Acre Crisis
- July 17, 2024
- David Pateti
"Acre Crisis" is a first-person shooter and survival horror game featuring an Arcade mode, a Story mode, and a Multiplayer mode (Cooperative and Competitive), along with a retro aesthetic with graphics and effects reminiscent of the PS1. The game is set in 1992 in the Acre region, in the Amazon jungle. In 1992, following a series of mysterious deaths caused by wild animals, as well as s…
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with retro graphics and dinosaur models reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.
- The combat is satisfying with numerous weapons and a good balance of challenge, making encounters with dinosaurs feel intense and rewarding.
- The story mode is surprisingly well-crafted, blending Brazilian history and folklore with classic survival horror elements.
- The first-person shooter mechanics can feel clunky, with players easily getting stuck on objects while moving.
- The arcade mode, while fun, can become repetitive when played solo.
- Some players may find the FPS orientation easy to learn but hard to master, which could be frustrating for those seeking a more straightforward experience.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in this retro FPS game is surprisingly engaging, featuring a classic dinosaur-themed survival horror narrative that effectively blends elements of Brazilian culture with an immersive atmosphere. Players have praised the believable storyline, particularly in the story mode, which stands out alongside the game's arcade mode.
“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 mode actually surprised me how good it was.”
“No story.”
“No story.”
“Great retro FPS game with a horde 'arcade' mode and story mode.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their genuine immersion, enhanced by retro designs and dinosaur models that evoke the nostalgic depictions from the 80s and 90s. This stylistic choice effectively contributes to the overall experience of the game.
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as straightforward and uncomplicated, with users emphasizing its simplicity.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively blending a believable story with a unique setting that combines elements of Brazil and dinosaurs, creating a captivating survival horror experience.
“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!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”