Alien Shooter 2 Conscription
- April 5, 2012
- Sigma Team Inc.
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Alien Shooter 2 Conscription," players join a military organization to face an alien invasion. The game is a top-down shooter featuring a wide range of weapons and characters. Players must strategically manage their squad and resources to survive the onslaught of extraterrestrial enemies in various missions and environments.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun gameplay that appeals to fans of the Alien Shooter series.
- Offers a nostalgic experience with familiar mechanics and a variety of weapons.
- Challenging gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- Short campaign length with a lack of depth in story and level design.
- No voice acting and poor English translation, leading to grammatical errors and unclear dialogue.
- Feels rushed and unpolished, with many glitches and frame rate issues.
- story30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, poorly executed, and riddled with typos, making it feel like an afterthought compared to the gameplay. While some appreciate minor improvements and added character dialogue, the overall consensus is that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, often resembling a generic mission pack rather than a standalone experience. For those seeking a compelling story, this game may disappoint, as it primarily focuses on action rather than storytelling.
“The story has become more interesting and our character pronounced some cues.”
“I love the story.”
“Really enjoyed the plot to this one.”
“The storytelling in this game feels kind of lazy.”
“The campaign is too short; the depth of the story is zero.”
“If you're looking for sensible storytelling, don't buy this game even if it's at a discount.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as a highlight, while others find it repetitive and poorly timed. While the retro style and sound effects are appreciated, the overall consensus suggests that the music does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
“The graphics have that weird retro style and the music is pretty good.”
“Great soundtrack.”
“Great music and cool animations/graphical style make alien/zombie shooter games brilliant.”
“The soundtracks are just the same as pretty much every sigma shooter they have.”
“The gameplay, music, and sound effects are the same as the original Alien Shooter 2, but the story is so boring.”
“The music literally plays at the wrong moments.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a retro style reminiscent of previous Sigma-shooter titles, which some players find charming despite being somewhat outdated. While the overall presentation includes pleasant visuals and animations, there are notable issues with graphic card compatibility and occasional glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, appealing to fans of the genre but potentially frustrating for others.
“The game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“Great music and cool animations/graphical style make alien/zombie shooter games brilliant.”
“The graphics have that weird retro style and the music is pretty good.”
“Another lovely shooter from this company; I love their stuff despite the graphics being a bit outdated and the controls a little clunky.”
“The game has issues with graphic card compatibility and with screen resolution.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the solid mechanics of the original Alien Shooter 2, offering a familiar experience for fans, though some players find the story lacking and express minor frustrations. Overall, it serves as a decent standalone expansion with consistent gameplay elements, appealing primarily to those focused on gameplay rather than narrative.
“An okay spin-off, the core gameplay is still solid but I have some minor quirks.”
“A stand-alone expansion pack to Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded with the same gameplay mechanics.”
“Good gameplay.”
“The gameplay, music, and sound effects are the same as the original Alien Shooter 2, but the story is so boring.”
“An okay spin-off; the core gameplay is still solid, but I have some minor issues.”
“A standalone expansion pack to Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded with the same gameplay mechanics.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including stuttering framerates and unfair gameplay mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While it can run at 60fps on 1080p, the lack of personality in NPCs and persistent technical issues make it feel unpolished and frustrating.
“Couple this with some stuttering framerate issues and occasionally insanely unfair gameplay, and you end up with a game that practically begs you to leave it alone.”
“Exe for 1080p and it runs at 60fps while still stuttering all over the place.”
“Previous games, though not the best performance, still gave some personality to NPCs, but this game doesn't have any of that, just text subtitles.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and collision problems, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally pleasant, the presence of numerous bugs has led to a frustrating gameplay experience for many users.
“It's Alien Shooter 2, only shorter and a bit worse, and prone to even more glitches and collision issues.”
“Well, I don't like it because of how many glitches I've encountered with it.”
“The game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized due to a poor English translation that features numerous grammatical errors and ineffective comedic attempts, although some users noted the presence of "action humor."
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love the blend of action and humor; it makes the gameplay so much more enjoyable.”
“The characters have such a great sense of humor, and their interactions are hilarious!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability for some players, while others find it excellent due to the variety of weapons and smart progression that enhances the experience as players feel their power grow. Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed, with some enjoying the depth and others feeling it lacks longevity.
“This game has a lot of weapon builds to try; the replayability is brilliant. There is smart progression in the game, and you can feel how your power grows.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel unique, enhancing the overall replayability.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, this game encourages you to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
“Sadly, there is very little replayability, but it's still fun.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”
