Action Commando
- May 27, 2021
- BlueEagle Productions
Get on SteamIn "Action Commando," become a time-traveling Spartan soldier on a mission to stop the Cult of the Fallen Gods from converting people into food. Engage in fast-paced combat using an array of firearms and a powerful sword, and traverse handcrafted levels filled with hordes of enemies to vanquish. Gather loyal companions or opt for a solitary journey in this action-packed adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a tight and smooth control scheme, high-quality visuals, and good audio effects, making for an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- It offers a creative character and weapon upgrade system that provides depth without being overwhelming, making it accessible for players.
- The game is fun and action-packed, perfect for fans of the top-down shooter genre, and is a great way to kill a few hours.
- Some players experienced frustrating moments, such as getting hard locked in levels or facing overwhelming enemy hordes that hindered gameplay.
- The game can feel unbalanced at times, with enemy encounters that may become tedious and difficult, especially on higher difficulty settings.
- Certain level designs, particularly sections where players walk towards the camera, can obscure visibility and make it hard to see incoming enemies.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard top-down shooter with solid mechanics and excellent production values, including graphics and sound. Reviewers appreciate the game's design, particularly noting that it shines when the developer, Paul Schneider, follows his own vision rather than external feedback. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its quality and execution.
“Good gameplay & solid design.”
“Made by a single person, its production values are excellent - gameplay, graphics, sound: all are top-notch.”
“In terms of gameplay mechanics, it's a fairly standard top-down shooter.”
“Paul Schneider is a great game maker when he does his own thing and doesn't ask for opinions from anybody (because he doesn't really want them anyway, and when he does listen he usually ignores his community and listens to randos that make one stupid comment on a YouTube video and then he changes up the complete core mechanics of the game. He does better when he only listens to his own head and leaves the crowd's noise out of it).”
“In terms of gameplay mechanics, it's a fairly standard top-down shooter.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high-quality, cartoony visuals and sleek art style, complemented by excellent sound effects and responsive gameplay. While the overall production values are considered top-notch for a single-person project, some players expressed frustration with certain level layouts that hinder visibility when moving towards the camera. Overall, the game showcases technical competence and fluid controls, appealing to fans of classic-style graphics.
“It's technically competent, boasting a tight-but-smooth control scheme, high-quality albeit cartoony visuals, and good audio effects backed by energetic-yet-uninvasive music.”
“Made by a single person, its production values are excellent - gameplay, graphics, sound: all are top-notch.”
“The art style is sleek and it's a responsive game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as energetic and unobtrusive, complementing the high-quality audio effects and overall technical competence. It enhances the experience without overwhelming the gameplay, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“It's technically competent, boasting a tight-but-smooth control scheme, high-quality albeit cartoony visuals, and good audio effects backed by energetic-yet-uninvasive music.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in this game is less focused on inventory management and questing compared to its predecessor, allowing players to engage in straightforward action without distractions. This shift has been received positively, as it simplifies the gameplay experience while still being enjoyable.
