Alien Rage: Unlimited

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 513 reviews
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  • 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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  • Windows
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  • Play​station 3
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 513 reviews
story39 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay that delivers intense action and satisfying gunplay.
  • Visually impressive with good graphics and a variety of weapons, including unique secondary fire modes.
  • Challenging difficulty that encourages strategic play and skillful shooting.
  • Unbalanced difficulty spikes, making certain sections frustratingly hard even on lower settings.
  • Linear level design with repetitive environments and enemy types, leading to a lack of variety.
  • Poor checkpoint system that can lead to frustrating restarts after difficult encounters.
  • story147 mentions

    The story in this game is generally viewed as simplistic and uninspired, often taking a backseat to the action. While some players appreciate the audio logs that provide backstory, many find the narrative to be generic and forgettable, likening it to a standard sci-fi shooter trope. Overall, the consensus is that the game is more about gameplay than storytelling, with a few noting that the dialogue and voice acting are decent but not enough to elevate the overall experience.

    • “The story is simple yet compelling, and also tragically believable.”
    • “The game graphically looks good with intricate sci-fi bases and features a full story with cutscenes and full voice acting, which is pretty well-done.”
    • “The storyline is pretty funny at times and keeps you wanting to play more.”
    • “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, lacking complicated background stories or characters, and to be honest, it's just bland and lacks originality.”
    • “Unfortunately for me, the story was pretty boring and didn’t keep my attention at all.”
  • graphics127 mentions

    The graphics in 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 have pointed out issues such as graphical glitches, poor optimization, and a lack of variety in environments, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are often described as beautiful and fitting for a fast-paced first-person shooter, showcasing the capabilities of the Unreal Engine 3.

    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are amazing thanks to Unreal Engine, and I have to especially compliment the FOV adjustment that actually works, something you hardly ever see in any modern games these days.”
    • “Great game full of action, smooth playing, and good graphics.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay101 mentions

    The gameplay of "Alien Rage" is characterized as a fast-paced, corridor shooter reminiscent of mid-2000s titles, blending elements from classic FPS games like Quake and Unreal. While it offers intense action and a variety of weapons, many players criticize its linear design, lack of unique mechanics, and frustrating enemy AI, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall enjoyment and replayability. Despite its flaws, fans of old-school shooters may find satisfaction in its chaotic combat and nostalgic feel.

    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, challenging, and satisfying.”
    • “Inventive weapons, intuitive controls, and stellar gameplay make this a must-have FPS for fans of the genre.”
    • “The gameplay feels like a mix between Doom 3 and Call of Duty.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is monotonous and it doesn’t offer more than what you can see on a gameplay or in-game images.”
    • “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 completely ineffective, as enemies just run towards you shooting nonstop. The main character is very limited in movement, being slow, big, and clunky. During combat, the environment becomes chaotic with explosions and bullets from every direction, making it difficult to find decent cover.”
    • “The game suffers from poor movement mechanics that feel increasingly clunky over time, and the gameplay decisions are highly questionable, such as unskippable animations between checkpoints and boss battles.”
  • music27 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the fast-paced action and chaotic atmosphere with a mix of instrumental tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While it fits the game's design goals and is enjoyable during play, many reviewers note that it lacks standout qualities that would make it memorable outside of the game context. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not exceptional, with some users expressing a desire for more unique compositions.

    • “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.”
    • “+ good, usually instrumental soundtrack music which goes perfectly with this game’s frantic battles.”
    • “The music is excellent as well (mix of classical and techno).”
    • “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.”
  • humor24 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the over-the-top dialogue and character interactions, while others find it forced or cringe-worthy. Many appreciate the self-deprecating humor and funny one-liners, particularly from supporting characters, but some feel that the attempts at humor can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of genuine amusement, the effectiveness of the humor varies significantly among players.

    • “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 controls feel terrible, the dialogue is unfunny and cringe-worthy. The game is just overall a heap of s***; whoever worked on this game should feel nothing but shame.”
    • “Some of the gameplay decisions are highly questionable as well, including unskippable animations between checkpoints and boss battles, and misguided attempts at fourth wall breaking humor.”
  • optimization22 mentions

    Overall, optimization for the game is a mixed bag; while some players report decent performance on mid-range and high-end systems, many others experience significant frame drops, stuttering, and a lack of graphical options. Issues are particularly pronounced on older hardware, with AMD users facing additional challenges due to driver support. Despite some enjoyable gameplay, the optimization shortcomings detract from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with achievements and inconsistent multiplayer functionality, leading many users to recommend avoiding it. While some players report a generally smooth experience with only minor graphical glitches, others highlight significant gameplay-breaking issues and a lack of support for local play options. Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent, with frequent technical problems detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “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.”
    • “The external game is good and the idea is good, but it is abandoned and buggy.”
    • “Bugs, inconsistent framerate issues, slowdowns, glitches - the game had it all.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability through its progression system, including unlockable perks and collectibles that encourage exploration. Players appreciate the ability to enhance their experience with upgraded perks and score attack modes, although some feel the lack of features like infinite ammo in New Game+ limits replay value. Overall, many users find themselves returning for additional playthroughs.

    • “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.”
    • “+ replayable with upgraded perks to improve score.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere in "Alien Rage - Unlimited" is highly praised for its immersive qualities, reminiscent of classic 90s first-person shooters, with challenging gameplay that enhances the experience. While the alien world and sound effects contribute positively to the atmosphere, some users feel that the music detracts from it, making it feel less original. Overall, the game successfully creates a compelling space environment that captivates players.

    • “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 bosses are a real challenge, making the gameplay intense and engaging.”
    • “The controls are easily customizable to fit your needs, the game feels great and creates an unreal atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere of being in space and the surrounding visuals look amazing, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The job of contributing to the atmosphere is lacking, as are the sound effects.”
    • “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 the surrounding visuals looks amazing but feels unreal.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to bullet sponge boss fights and poorly placed checkpoints. The combat feels repetitive, 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 lack of engaging story delivery contributes to the grindy experience.

    • “My biggest gripe with the game is the bullet sponge boss fights - be warned they can get tedious as hell.”
    • “I 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.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it offers a well-rounded experience with engaging mechanics, unlockable content, and high-quality visuals and audio, indicating that it is not merely a cash grab.

    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to progress without spending money.”
    • “The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases really detracts from the overall experience.”
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