Alien Breed 2: Assault

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Alien Breed 2: Assault is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Team17 Digital Ltd and was released on September 22, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Can you survive the alien onslaught? Alien Breed 2: Assault is the second chapter in the Alien Breed series, and is an explosive science fiction arcade-shooter with an epic story, swarms of highly intelligent alien enemies, high-impact weaponry, highly detailed and rich environments, developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3. Take control of the hero, Conrad, the ship’s Chief Engineer, and conti…

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story28 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and atmosphere compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience.
The introduction of new weapons and boss fights adds variety to the gameplay, making it more engaging.
The game offers a decent challenge, especially on higher difficulties, providing a sense of accomplishment.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with a lot of backtracking and similar objectives throughout the levels.
The camera angles can be frustrating, sometimes obstructing the player's view and making aiming difficult.
Technical issues, such as glitches and bugs, can disrupt the experience and lead to frustrating moments.

story
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
71%
13%
The story in this game is generally viewed as predictable and clichéd, often failing to engage players beyond unskippable cutscenes and basic mission objectives. While it continues the narrative from the previous installment, many reviewers noted that it lacks depth and originality, with repetitive tasks and a cliffhanger ending that leaves much unresolved. Despite some comic-style intermissions that add a bit of charm, the overall consensus is that the story is forgettable and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay.
- “The storyline has some touching moments between Conrad (protagonist) and his robotic lady, Mia.”
- “The story picks up where the first game left off, and we get to see more of Mia.”
- “This game continues the thrilling story from Alien Breed: Impact in which you play a gritty space marine with a tragic past.”
- “The only bit of story you can’t miss are the unskippable cutscenes.”
- “The story is predictable, samey, and very linear.”
- “The story is almost non-existent except for unvoiced narration that you can't really pay attention to due to aliens attacking you during these narrative points, so they're kind of useless.”
gameplay
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
61%
16%
The gameplay in this sequel largely mirrors that of the first game, featuring repetitive mechanics and linear level design that many players found boring. While some appreciated the atmosphere and occasional new gameplay elements, technical issues and a lack of innovation led to frustration, particularly in the latter stages of the game. Overall, the gameplay is described as decent but ultimately uninspired, with many reviewers recommending caution before purchasing.
- “The gameplay and level design is just as fun as in the first game; unfortunately, this second game does suffer from a few technical problems which the first one did not.”
- “During the first half, it's okay to save up ammo through 'tactical back-paddling while shooting the pistol'; it adds to the tension and thus it enriches the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay addictive and solid.”
- “Damage sponging a boss with limited feedback and allowing him to do literal explosive gobs of damage in a game that at that point worked very hard to whittle the player character's health down was not worth the actual headache this game causes.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and it's the sort of thing you'll want to put down for a while between sessions so it doesn't get stale.”
- “The missions become repetitive quickly and the small number of alien variations leads to fairly stale gameplay.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
53%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally viewed as dated, reminiscent of the PS3/Xbox 360 era, with a predominance of dark and muddy visuals that some players find charmingly nostalgic. While many reviews note that the graphics have improved slightly from the previous installment, they often lack variety and vibrancy, leading to a somewhat monotonous visual experience. Overall, the graphics are considered serviceable for their time, with some players appreciating the atmospheric design despite the repetitive environments.
- “Now, let us talk about the cutting-edge graphics; Alien Breed 2: Assault easily brings back the golden era of textured visuals, giving you an authentic retro experience that will surely make your eyes nostalgic for the good old days.”
- “The graphics are quite good, but camera management is somewhat archaic, yet understandable.”
- “Great graphics and storyline, killer aliens and bosses, and one of the best third-person shooters I've ever played.”
- “You can tell this was made at the height of the PS3/360 era of brown/gray muddy graphics.”
- “The visuals are awful and the constant screenshake (that you can't turn off) doesn't help.”
- “Its graphics are very bland and dark; I suggest you turn off post-process effects, it makes the game much more vibrant without bloom and all the other effects.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
28%
11%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, with many reviewers noting the effective use of locked camera angles and grungy environments that enhance the sci-fi horror experience. While some players found the atmosphere to be a standout feature, others pointed out inconsistencies, such as the lack of in-game voice-overs and repetitive tasks that detracted from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some criticisms.
- “However, I have to say, the atmosphere was great, the combat was fun, and I enjoyed the storyline for what it was.”
- “The environments are grungy and atmospheric, and the monster designs are pretty cool and varied.”
- “Still, it is very pretty, and the sound effects make it effectively creepy and atmospheric.”
- “The camera is sometimes locked which on the one hand creates a better atmosphere but sometimes is rather annoying.”
- “At the last chapter, the game overuses an annoying laughter, without spoiling too much, which only serves as destroying the game's horror atmosphere.”
- “What has been lost in the updating however is the character and look of the originals, this new alien breed is rather dull looking, and most importantly is lacking atmosphere.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a slog due to excessive backtracking and similar enemy designs. While some appreciate the short game length, many express a desire for a more engaging experience rather than the drawn-out tasks that dominate gameplay. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant detractor from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “It got more tedious too: less credits, expensive upgrades, more... way more enemies.”
- “Probably to pad the game out, but I would have much preferred a 2-hour game that's lots of fun, over a 10-hour tedious game that I regret playing.”
- “When I said tedious in reference to this game, I meant the fact you spend 90% of your time going back and forth flipping levers and looking for switches and the like.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with some players noting the inclusion of a survivor mode and multiplayer options that offer slight extensions to replay value. However, many reviews emphasize that the core experience does not encourage repeated play, leading to a consensus that while it may be enjoyable once, it lacks significant replayability.
- “And finally there's the new survivor mode which I played just once, but otherwise extends replayability by just that much.”
- “Some multiplayer modes in there as well as some single-player replayability (wave mode, etc).”
- “Replayability: survival mode has 3 maps to try and finish with a leaderboard.”
- “A decent over the top shooter, but I don't see much replayability.”
- “I recommend this to be played once, but the replay value is just not there.”
- “Beware: low replayability.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by touching moments between the protagonist, Conrad, and his robotic companion, Mia, which resonated with some players, evoking strong feelings. However, the overall narrative is criticized for being dull and unengaging, leading to a mixed emotional response where some players felt disoriented and frustrated rather than connected to the story.
- “The storyline has some touching moments between Conrad (the protagonist) and his robotic lady, Mia.”
- “I cried.”
- “The first boss battle made me feel disoriented in real life.”
- “On the other hand, I’m not even that mad since it's the same thing as the first Alien Breed, only with new cutscenes that progress a boring story you won't care about anyway.”
- “You need to do the same things as you do in Alien Breed: impact, you do it again and again, and spend nearly an hour on each level. It's so boring—boring story and boring gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the immersive background scores and sound effects, others criticize the use of stock sounds and repetitive elements. The overall consensus is that the music complements the gameplay well, but issues with volume levels and a lack of voiceovers for in-game conversations detract from the experience.
- “The music and sounds are excellent, though I wish the conversations in the game could have a voiceover too instead of just the cutscenes.”
- “The constant alien screeches, which sometimes sound scarily human, along with the ominous background music, make for an immersive experience.”
- “The music is a perfect fit for the game.”
- “The sound effects all feel like stock sound effects, and so does the one song with a violin; I'm fairly certain I've heard it before somewhere else.”
- “I have to turn my volume way up when playing this game, which is a big problem because I am not going to remember to turn it back down when I'm done playing. The next thing I do, like play music or play another much better game, blows my ears off.”
- “Think of those little moments in Left 4 Dead where you press a button and wait as the music picks up, and you know something big is coming.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users reporting bugs and glitches, particularly in campaign execution and specific gameplay scenarios, such as getting stuck in walls. However, others have experienced no significant performance issues, indicating that stability may vary between players. Overall, while the game has notable stability concerns, its engaging gameplay and story can still captivate players.
- “Worth consideration, despite some buggy campaign execution.”
- “Sometimes works buggy against eggs in later parts.”
- “A buggy, clunky, unoptimized game which somehow pulls me into its gameplay and story despite its repetitiveness.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in the second part, which improves on the comedic elements. However, some players noted that the repetitive nature of the humor, such as constant explosions and annoying laughter, can detract from the overall experience.
- “Funny all the same.”
- “The second part did not disappoint at all; in fact, it went in a better direction, but still had many 'funny problems.'”
- “Running and finding your way in a wreck is easy, thanks to the radar; everywhere explodes with the same effect constantly, and you're shooting some funny aliens.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that they have not experienced any performance issues or glitches, indicating that the game's optimization appears to be effective for them. However, some players are unclear about what optimization entails.
- “Optimization? I don't even know what that is.”
- “No performance issues or glitches on my side.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in "Alien Breed 2: Assault" is noted as unexciting, with players feeling that it lacks depth amidst the game's focus on repetitive alien slaying and nostalgic gameplay elements.
- “Alien Breed 2: Assault is excellent when it comes to providing an unforgettable experience of repetitive alien slaying, but it suffers from unexciting character development and a nostalgic relic cycle of top-down shooter.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for failing to deliver a compelling survival horror experience, leading players to view it merely as a distraction rather than an engaging or immersive experience.

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Alien Breed 2: Assault is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Alien Breed 2: Assault is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Alien Breed 2: Assault.

Alien Breed 2: Assault was released on September 22, 2010.

Alien Breed 2: Assault was developed by Team17 Digital Ltd.

Alien Breed 2: Assault has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Alien Breed 2: Assault is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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