Aegis Descent

About

In this fast-paced roguelite vehicle shooter, WW2 is drawing to a close and a secret testing facility is overrun by an unknown alien force. The best pilots of the war are asked to take on one more perilous mission, to descend into the caverns below the facility and face this new threat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting art style and fairly fun gameplay, with smooth handling and enjoyable mechanics.
Many players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, especially with the variety of unlocks and perks available as you progress.
The integration of the HUD into the cockpit is well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stuttering, particularly during critical moments like boss fights, leading to lost progress.
Gameplay can feel grindy and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful progression and tedious mechanics for unlocking rewards.
Audio design is lacking, with minimal sound feedback during combat, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and well-implemented, particularly praising the smooth handling and integration of mechanics. However, many others criticize it for being overly grindy and lacking a sense of progression, with realism negatively impacting the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues such as frequent crashes and inadequate widescreen support have further marred the gameplay experience for some users.
- “The game has an interesting art style and fairly fun gameplay.”
- “So far, I love the game - a unique idea and a very good implementation of the game mechanics. The handling of the ship is very smooth and works fine with the keyboard. The more you play, the more you unlock new stuff and events.”
- “After playing this for a decent bit, I already really find myself enjoying the overall atmosphere and mechanics of the game, especially with how integrated the HUD is into the cockpit.”
- “And moving on to the gameplay, I have to say that this game sadly is a big disappointment.”
- “The gameplay is way too boring, way too grindy, and you don't feel like you are progressing at all.”
- “It is clear that the developers thought that it was unrealistic to have a mech instantly turning, so they went with realism at the cost of gameplay experience.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature an interesting art style that balances realism with a believable aesthetic, although some players noted issues with crashes and stuttering that were resolved by updating their graphics drivers. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are complaints about the lack of proper ultra widescreen support and a desire for additional artwork and enemy encyclopedias as DLC. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the unique mechanics and smooth handling.
- “The game has an interesting art style and fairly fun gameplay.”
- “What I miss is an encyclopedia of the enemies, artwork available as DLC, and the fact that the game doesn't have a proper ultra widescreen implementation (black bars on the side)!”
- “There's kind of an eye towards realism here; I kind of expected the graphics to look cartoony, but the areas feel reasonable, and the graphic style is believable.”
- “There's kind of an eye towards realism here; I kind of expected the graphics to look cartoony, but the areas feel reasonable, and the graphic style is believable.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players frequently criticize the game for its excessive grinding, describing the gameplay as boring and tedious, with a lack of meaningful progression. Many feel that unlocking new content is overly time-consuming and not rewarding, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience.
- “The gameplay is way too boring, way too grindy, and you don't feel like you are progressing at all.”
- “My issue is how grindy the game is.”
- “The rest of it just doesn't feel right to me, and with the grindiness of the unlocks, this game just wasn't worth going any further with for me.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it enjoyable and fitting the genre, while others criticize the voice acting and overall quality. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the energetic soundtrack that complements the gameplay.
- “Solid movement, solid gunplay, and a rocking soundtrack.”
- “The voice acting and music are awful, but you can look past it.”
- “The voice acting and music are awful, but you can look past it.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is perceived as lacking compared to other titles in the genre, with players feeling that it does not offer the same depth or engagement. Many reviewers express disappointment, suggesting that the narrative fails to provide a compelling experience, especially when compared to similar roguelikes. Overall, the story is seen as a weaker aspect of the game, contributing to a less satisfying overall experience.
- “Com/app/273570/descent/ did a better job at everything this game has - level design, enemy AI, movement, weapons, story.”
- “With similar roguelikes I have played, and I have played a lot of them, at the very least you have some freedom of choice starting out after the initial missions for the tutorial with a basic loadout.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is hindered by frequent stuttering and crashes, which can be resolved by updating graphics drivers. Players initially struggle with various visual settings, but many find that keeping their drivers up to date significantly improves performance.
- “A really fun game marred by frequent stuttering and crashes.”
- “Edit: I tried various visual settings trying to fix it, which didn't work. I saw people saying to update your graphics drivers and rolled my eyes like most people do, only to find out my graphics driver was a few months out of date. Updating it fixed all crashes and stuttering!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's immersive atmosphere, highlighting the seamless integration of the HUD into the cockpit, which enhances the overall experience and mechanics.
- “After playing this for a decent bit, I already really find myself enjoying the overall atmosphere and mechanics of the game, especially with how integrated the HUD is into the cockpit.”