Alien Death Mob

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Alien Death Mob is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd. and was released on May 20, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Alien Death Mob," players must survive endless waves of aggressive aliens in a futuristic, destructible environment. Collect a variety of weapons and power-ups to aid in the fight, and utilize unique character abilities to turn the tide of battle. With procedurally generated levels and a wide range of alien types, each playthrough offers a new and challenging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music3 positive mentions

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The game features a colorful and engaging retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic arcade games, which enhances the overall experience.
There is a vast amount of content, including numerous levels, varied enemies, and a wide array of power-ups and weapons, making it highly replayable.
The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with a satisfying scoring system that encourages players to improve their skills and aim for high scores.

The initial difficulty level in Story mode can be overwhelming, potentially discouraging new players from continuing.
The random nature of power-ups and score multipliers can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, as their appearance may not align with player needs.
Some players may find the chaotic nature of the game too hectic, making it difficult to keep track of their character amidst the action.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode features 35 missions set in unique country-themed levels, where players face procedurally generated waves of alien hordes. While the pixel graphics enhance the experience, many users find the difficulty unbalanced, making it challenging early on. Overall, the story mode combines elements from classic retro games, offering a mix of intense gameplay and score-based objectives.
- “In story mode, you take on alien hordes in standalone country-themed missions, surviving through multiple waves to clear them.”
- “The story mode has 35 missions, each mission features a unique country-themed level with obstacles and procedurally generated waves of aliens.”
- “Personally, the thing that really interested me in the game was that I saw there were set missions with score goals to aim for.”
- “I think the 'story' mode is a bit unbalanced.”
- “If story mode was an 80’s arcade machine, I doubt it would end up earning a lot of quarters because it is way too hard way too early.”
- “The story mode has 35 missions, each mission features a unique country themed level with obstacles and procedurally generated waves of aliens.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are a mix of pixelated and retro aesthetics, which some players appreciate for their uniqueness and charm, particularly in the story mode and varied levels. While there are calls for higher resolution graphics, many users find the pixel art style beautifully executed and fitting for the game's frantic pace. Overall, the visuals evoke a nostalgic arcade experience, though some feel it lacks the polish of similar titles like Geometry Wars 3.
- “The power-ups are plentiful, the maps and enemies are varied, and sound effects and graphical style are highly unique.”
- “I love the retro aesthetic and each level is really unique in appearance and in gameplay.”
- “I would much rather see detailed, high-resolution graphics instead of the pixel graphics it has now.”
- “I could go on about minor things with the game, but to summarize the main issue with the game is that it just feels like a lesser version of Geometry Wars 3, without offering any real positives other than an aesthetic difference.”
- “The retro arcade experience is faithfully recreated with some glorious 8-bit graphics.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced twin-stick shooter with a unique retro aesthetic, featuring a cool mechanic that allows players to slow down time when bullets or enemies are nearby. While the levels are visually distinct, some players feel that the gameplay lacks variety and could benefit from better onboarding to its mechanics. Overall, the game offers a chaotic experience that encourages strategic decision-making, sometimes prioritizing treasure collection over combat.
- “Slowing down time if bullets or enemies are near you is an incredibly cool dodge mechanic.”
- “I love the retro aesthetic and each level is really unique in appearance and gameplay.”
- “It's got a really nice retro 8-bit vibe on top of the modern gameplay, and it's as fast and crazy as you can get.”
- “It would be nice if it eased you in a bit more or explained its mechanics a bit better (or I could just suck at these kinds of games; I could never get into Geometry Wars).”
- “This incentivizes somewhat strange gameplay where you don't actually want to kill things on the screen sometimes because you want to wait and see if the game is going to randomly drop a 'treasure' on the map.”
- “There are a lot of stages, but they really aren't all that different in terms of gameplay or strategy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and composition, with users highlighting the excellent soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some noted issues with preview music, the in-game tracks, particularly in the sci-fi shoot 'em up genre, are celebrated as a significant draw for players.
- “I'm delighted to see them still producing games, as well as seeing that their tracker music acumen is still fantastic (excellent composer, especially for classics like the cleaner).”
- “Excellent music and soundtrack.”
- “Alien Death Mob is a fun, sci-fi shoot 'em up game with amazing retro art and music.”
- “To the devs, that music looping on your preview is hurting the game.”
- “Thankfully, I didn't hear that horrible song in the game.”