Alien Arena
- November 3, 2017
- Alien Arena
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Reviews
- Alien Arena: Warriors of Mars offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arena shooters like Quake and Unreal Tournament, making it a fun choice for fans of the genre.
- The game features a variety of weapons and game modes, including deathmatch and capture the flag, providing diverse gameplay options and replayability.
- Despite its small player base, the game has a friendly community and regular updates from developers, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find online matches, often forcing players to rely on bots for gameplay.
- Technical issues, such as bugs in the menu, crashes, and poor AI behavior, detract from the overall experience and can frustrate players.
- Graphics and design elements feel outdated, and some maps lack variety, which can lead to a repetitive gameplay experience.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Alien Arena is generally smooth and well-executed, featuring straightforward mechanics and a variety of game modes, though it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of players, which diminishes the overall experience. While the core mechanics are easy to grasp, players have noted the need for better weapon identification and a tutorial to enhance understanding. Despite its flaws, the fast-paced action and potential for fun keep some players engaged, especially those familiar with the genre.
“Alien Arena has some flaws, but the core gameplay is smooth and well executed.”
“Gameplay mechanics are simple and easy to use; you use the left mouse and right mouse for different firing options, WASD to move around, and space to jump.”
“There's a lot of game modes available to play, such as team deathmatch, capture the flag, and 1v1. The bhop mechanics are really simple to take in and really fun.”
“While the price is nothing, the lack of any players makes this PvP-first title die on the vine regardless of any other quality threshold for mechanics or gameplay.”
“I honestly can’t recommend this game for many reasons, as I already got bored after a few hours of repetitive gameplay.”
“The gameplay as a whole works, but it suffers from extremely detrimental flaws.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with some players appreciating the visual improvements and art style, while others note that they are not up to modern AAA standards. The game runs well on lower-end machines, and while the visuals may not be spectacular, they do not detract from the overall gameplay experience. Some players express a desire for more polish and variety in the graphical presentation.
“For a Q2 engine game, the graphics hold up well, with updated support for modern settings; while still being accessible to those with lower power machines (like mine).”
“The graphical capabilities of this game are quite good; it's something I wasn't expecting for this sort of game, but it surprised me.”
“The visuals (now that I can actually see them and not what I was originally seeing) are fantastic.”
“Graphically, the game is just okay in my opinion, but what you are probably looking for is the gameplay, which is great.”
“The graphics are clearly not spectacular for today’s standards, but they are decent.”
“The graphics engine is very outdated and to be in the year 2017, it continues with it.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a blend of hard rock and electronic elements, aiming to create an adrenaline-pumping atmosphere. However, many users find it lacks memorable tunes and tends to fade into the background, overshadowed by sound effects during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is described as decent, it is often considered generic and not particularly standout.
“The soundtrack is pretty nice; it's like hard rock combined with electronic music.”
“Great ambient music.”
“The soundtrack's not too bad overall.”
“Music seems to be some kind of hard rock mixed with electronic, something that is supposed to keep a high level of adrenaline; however, it's too mixed and doesn't deliver any particular tune or memorable theme.”
“Sounds: the music is noticeable but isn't really anything special, just generic techno.”
“Behind the great sound effects of the guns and explosions, the music kind of just fades into the background as you're focusing on hunting people down.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lighthearted humor, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a comedic shooter without excessive violence. Players appreciate the variety of funny elements and modes available, highlighting the unique and amusing character names as a standout feature. Overall, it offers a blend of skill and humor that enhances the gaming experience.
“Really worth trying out if you are new to such games or looking for a humorous shooter without the gore and over-exaggerated brutality.”
“It is a game with humor and skill, and there are many game modes you can play.”
“There are tons of funny elements in the game; just see the screenshots.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story or lore, with players noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay rather than narrative. As an online-only title, many feel that a deep story is unnecessary for the experience.
“No real story or lore, just go kill!”
“I haven't seen anything related to a story, but being an online-only game, it really doesn't need one.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished even at a low price point.
“I really wanted to like this game, but the sad reality is that it is way too buggy to be released for 2 dollars on Steam.”
“Bugs and glitches are a major issue in this game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a positive experience with the game's optimization, noting that it runs smoothly without issues, even at high performance settings.
“Personally, I haven’t experienced any issues playing the game so far; the game runs smoothly as far as I can tell.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a neat design and a fun, engaging environment, with minimal gore, making it an enjoyable shooter experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The art style and sound design create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are noted for their interesting and colorful aesthetics, the reviews do not provide significant insights into character development beyond their visual appeal, focusing instead on the engaging nature of deathmatch battles.
