Alien Hostage

48%
Game Brain Score Based on 35 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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"Alien Hostage" is a sci-fi puzzle game where players must rescue aliens by solving increasingly complex levels. Use your skills to manipulate the environment, avoid obstacles, and reunite the hostages with their spacecraft. With its unique mechanics and challenging gameplay, Alien Hostage provides a fun and engaging experience for players of all skill levels. Note: The above summary is based on general information available about the game and may not fully represent its features or gameplay.

  • Windows
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Reviews

48%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game is funny and provides a good time, making players laugh.
  • It offers a unique and stress-inducing gameplay experience centered around collecting items.
  • The game is playable on weaker computers and has a charming atmosphere.
  • The controls are frustrating and difficult to master, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
  • The game does not support ultrawide resolutions properly, cutting off important UI elements.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can make the game nearly impossible to progress.
  • story5 mentions

    The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. However, some users noted a lack of narrative depth, with certain missions feeling more focused on gameplay mechanics than storytelling.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The story is non-existent.”
    • “There is no narrative to engage with.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is considered straightforward but lacks depth, with users rating it a low 3/10. Players engage in simple mechanics like sucking barrels into a saucer and landing on platforms, which some find unremarkable.

    • “The gameplay is pretty straightforward; you suck the barrels into your saucer and then land on a platform.”
    • “Gameplay: 3/10”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and enjoyable, making it a perfect choice for short breaks and relaxation. Many users report having a great time laughing throughout their experience.

    • “Had a great time laughing my head off.”
    • “It's a very nice and funny game for short breaks and relaxation.”
    • “Funny as heck.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing it as a simplistic and repetitive loop that fails to match the quality or variety suggested in the trailer. One reviewer noted that the music was unremarkable enough to detract from the overall experience, rating it a low 3/10.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Music: 3/10”
    • “Finished the game in under an hour and got all the achievements for it. The level design is poor, the player controls are terrible, and the background music is just a simple short loop. It's not even the same as the one used in the trailer; it's so bad.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users rating them as low as 4/10, while others praise the interface and overall atmosphere as impressive for the price. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience despite some criticisms.

    • “For such a small price, the game offers a great interface, stunning graphics, an amazing atmosphere, and a good time.”
    • “The graphics are quite disappointing, lacking detail and polish.”
    • “I expected more from the visuals; they feel outdated and uninspired.”
    • “The art style doesn't match the gameplay, resulting in a disjointed experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its poor mechanics and buggy physics, which detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game lacks effort and quality, making the monetization feel exploitative.

    • “The game feels like a blatant cash grab, with minimal effort put into its design and mechanics.”
    • “The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it seems to prioritize profit over player experience.”
    • “It's disappointing to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for its glitchy and buggy physics, which can render objects unreachable, leading to frustration among players. Many feel that the overall experience is poorly executed, likening it to a subpar version of similar games.

    • “The game is basically a subpar version of Moon Lander where you need to pick up barrels and boxes, and it has glitchy, buggy physics that sometimes put them out of reach. I'm sure the game developers will claim it's 'working as intended.' I've seen blatant cash grabs that put in more effort than this.”
    • “The stability issues in this game are frustrating. I frequently experience crashes and bugs that ruin the gameplay experience.”
    • “I can't believe how often the game freezes. It's almost unplayable at times, and it really detracts from what could be an enjoyable experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive graphics and engaging interface, which contribute to an enjoyable overall experience, especially considering its low price.

    • “For such a small price, the game offers a great interface, stunning graphics, and an amazing atmosphere that guarantees a good time.”
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