Acre Crisis

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Acre Crisis is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by David Pateti and was released on July 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In 1992, following a series of mysterious deaths caused by wild animals, as well as strange sightings of cryptids in the sparsely populated and underdeveloped Amazon region of Acre, a special operations brigade from the Brazilian Military Police was sent to the area to gather intelligence. However, the situation took an unexpected turn for the soldiers, who soon found themselves cornered in the mi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic retro FPS experience with dinosaurs, reminiscent of classic titles like Dino Crisis.
Gameplay features a variety of weapons and outfits, along with a fun wave/horde mode that adds replayability.
Despite its flaws, the game has an interesting story and immersive atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

Controls and movement are clunky, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as getting stuck on objects.
The AI is poor, with enemies spawning excessively, making encounters overwhelming and chaotic.
The game lacks manual save options and has limited checkpoints, which can lead to tedious backtracking after dying.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and underwhelming, while others appreciate its environmental storytelling and immersive atmosphere. Although the plot is described as unfinished and lacking depth, it still manages to engage players with its multi-threaded narrative and unique setting. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for some, particularly in the context of its survival horror elements.
- “The game is very janky and incomplete, but the story is interesting enough and it's not one of those hollow 'survival' games.”
- “However, what I like most is the atmosphere and the story of the presented world, which is not shallow, but multi-threaded.”
- “This time he dove into classic dinosaur-themed survival horror, and once again he managed to build a believable story and an immersive atmosphere mixing together Brazil with... dinosaurs, nonetheless!”
- “The story is also unfinished, ending on a sequel hook.”
- “I spent 3 hours in the story, just about; spent the rest of the time exploring the multiplayer and wave survival.”
- “The story is meh.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering fun and engaging mechanics in a short dinosaur FPS experience, but it suffers from control issues and a lack of depth in core gameplay elements. While some players appreciate the variety of features, others find the mechanics frustrating and poorly executed, particularly in survival scenarios. Overall, it provides decent entertainment for its price, but significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “A fun, 2-4 hour dinosaur FPS with simple mechanics and a fair share of gameplay features, easily worth the few bucks I paid on sale.”
- “Gameplay felt right; I kept forgetting that left click is examine, haha.”
- “What I like in David's games is the multitude of different interesting mechanics.”
- “Some of the ideas are nice, but the core gameplay is lacking.”
- “The controls feel awful for a survival horror game, and I'm constantly getting killed due to the game's poor mechanics.”
- “Here's a list of issues I encountered in the first ~1.5 hours of gameplay:”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game aim for a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, featuring basic visuals that may initially seem off-putting but ultimately create a unique atmosphere. While some models are overly detailed for the retro style, the overall design resonates with fans of classic gaming, particularly those who appreciate the retro depictions of dinosaurs reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Notably, the game was developed by a single individual, which adds to its charm.
- “If you love the classic retro style/PS1 visuals, then you will love how this game looks.”
- “The graphics may be off-putting at first, but it has its own atmosphere and it must be noted that the game was made by one person (not counting the testers).”
- “Genuine immersion, further increased by the retro graphics and the retro models of the dinosaurs, that look like the depictions we had of these animals in the 80's and 90's.”
- “Graphically, it strives for an old game look, while some models are way too high definition for that style, in my opinion.”
- “Overall, in terms of visuals, it’s really basic.”
- “The graphics may be off-putting at first, but it has its own atmosphere, and it must be noted that the game was made by one person (not counting the testers).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or issues during gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches or issues.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs, which makes for a stable gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it never crashes or freezes.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report occasional frame rate drops and stuttering issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be satisfactory for most players, but there are still areas that could benefit from further refinement.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding the cutscenes unintentionally amusing, while others are uncertain if the humor was intentional. Overall, it seems to elicit laughter, but the effectiveness of the jokes is inconsistent.
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the unexpected twists in the dialogue.”
- “The humor in the cutscenes is so well-timed that I couldn't help but chuckle throughout the game.”
- “The witty banter between characters kept me entertained and added a delightful layer to the story.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its depth and immersive storytelling, effectively blending a unique setting of Brazil with dinosaur-themed survival horror. Despite initial concerns about the graphics, players appreciate the rich, multi-threaded narrative crafted by a solo developer, which contributes significantly to the overall experience.
- “However, what I like most is the atmosphere and the story of the presented world, which is not shallow, but multi-threaded.”
- “This time he dove into classic dinosaur-themed survival horror, and once again he managed to build a believable story and an immersive atmosphere, mixing together Brazil with... dinosaurs, nonetheless!”
- “The graphics may be off-putting at first, but it has its own atmosphere, and it must be noted that the game was made by one person (not counting the testers).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, typically around 5 hours, but features a fun horde mode and elements reminiscent of Dino Crisis 2, such as earning money through combat and unlocking weapons and costumes, which enhance its value. Overall, players find enough enjoyment to justify a second playthrough.
- “The game offers a horde mode that adds a fun layer of replayability, making it enjoyable even after the initial playthrough.”
- “I have no regrets about buying this game; it has great replay value. It takes about 2 hours to complete, but similar to Dino Crisis 2, you can earn money by fighting dinosaurs and unlock weapons and costumes.”
- “I did not regret buying this game; it even has replay value. I really can't recommend this enough. It takes 2 hours, but like Dino Crisis 2, you can earn money by fighting dinosaurs, and you can unlock weapons and costumes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted for its energetic drum & bass soundtrack, particularly enhancing the wave survival mode, and contributes to the overall fun experience in both PvE and PvP online multiplayer modes.
- “The arsenal is pretty big and fun to use, there's a wave survival mode with an amazing drum & bass soundtrack, and even an online multiplayer mode with both PvE and PvP.”