Alien Rage: Unlimited

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,028 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Despite its technical flaws, Alien Rage is an old-school shooter that harkens back to the genre’s glory days. It’s not for everyone, but fans of classic shooters will find a lot to love here, and at a price that’s hard to beat.
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"Alien Rage: Unlimited" is a sci-fi first-person shooter where you battle against hordes of alien enemies on Mars. With fast-paced action and destructible environments, the game offers a variety of weapons and upgrades to customize your arsenal. The "Unlimited" edition features enhanced graphics and additional content for an expanded gaming experience.

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  • Xbox 360
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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,028 reviews
story78 positive mentions
stability29 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled gameplay that keeps players engaged.
  • Impressive graphics and sound design, creating an immersive sci-fi atmosphere.
  • Challenging combat that rewards skill and encourages players to adapt their strategies.
  • Unforgiving difficulty spikes and frustrating checkpoint placements can lead to repeated deaths.
  • Limited weapon variety and a lack of meaningful upgrades diminish long-term engagement.
  • The story is generic and often takes a backseat to the action, with many players finding it forgettable.
  • story296 mentions

    The story in this game is generally viewed as simplistic and uninspired, often relying on generic sci-fi tropes and delivered primarily through audio logs rather than engaging cutscenes. While some players appreciate the context it provides for the action, many find it forgettable and lacking depth, with a few noting that it serves more as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. Overall, the narrative is considered serviceable but not a strong selling point, appealing mainly to those who prioritize gameplay over story.

    • “You find these logs that tell a well-written story.”
    • “The story is simple yet compelling, and also tragically believable.”
    • “The game has an interesting storyline, good characters, and voice acting (as good as in a sci-fi FPS they can be).”
    • “Cliched story, generic and uninspired level design, along with numerous glitches and bugs make this a game that should be avoided at all costs.”
    • “The storyline is straightforward and simple, there are not complicated background stories nor characters and to be honest, its story is not the main protagonist here, it is just bland and lacks originality.”
    • “Unfortunately for me, the story was pretty boring and didn’t keep my attention at all.”
  • graphics257 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, especially considering its age, with many reviewers noting that they hold up well and feature impressive lighting and detail. However, some users report issues with optimization, graphical glitches, and a lack of variety in environments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as "great" or "gorgeous," they are sometimes criticized for being overly shiny or monotonous, reflecting a mix of admiration and frustration among players.

    • “The graphics hold up surprisingly well today; for its time, it is definitely among the better-looking games. The environments are, in one word, gray, but with the pretty decent lighting, they are still okay to look at.”
    • “On the plus side, Alien Rage does have very nice graphics despite the gray look FPS had at the time. It plays well and it's just as exciting as a B-movie action flick; you're always shooting stuff!”
    • “The graphics are amazing thanks to Unreal Engine, and what I have to especially compliment is the FOV adjustment that actually works, something you hardly ever see in any modern games these days.”
    • “Horrible graphics and tiny textures packed inside a 5 GB game package.”
    • “It's forgettable, the environments look identical, the optimization is a disaster; there's barely any graphics options and even the config files are encrypted and require a third-party program to edit and make the thing run properly.”
    • “Graphical problems are constant here, textures not loading, muddy details, monotonous levels and stages, overly glossy elements, invisible walls; of course there are invisible walls, the game is linear as hell, so you have a certain pattern to follow.”
  • gameplay203 mentions

    The gameplay of "Alien Rage" is characterized as a fast-paced, linear corridor shooter reminiscent of mid-2000s titles, blending elements from classic FPS games like Quake and Unreal. While it offers satisfying run-and-gun mechanics and visually impressive action sequences, many players criticize its lack of unique identity, repetitive gameplay, and issues with enemy AI and cover mechanics. Overall, it appeals to fans of old-school shooters but suffers from design flaws that detract from the experience.

    • “It's a relatively unique experience with its arcadey gameplay and large number of bosses.”
    • “The gameplay is awesome in this game.”
    • “Inventive weapons, intuitive controls and stellar gameplay make this a must-have FPS for fans of the genre.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is pretty much a mid-2000s corridor shooter, which ironically in this day and age of all non-indie shooters being generic open world crap, or boring movie games a la Sony.”
    • “Alien Rage is filled with gameplay issues and graphical problems, starting with the mechanics of the game. There is no cover system to begin with, which is extremely necessary for a game that is relentless with many waves of enemies. The AI is totally ineffective, as enemies just run towards you shooting nonstop. The main character is very limited in movement; he is slow, big, and clunky. During combat, the stage can become a total mess with explosions and bullets from every direction while you desperately look for decent cover.”
    • “The game suffers from poor movement mechanics that end up feeling more clunky as time goes on.”
  • music54 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the action-packed gameplay and enhancing the overall experience, though it is often described as decent but not memorable enough to stand alone outside of the game. While some players appreciate the mix of styles and the intensity of the soundtrack, others find it lacks uniqueness and may feel familiar or generic. Overall, the music complements the frantic battles and visuals effectively, but it may not leave a lasting impression.

    • “It doesn’t aim to overachieve and what it does deliver is fit for the design goals the developers set for this game: blasting aliens left and right as a one-man army with action movie-style set pieces and lots of explosions while bombastic music plays.”
    • “The music is excellent as well (mix of classical and techno).”
    • “Solid ads shooting mechanics, unlockable perks, likable characters with clever dialogue, gorgeous graphics, and that soundtrack!”
    • “Music: ears not bleeding but won't be buying the soundtrack.”
    • “The crummy preview music is misleading and does not accurately represent the quality or style of the music in Alien Rage.”
    • “In addition, the music seemed like I heard it somewhere else and cheapened the atmosphere of this adventure.”
  • humor48 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the over-the-top action movie banter and self-deprecating lines, while others find the dialogue forced and cringe-worthy. Support characters like Iris provide amusing voicelines, and the gameplay features moments of unintentional humor, but the overall comedic impact varies significantly among players. While some appreciate the humor as a fun addition to the action, others feel it detracts from the experience, leading to frustration rather than laughter.

    • “I thought most of the chatter between Jack and his teammates was pretty funny over-the-top action movie nonsense, and the voice acting was good.”
    • “The storyline is pretty funny at times and keeps you wanting to play more.”
    • “Really liked the scoring-based gameplay with all of the satisfying kill rewards and the weapons with different secondaries, the mechanics, and the humorous dialogues.”
    • “The dialogue is unfunny and cringe-worthy, and the game is just overall a heap of garbage. Whoever worked on this game should feel nothing but shame.”
    • “Some of the gameplay decisions are highly questionable, including misguided and unfunny attempts at fourth wall breaking humor.”
  • optimization44 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on older hardware and during level transitions, leading to frame drops and stuttering. While some users report decent performance on mid-range and high-end systems, others criticize the lack of graphics options and the need for third-party tools to improve performance. Overall, the game's optimization is seen as lacking, especially for a title from 2013 running on modern hardware.

    • “On the technical side, 'Alien Rage' runs smoothly on a variety of hardware setups.”
    • “It’s optimized well for both mid-range and high-end systems, ensuring that most players can enjoy the game without significant performance issues.”
    • “Well optimized game!”
    • “However, optimization appeared severely lacking: a 2013 game on 2023 hardware shouldn’t be a struggle to run at anything much higher than 1080p.”
    • “It's forgettable, the environments look identical, the optimization is a disaster; there's barely any graphics options and even the config files are encrypted and require a third-party program to edit and make the thing run properly.”
    • “It's super unoptimized and runs bad, nothing good about this game.”
  • stability29 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with achievements and inconsistent framerate, which detract from the overall experience. While some players report that the game runs smoothly at times, the frequent graphical glitches and gameplay inconsistencies can break immersion. Overall, the game's stability issues make it a frustrating experience, particularly for those seeking a polished title.

    • “Cliched story, generic and uninspired level design, along with numerous glitches and bugs (even several achievements are bugged) and dead multiplayer make this a game that should be avoided at all costs.”
    • “Bugs, inconsistent framerate issues, slowdowns, glitches - the game had it all.”
    • “The external game is good and the idea is good, but it is abandoned and buggy.”
  • replayability18 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability through a progression system that includes unlockable perks and collectibles, encouraging players to explore and improve their scores in subsequent playthroughs. While it lacks features like infinite ammo in New Game+, the ability to upgrade perks adds to the overall replay value. Players have reported enjoying multiple playthroughs, indicating a solid foundation for replayability.

    • “Took me 6 hours to finish it, but there's some replayability in it thanks to the perks unlock system, and I'm already doing another playthrough.”
    • “✔️ Score attack for replay value.”
    • “No infinite ammo for new game+ or anything to create replay value.”
    • “Took me 6 hours to finish it but there's some replayability in it thanks to some perks unlock system and I'm already doing another playthrough.”
    • “Collectables and unlockable perks to encourage exploration and add replay value.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The atmosphere in "Alien Rage - Unlimited" is highly praised for its immersive qualities, reminiscent of classic 90s first-person shooters, with challenging gameplay and effective sound effects that enhance the alien world setting. However, some players feel that the music detracts from the overall experience, as it seems recycled and lessens the game's unique ambiance. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating space environment that players find visually stunning and engaging.

    • “Alien Rage - Unlimited is a great game, a very atmospheric and highly underrated FPS, which bears all the traits of old school shooters of the 90s. The atmosphere of being in space and all the other surroundings looks amazing.”
    • “The controls are easily customizable to fit your needs, the game feels great and creates an unreal atmosphere.”
    • “Job of contributing to the atmosphere, as are the sound effects, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “In addition, the music seemed like I heard it somewhere else and cheapened the atmosphere of this adventure.”
    • “The atmosphere of being in space and all the other surroundings looks amazing but feels unreal.”
    • “Job of contributing to the atmosphere, as are the sound effects.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, particularly due to tedious bullet sponge boss fights and poorly placed checkpoints. The combat is described as repetitive and unengaging, with many feeling they are grinding through the game rather than enjoying it, although cut-scenes provide a brief respite from the monotony. Overall, the grinding detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable for many players.

    • “Wouldn't recommend it; the combat is grindy, the checkpoints are horribly set, and the story is delivered through miserable audiobooks. Without the story, you get just plain boring conversations between your character and two never-seen other characters, and their conversation is pretty two-dimensional.”
    • “I was really just grinding through this game versus playing the game.”
    • “My biggest gripe with the game is the bullet sponge boss fights - be warned, they can get tedious as hell.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization of the game is perceived positively, as it avoids being a mere cash grab and instead offers engaging gameplay features such as solid mechanics, unlockable perks, and appealing characters, all complemented by impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack.

    • “It's definitely not a cheap cash grab that ends instantly.”
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