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"Aegis is a 2D mech action shooter where you defend a settlement in a frozen wasteland, gathering resources to build an Atmospheric Cleansing Unit. Customize your ATEX Battlesuit to fit your playstyle, battle diversely equipped enemies, and scavenge for rare items and powerful weaponry in enemy bases. An armor penetration system and diverse item selection add strategic depth to combat, set to a soundtrack by Jim Hall."

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
music4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game has an interesting premise and a decent background story that adds depth to the gameplay.
  • Aegis offers a nostalgic top-down mech experience reminiscent of older games, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • At a low price point, it provides a unique challenge and can be entertaining for players who enjoy resource collection and strategy.
  • The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
  • Combat is often unbalanced, with overwhelming enemy encounters that can lead to quick deaths and a lack of rewarding gameplay.
  • The game feels shallow and lacks depth, with limited customization options and a repetitive gameplay loop.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story provides a welcome layer of depth amidst a largely shallow indie landscape, featuring a basic narrative that supports the mech upgrade and mission structure. However, players feel that the overall content is lacking, with the gameplay primarily revolving around a single fetch quest and insufficient game balance, leading to a sense of unrefined mechanics and missed opportunities for richer storytelling and gameplay variety.

    • “This is fun top-down mecha combat with a decent story behind it.”
    • “The story adds a layer of engagement that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “But it boils down to being a single fetch quest with very little depth and unrefined controls.”
    • “It just lacks, like, 80% of content - base building, improvements to the mech (speed, agility, health points, etc.), possibility to build NPC units, actual use of collected resources for building, fueling the mech, and so on. Also, some more quests apart from the main one.”
    • “The developers added a bit of background story, which is a welcome element of depth in a sea of shallow games from indie developers glutting the Steam store.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been praised for its catchy 80's synthwave vibe, reminiscent of old arcade games, which adds to the overall ambience. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive after extended playtime. Despite this, the addictive gameplay often makes players overlook the music's repetitiveness.

    • “Oh, I also purchased the OST and love the 80's synthwave vibe to it!”
    • “The soundtrack and the ambience in the game reflect the above stark reality.”
    • “It has never crashed, it is cheaper than a pint of beer, it runs smooth, the music is reminiscent of old arcade games and makes you bop.”
    • “The camera mode is terrible, controls are terrible, graphics are terrible, sound is terrible, music is terrible, gameplay is...can you guess it?”
    • “The soundtrack and the ambience in the game reflects the above stark reality.”
    • “The music is reminiscent of old arcade games and makes you bop.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Aegis has been widely criticized for its limited depth, unrefined mechanics, and frustrating controls, making movement and combat cumbersome. Players seeking a rewarding and immersive experience in a top-down mech game are advised to consider other options, as the overall execution falls short of expectations.

    • “Recommendation: given the limited depth, lack of reward, and unrefined mechanics, Aegis may not be suitable for players seeking a fulfilling top-down mech game.”
    • “The camera mode is terrible, controls are terrible, graphics are terrible, sound is terrible, music is terrible, gameplay is... can you guess it?”
    • “The core gameplay loop makes it annoying to move and even harder to fight!”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with players noting that they are often indistinguishable from background elements, leading to confusion and frustration. While some users find the graphics acceptable, the overall consensus points to significant issues with clarity and quality, impacting the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Also, I don't really care much about graphics, but when I can't tell the difference between what's apparently the only important part of your base and some decorative grey smear on the floor, to the point where I had to quit the game and look in the forums for where my base was supposed to be, there's a problem.”
    • “The camera mode is terrible, controls are terrible, graphics are terrible, sound is terrible, music is terrible, gameplay is...can you guess it?”
    • “The graphics are acceptable.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with no reported crashes, making it enjoyable and addictive. However, users have noted frustrating menu interactions that can lead to freezes, requiring them to restart certain processes.

    • “Plus, you have to do things like move parts you don't need into the 'recycle' box and click the recycle button, but the 'show info' button is larger than it looks, while the actual item button is smaller. If you don't click and drag to the exact right place, the whole menu freezes, forcing you to abort back out, recover your drone, send your drone back out, and then restart the process over again.”
    • “The game has a lot of stability issues; the menus often freeze, and it can be frustrating to have to restart the entire process just to get things working again.”
    • “The interface is not intuitive, and if you make a small mistake, it can lead to the game freezing, which disrupts the flow and makes it hard to enjoy.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as immersive and engaging, with players tasked with collecting items to construct an atmospheric cleansing unit, enhancing the overall environmental theme of the gameplay.

    • “It is atmospheric.”
    • “Your main purpose as a pilot is to collect 6 ACUs, which are intended to build an atmospheric cleansing unit at your settlement.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's underlying challenge as a key factor contributing to its significant replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.

    • “The challenge that lies beneath the surface gives it a wonderful amount of replay value.”
    • “The challenge that lies beneath the surface gives it a wonderful amount of replay value.”
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