Action Alien: Survival
- February 26, 2018
- Devdan Games
Get on SteamFight waves of aliens in a completely destructible petrol station with many weapons to grab and species of aliens to fight !
Reviews
- The game maintains the old destructible structures, which adds a fun element to gameplay.
- The atmosphere and setting create a sense of tension and urgency, fitting well with the sci-fi shooter formula.
- There are a variety of weapons and alien designs that can provide some entertaining moments.
- The game lacks depth and polish, with clunky movement and aiming mechanics that detract from the experience.
- It features repetitive content and a lack of diversity in level design, making prolonged play feel monotonous.
- The narrative is vague and lacks character development, failing to engage players fully in the game's world.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Action Alien Prelude focuses on survival against waves of alien enemies, featuring destructible environments and smooth graphics that enhance the experience. However, players have noted that the movement and aiming mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, fans of shooters may find the game entertaining, especially with its narrative elements and varied gameplay mechanics.
“Action Alien Prelude attempts to infuse its gameplay with a touch of narrative by dropping players into a mysterious scenario where aliens have invaded.”
“Buildings that are completely destructible and smooth graphics make this FPS quite entertaining to play, plus performance is good, so the gameplay smoothness is impressive.”
“The gameplay in Action Alien Prelude revolves around survival against waves of extraterrestrial enemies.”
“However, the movement and aiming mechanics could benefit from further refinement, as they occasionally feel clunky and imprecise.”
“Awful shooting mechanics.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with some users noting issues like poor sound design and bugs. However, the destructible environments and bright visuals contribute to an entertaining experience, and the overall performance and gameplay smoothness are praised.
“Buildings that are completely destructible and smooth graphics make this FPS quite entertaining to play, plus performance is good so the gameplay is smooth.”
“A lot of guns, aliens, and buildings that are all destructible with bright graphics that make them enjoyable to play.”
“Graphics and performance are impressive.”
“The graphics are serviceable.”
“This game is a shooter with bad graphics, sound design, and some bugs.”
“Poor graphics.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being thin and lackluster, with a vague narrative that fails to engage players. The introduction is seen as abrupt, and the absence of character development and meaningful plot progression detracts from immersion in the game's world. Overall, the storytelling does not meet the expectations set by the original game.
“The story itself is lackluster as the intro is just a text box, and the starting area is a little too close to the action, unlike the first game which eased you into it.”
“The 'story' itself (which I'll admit was thin to none in the first game) is lackluster as the intro is just a text box and the starting area is a little too close to the action, as the first game eased you into it, having the aliens already spawned to show you what you're up against.”
“However, the storytelling remains somewhat vague and lacks the depth needed to fully engage players.”
“The lack of character development or meaningful plot progression may hinder players from becoming truly immersed in the game's world.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from its poor graphics, which some players find amusing, as well as from the challenges and destructibility mechanics that add a comedic element to gameplay. Overall, the humor is seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the overall experience.
“But I have to admit the bad graphics make it sometimes funny.”
“Funny!”
“It does have some challenge to complete it, and destructibility was quite funny.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere and setting are frequently highlighted as one of its key strengths, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The atmosphere and setting are truly immersive.”
“One of the game's strengths lies in its atmosphere and setting.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of its world.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“While the game attempts to create a unique setting, it ultimately falls short, leaving the atmosphere feeling hollow.”
“The overall ambiance is disappointing, failing to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally appreciate the game's graphics and performance, noting a positive playing experience. However, there are suggestions for additional levels and improvements to certain areas, such as the barn.
“The graphics and performance are impressive, creating an immersive experience.”
“This game has a really good vibe and smooth playing performance.”
“I would love to see additional levels added, along with some fixes to enhance the overall experience.”
“The game struggles with frame rate drops, making it nearly unplayable during intense scenes.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The graphics settings are poorly optimized, resulting in a blurry and laggy visual experience even on high-end hardware.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's character development is insufficient, which can prevent players from fully engaging with the story and the game world.
“The lack of character development or meaningful plot progression may hinder players from becoming truly immersed in the game's world.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story, making it hard to connect with them.”
“There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, which leaves their motivations feeling shallow and unconvincing.”
