay and options to disable tutorials and story elements may enhance replay value for some players.
- “In conclusion, if you are looking for a fun, fast-paced FPS stealth game, then this is definitely a game for you. So far, its price seems to be very indicative of its quality. Although I am not currently aware of how many levels the game features or what its expected playtime to completion would be, given its minimalistic style and strong focus on gameplay, along with the ability to turn off any tutorial or story elements, I definitely see a strong argument for replay value.”
- “The game also doesn't have a ton of replay value.”
- “In conclusion, if you are looking for a fun fast-paced FPS stealth game, then this is definitely a game for you. However, I am not currently aware of how many levels the game features nor what its expected playtime to completion would be. Given its minimalistic style and strong focus on gameplay, along with the ability to turn off any tutorial or story elements, I see a strong argument for replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized for fast-paced stealth-action, emphasizing speed and performance; however, users have reported issues with teleporters that can cause lag spikes during use.
- “A good fast-paced stealth-action game that is focused on speed and performance.”
- “The teleporters are a bit unoptimized, causing lag spikes whenever they're used.”