Alien Shooter 2: New Era
- June 15, 2022
- Sigma Team Inc.
Get on Steam"Alien Shooter 2: New Era" is a thrilling top-down shooter game set in a post-alien invasion world, where you play as a lone hero receiving an SOS signal that begins your new journey. The game features new levels, monsters, and character, unique survival mode, 9 types of weapons, and classic character leveling. It takes place 50 years after the initial invasion, with the planet turning into a desert and survivors hiding in colonies and abandoned cities. This game offers an immersive and action-packed experience for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game retains the nostalgic feel of the original Alien Shooter series, providing familiar gameplay mechanics and a straightforward loop of finishing levels, buying weapons, and leveling up.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating a grim and isolated post-apocalyptic world that fans of the genre may appreciate.
- The ending features a surprising twist with the introduction of zombies, which adds an unexpected element to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including poor collision detection that causes characters to get stuck on terrain, and a lack of music that detracts from the overall experience.
- Weapon options are severely limited compared to previous titles, with only nine weapons available, leading to a less satisfying combat experience.
- The difficulty balance is frustrating, with only the easy mode being enjoyable, while higher difficulties are deemed unfair and unenjoyable by many players.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of RPG elements and straightforward mechanics, featuring a familiar loop of completing levels, upgrading weapons, and leveling up. While some players appreciate the streamlined design and intense atmosphere, others criticize the execution as frustrating and lacking depth, particularly due to a weak storyline and repetitive elements. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but leaves room for improvement and innovation in future installments.
“I love Sigma Team's shooter series and this one is no different; it's a shorter game with a more straightforward gameplay loop: finish level, buy better weapons, level up, and continue.”
“There is no deep plot, but there is a unique atmosphere and intense gameplay.”
“The gameplay itself is also more fun than the legend because weapons do more damage and it's much more open in terms of level design.”
“Gameplay mechanics: while it offers RPG elements, the execution falls short.”
“Horrible storyline, rough and unfair gameplay, same soundtrack from Alien Shooter 2 Reloaded.”
“Those make the gameplay very frustrating.”
- story30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many reviewers describing it as poorly constructed and reminiscent of an AI-generated narrative. Players noted the absence of voice acting and a compelling storyline, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and frustration, particularly with mission design and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players wanting more substantial content and a richer experience within the alien shooter universe.
“It's a new story within the alien shooter universe, not a rehash of the previous game.”
“I see there are players who would prefer a real change: the next step in the series, more content or story, etc. I personally like this format of episodes.”
“Story length is somewhere between the first and second game.”
“The story seems to be made with a really weak AI generator.”
“Horrible storyline, rough and unfair gameplay, same soundtrack from Alien Shooter 2 Reloaded.”
“But it's again lacking any kind of voice acting, story, or anything.”
- music22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting a complete absence of in-game music due to a bug. Those who did experience music noted that it was monotonous and recycled from previous titles in the series, leading to a lack of freshness. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
“So who cares, it's still a fun game. If you are familiar with Sigma Team's work, this game will feel similar to the Alien Shooter 2 series. I really like how in this game your character has a teddy as an adventure friend; this reason alone made me love this character. If you are a fan of the series or alien games in general, try it. Don't be afraid of the negative reviews; there is a bug that doesn't play the in-game music, but it's not really a problem for me. Hopefully, people give it a chance before judging it.”
“It's still the same graphics, same assets, same enemies, same guns, similar leveling up and shop system, same music, same sound effects, etc. If anything, it's a downgrade by having less stuff, which was their point, to go 'back to our roots.'”
“I cannot recommend the game in the current state, a state not likely to change (except the music bug hopefully).”
“It's strange, but I didn’t have music in the game, like many others... it appeared only because of the guides, for which many thanks to the users.”
“There is no music at all in this game.”
“The game is bugged for me and the music never plays, and I beat the first 2 levels.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as serviceable, with well-designed levels and an eerie ambiance, though some players note issues with stuttering performance regardless of settings. While the visuals are considered nice, there is criticism regarding the lack of graphic options and a perceived downgrade in content compared to previous titles. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel but may not meet the expectations of players seeking more modern features.
“This game has well-designed levels with graphics and shooting.”
“Nice graphics.”
“Graphics and sound: serviceable visuals, eerie ambiance.”
“On my PC, it keeps stuttering (which can be forgivable as it's hard these days with GPU optimization and a game dev depends on the engine) no matter the graphics settings.”
“No graphic settings like resolution or anything.”
“It's still the same graphics, same assets, same enemies, same guns, similar leveling up and shop system, same music, same sound effects, etc. If anything, it's a downgrade by having less stuff, which was their point, true, to go 'back to our roots.'”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a grim and isolated post-apocalyptic setting that evokes nostalgia for the early 2000s, successfully capturing the essence of old-school gaming. While the plot may lack depth, the intense gameplay and unique ambiance contribute to a compelling experience that resonates with fans of the genre.
“The game's post-apocalyptic world feels grim and isolated, creating a haunting atmosphere.”
“This part, as promised by the developers, immerses players in the nostalgic atmosphere of 2003, reminiscent of old-school gaming.”
“There is no deep plot, but the game offers a unique atmosphere paired with intense gameplay.”
“Atmosphere and setting: the game’s post-apocalyptic world feels grim and isolated.”
“This part, as promised by the developers, will plunge into the atmosphere of 2003, the atmosphere of the old school.”
“There is something new, but the atmosphere of the gameplay has remained at the good old level.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly in survival mode, with players experiencing persistent stuttering regardless of graphics settings. This aspect may disappoint hardcore gamers and those with high-performance expectations, as it appears to struggle with current GPU optimization challenges.
“Not recommended for hardcore players, tech/performance enthusiasts, or demanding gamers; they will be disappointed.”
“The only downside here is the optimization, especially in survival mode.”
“On my PC, it keeps stuttering (which can be forgivable as it's challenging these days with GPU optimization and game development relying on the engine) regardless of the graphics settings.”
