Action! - Gameplay Recording and Streaming
- May 8, 2014
- Mirillis
- 300h median play time
Get on SteamAction! is a gameplay recording and streaming tool that allows users to capture and stream their gaming experiences in high definition. It offers real-time video recording, gameplay commentary, and video editing tools. With Action!, users can easily share their gaming adventures on popular streaming platforms or social media sites.
Reviews
- User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and understand.
- High-quality recording with minimal impact on game performance.
- Regular updates and improvements from the developers, enhancing functionality over time.
- Frequent crashes and issues with recording, especially with longer sessions or specific games.
- Large file sizes for recorded videos, which can be cumbersome for storage.
- Limited streaming capabilities compared to free alternatives like OBS, requiring a subscription for full features.
- gameplay118 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay recording software has received mixed reviews, with many users praising its high-quality recording capabilities and user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both gameplay and general screen recording. However, some users have reported issues with file corruption, audio-video desynchronization, and lag during recording, particularly on less powerful PCs. Overall, while it offers good features for capturing gameplay, reliability concerns may lead some users to consider alternative options.
“Very good, I can record my gameplays in high quality without losing performance, more FPS than using OBS or NVIDIA GeForce.”
“With its user-friendly interface, seamless integration with streaming platforms, and the ability to capture stunning gameplay moments, this software is a must-have for any gamer looking to share their adventures with the world.”
“I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to record their gameplay.”
“Imagine recording gameplay for over 2 hours, only to find that the file is corrupted once you stop recording.”
“However, it does a decent job at capturing screens/non-gameplay activities at any resolution.”
“This is very frustrating if you record live gameplay.”
- optimization58 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the software is praised for its low impact on system performance, allowing users to record high-quality gameplay without significant frame drops, even on lower-end PCs. However, some users have reported occasional performance issues, particularly with specific games or formats, and noted that the software may not be as well-optimized for mid-range systems. Despite these concerns, many find it to be a reliable and user-friendly option for game recording.
“Very good, I can record my gameplays in high quality without losing performance, more FPS than using OBS or NVIDIA GeForce.”
“It uses your GPU in the most optimized way to ensure smooth recording of high-definition games and can display your current and average frame rate while playing to save your benchmark results.”
“Overall, from many game capture programs I've tried (Dxtory, D3DGear, Bandicam, Radeon Relive, OBS, Fraps), Action is my go-to program for its quality, and if recording uncompressed, has little to no impact on the game's performance.”
“I'd strongly recommend you to use different software than wasting your money on this low performance app.”
“Action has had a lot of glaring issues that have never gotten fixed such as a massive performance hit on DX9 games even with NVENC on, no MKV container support or remuxing (so if your MP4 recordings get interrupted other than stopping the recording, the video is totally borked and unrecoverable), and poor customer support.”
“I am observing this thing since 2021, there's no major performance tweak since then.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
User reviews highlight mixed feelings about the graphics aspect of the software. While some users appreciate the recording quality at 1080p and 50/60 fps, others criticize the recent updates for their aesthetic changes and functionality issues, particularly with integrated graphics not switching to dedicated GPUs. Overall, the software is deemed user-friendly but may require better optimization for various graphics cards to enhance performance.
“Very easy to use, graphics output is really nice.”
“It records all my videos at 1080p at a solid 50/60 fps, which I believe to be pretty awesome considering the horrible graphics card I have.”
“It's simply the best gaming recorder for NVIDIA graphic cards, very useful and easy to use.”
“No matter what I change in the Nvidia control panel or in the options menu, the software still uses my integrated graphics card instead of my Nvidia GPU.”
“Update 17/06/2023 | 4.32.0 version - to be honest, the new icon and launching graphic is just ugly, the previous one was aesthetic; the update is not going as well as before.”
“Sure it's easy to use, but it eats way too many resources, its recording quality isn't really standout, and it somehow manages to screw up my graphic card's driver.”
- stability20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with the application, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates. While some have experienced improvements on newer hardware, many still face persistent problems that hinder usability, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the software's stability remains a major concern, with users expressing a desire for more reliable performance.
“It runs great, it outperforms any other software I have used, and it is super user-friendly.”
“Very simple to set up and runs great with all games I have played so far!”
“Since recent updates, and I do not know which one caused the issue, for me and what seems to be like other users as well, has caused the application to no longer work and caused a mix of buggy messes with no means to re-roll back to an older version.”
“It has so many bugs, glitches, and crashes almost after every update, and that's a really annoying thing!!”
“Constant glitches make this whole program unable to be run for me; I have never even seen the menu as it freezes my whole computer at the boot screen.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Users praise the music aspect of the software for its ability to record multiple soundtracks separately, enhancing the quality of gaming and video content. The introduction of the orisound function in the 4.17.0 update has been particularly beneficial, allowing for better management of copyrighted music during recordings. However, some users have noted issues with tinny or echoing sounds that can detract from the overall audio experience unless masked with music during editing.
“Using this since 2017, I believe, now with the 4.17.0 update that introduced the orisound function, it made recording gaming sessions better because now I don't need to worry about copyrighted music or other audio seeping into the recording. This especially helps me when music is quietly playing in the background.”
“I love it! I use it for YouTube as a joke, and it records great in-game, out of game, with sound/music separate from clips, and it gives great quality.”
“Sometimes the recording has a tinny, echoing sound, which really sticks out unless you mask it with music in editing.”
“Speed changes of the soundtrack can result in a clip where the video channel is longer than the sound channels due to the speed changes.”
“Multiple soundtracks are possible.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor aspect of the software is intended to capture and enhance gaming moments, turning them into entertaining highlights. However, users express frustration with technical issues, such as crashes and corrupted files, which detract from the overall experience and humor they aim to showcase.
“It's a screen capture tool that turns your gaming triumphs and hilarious fails into Oscar-worthy moments.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a less enjoyable experience for some.
“However, this can become tedious, at least for me.”
“The grinding feels endless and often frustrating.”
“I find the repetitive tasks to be a major drag on the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses in the game's story, suggesting that while there are notable positive elements, there are also significant drawbacks that may affect the overall narrative experience.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any real surprises.”
