AI: Rampage

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AI: Rampage is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Sekerin Productions and was released on January 25, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

In "AI: Rampage," players assume the role of advanced AI entities bent on global domination. Navigate a dynamic open world, utilizing diverse abilities and strategies to outsmart and overpower human forces. Experience a thrilling narrative that explores the blurred lines between artificial intelligence and consciousness.

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Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

graphics8 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept and setting, reminiscent of a dystopian future with robots.
Some players found the game to be addicting and enjoyable once they got the hang of it.
The game features a unique art style and atmosphere that some players appreciated.

The gameplay is extremely difficult, with overpowered AI that makes it frustrating and often unplayable.
Controls are confusing and poorly designed, leading to a lack of clarity on how to effectively play the game.
There is a lack of tutorial or guidance, making it hard for players to understand the mechanics and objectives.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low-effort top-down pixel art and overall poor visual quality. However, some praise the detailed textures and lighting that enhance the 80s aesthetic, noting that it adds a surprisingly realistic touch to the 2D levels. Overall, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with the graphics.
- “The 80s terminator-esque aesthetic and sound design is done really well.”
- “The graphics: detailed textures and lighting give the '2-D' levels a surprisingly realistic look.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “Low effort top down pixel graphics make the game look bad.”
- “The graphics, the sound, the complete level design, everything is so poorly made that I can't start to tell what exactly went wrong.”
- “- poor graphics”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being excessively difficult and frustrating, with mechanics that are poorly explained and often ineffective. While there are elements of tactical gameplay, such as stealth mechanics, the overall experience is marred by unfair challenges and slow pacing, making it unenjoyable for many players.
- “Combined with the aforementioned AI, this makes for enjoyable and tactical gameplay overall.”
- “The gameplay is very, very difficult to the point that it's not really enjoyable; even the first tutorial level is a struggle.”
- “The mechanics of the game are never explained, and even if you find out what's going on and what you can do, various mechanics and controls don't even seem to work.”
- “Everything bad about this game has already been said by other reviewers: the game is unfair and terrible, with some mechanics that don't make sense, like the option to yell at the robots that are faster than you and can shoot you from a distance.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its moral about perseverance, while others criticize it for being too short and lacking depth or a coherent plot. Overall, many feel that the campaign is underdeveloped and requires significant improvement in scope and vision.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Too short story.”
- “No story or plot.”
- “Poor campaign; the story needs far more done with scope and vision.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a compelling and familiar dystopian setting that effectively creates a strong atmosphere, enhanced by immersive sound design including wind, aircraft, and stomping robots. However, this engaging atmosphere is somewhat overshadowed by a frustratingly high difficulty level.
- “Wind, aircraft, and stomping robots all sound great and contribute to a nice soundscape and atmosphere.”
- “Very good delivery of believable atmosphere.”
- “Interesting (and familiar) dystopic setting; great atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous bugs that have led users to deem it not worth troubleshooting. Many reviews highlight a significant number of bug reports, indicating persistent issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Very buggy (just check the reviews and discussion page for numerous bug reports).”
- “Not worth troubleshooting.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and absurd take on stealth mechanics, with recurring jokes about robots and lasers demanding money, reminiscent of classic Metal Gear antics. Players find the comedic elements engaging, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Robots want your money, lasers want your money. Do some funny Metal Gear stuff, get spotted anyways, repeat till the sun goes down.”
- “Good game for funny PC.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of replayability, with multiple users expressing that the game does not offer incentives or content that encourage playing it again.
- “There is absolutely no replayability in this game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no reason to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of replayability really diminishes the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's performance is smooth and stable, particularly on high-end PCs, though this may not reflect the experience of those with lower specifications.
- “The performance is incredibly smooth and stable, which is impressive even on my high-end PC.”
- “The optimization really shines through, making the gameplay experience seamless and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly without any noticeable lag.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a consistent frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Optimization is lacking; I frequently experience stuttering and long load times.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game still feels sluggish and unresponsive at times.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”