Action Agents

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Action Agents is a single player action game. It was developed by Undreamed Games and was released on April 28, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME About the Game This is the free prelude version of Mega City Police, Retrowave Skill-Based Action Roguelike inspired by truly old-school action movies. Prelude version Includes first 2 levels and 4 playable police officers of the full version. Hello, Officer. Mega City needs your services. Are you ready to uphold the law? The crime is out of control, the streets are not…

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Action

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Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

The game features a fun and challenging gameplay experience with a nostalgic retro aesthetic and a great soundtrack.
Players appreciate the variety of weapons and unique character abilities, making each playthrough feel distinct.
The game has high replayability due to its procedurally generated levels and the ability to unlock new characters and upgrades.

Many players find the game to be unbalanced, with some enemies being overly difficult while others are too easy, leading to frustration.
The controls and camera movement have been criticized for being clunky and causing motion sickness for some players.
The game lacks a compelling narrative or story elements, making the gameplay feel repetitive and less engaging over time.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, skill-based combat that offers a mix of challenge and fun, enhanced by retro-inspired pixel art and synthwave music. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and variety of weapons, some express a desire for more finesse and creative gameplay elements to enhance replayability. Overall, the game delivers a solid experience, though some mechanical issues and balance concerns have been noted.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, with a strong emphasis on skill-based combat.”
- “The game features hardcore gameplay with tons of weapons and upgrades, challenging levels that require quick reactions and tactical thinking, and a pixel art visual style inspired by 80s and 90s action movies and video games.”
- “It's got everything you could want in a game: hardcore gameplay, unique characters, nostalgic visuals, and high replayability.”
- “I’m going to say that I didn’t feel the urge to replay this game multiple times, but if you like the gameplay loop, you could do it for as long as you like.”
- “Gameplay is basically get to an area, shoot, kill, rinse and repeat until the boss, then do the same thing in the next level.”
- “- I complained about a lack of gameplay usability and balance for characters beyond the rookie character; the cyborg in particular felt unusable in hard mode.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the retro pixel art style and vibrant visuals that evoke nostalgia for 80s and 90s action games. While some players appreciate the modern touches and engaging aesthetics, others find the graphics lacking in detail or too simplistic. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and gameplay experience.
- “Awesome game with great graphics.”
- “Mega City Police: Prelude is an excellent action-packed game with a great storyline, stunning graphics, and exciting gameplay.”
- “The game has great graphics and gameplay mechanics that make it easy to get immersed in the world of Mega City.”
- “The graphics are just a bit too dialed down for my liking.”
- “Music is good, concept is good, gameplay, execution, and art style is at best lacking.”
- “- the visuals are giving me a headache.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its retro-inspired synthwave soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay and aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the commitment to the 80s theme, noting that the music enhances the overall experience and adds to the game's nostalgic vibe. However, some players expressed a desire for more flexibility in managing the soundtrack during gameplay, such as the ability to switch tracks on the fly.
- “Pure retro vibes with solid gameplay and great pixel art graphics and synth wave music.”
- “The game is a ton of fun for anyone who likes top-down shooters with some difficulty. The music is amazing and just really is the icing on the cake. The prologue is a blast; I can't wait for the full game. I could listen to the soundtrack for hours.”
- “I absolutely adore the music and the art style of this game.”
- “The game needs to give me the ability to change the music on the fly; there's an emphasis on unlocking tracks for the game, and it would be good to be able to pause the game and use a walkman to listen to those tracks while playing.”
- “Switching music on the TV doesn't feel logical.”
- “The soundtrack is bad-ass with this one!”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Mega City Police: Prelude" is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it revolves around a simplistic premise of "killing all the baddies" without substantial narrative elements or world-building. While some players appreciate the action-packed gameplay and open-world design, the overall consensus is that the game offers minimal storytelling, leaving players to engage in repetitive missions without a compelling plot.
- “Mega City Police: Prelude is an excellent action-packed game with a great storyline, stunning graphics, and exciting gameplay.”
- “The mixture of simple gameplay, pixel graphics, exciting story, and atmospheric soundtrack gives you a feeling of colossal buzz from your time spent in the game.”
- “The storyline is well-crafted and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- “There is zero story and no easter eggs beyond the characters and the cars.”
- “Also, there's no story...you're just a random cop shooting random enemies in some random warehouse for no apparent reason.”
- “- lack of any storytelling/narrative.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its procedurally generated levels, which ensure unique experiences in each playthrough, and a robust progression system that adds depth. Players appreciate the combination of hardcore gameplay, unique characters, and nostalgic visuals, making it an engaging choice for repeated sessions.
- “The game has high replayability, a robust progression system, and procedurally generated levels that ensure that no two playthroughs are the same.”
- “It's got everything you could want in a game: hardcore gameplay, unique characters, nostalgic visuals, and high replayability.”
- “The procedurally generated levels ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, and the robust progression system adds a layer of depth and replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Does it have replay value?”
- “The replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere effectively immerses players in a gritty world reminiscent of a real-life robocop scenario, enhanced by well-designed NPCs and a captivating soundtrack. The combination of simple gameplay, pixel graphics, and an engaging story contributes to a thrilling experience that resonates with players.
- “The atmosphere of criminal areas and police stations makes you feel like you are in the shoes of a real Robocop.”
- “The mixture of simple gameplay, pixel graphics, an exciting story, and an atmospheric soundtrack gives you a feeling of colossal buzz from your time spent in the game.”
- “The atmosphere of criminal areas and police stations makes you feel like you are in the place of a real Robocop.”
- “The NPCs are well-designed and add to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding it unexpectedly amusing despite initial misconceptions about its theme, such as the misleading Robocop cover. The clever wordplay, like the humorous twist on "Nuclear Throne II," adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “The Robocop-esque cover drew me in, 'Oh cool, a Robocop game?' Just to find out, no, not really... but it is hilarious.”
- “That's a funny way to spell 'Nuclear Throne II,' but okay!”