Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 502 reviews
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  • gameplay
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Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded is a top-down shooter game where players must eradicate an alien invasion in a 3D environment. The game features a wide range of weapons, various types of aliens, and a leveling system that allows players to upgrade their skills and attributes. With a single-player campaign and a survival mode, Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded offers hours of gameplay and a thrilling experience.

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  • Windows
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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 502 reviews
story16 positive mentions
optimization7 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay with a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic shooters.
  • Variety of weapons and upgrades, allowing for different playstyles and character builds.
  • Fast-paced action with hordes of enemies, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
  • Technical issues such as crashes, bugs, and poor optimization on modern systems.
  • Graphics are outdated and limited to low resolutions, which may detract from the experience.
  • Lack of depth in story and gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive gameplay over time.
  • story103 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered simplistic and cheesy, serving primarily as a backdrop for the action rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the added depth and RPG elements, including choices that affect the narrative, others find the plot generic and lacking in substance. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience but is not the main draw for most players, who are more focused on the shooting mechanics and action.

    • “The story also has more substance, with choices that affect how things unfold.”
    • “There is also more of a plot to this game than its predecessor, making it more of a story, and in my opinion, more enjoyable as well.”
    • “The game is divided up into missions that have small portions of story and might take 15 mins (if you know where and what) or 3 hours, the story itself is interesting enough to warrant a playthrough.”
    • “The story is a total afterthought; it's more of a joke than anything else. The stat system just gives a bit of flavor to different weapons, but hey, that's not why you're really here. You're here to exterminate bazillions of alien monstrosities without any afterthought!”
    • “The story literally seems to change script halfway through, and both scripts are terrible anyway.”
    • “The game was made on a budget, had an awful story with some generic and predictable characters, awful voice acting and dialogue, and is awfully short.”
  • graphics63 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the retro aesthetic and improvements over previous installments, while others note that the visuals can feel dated or inconsistent. Some highlight the game's dark atmosphere and attention to detail, despite occasional glitches and low-resolution textures. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to the game's nostalgic charm and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics received a big upgrade.”
    • “The graphics are well-done and the sound design is top-notch, adding to the overall immersion of the game.”
    • “Graphically it looks more dark and creative.”
    • “The graphics are dark and the walls opaque.”
    • “Game did not start at the first (switch pack to vista), no sound, graphic is absolute garbage, unoptimized.”
    • “The graphics are low res, and not in a charming, deliberate terraria way, but a 'this engine sucks and we're a team of carefree chancers' kind of way.”
  • gameplay37 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun and fast-paced, featuring a mix of shooting mechanics and RPG elements, though some players find it repetitive and simplistic at times. While the core action remains engaging, the addition of new mechanics and environments has received mixed reviews, with some feeling they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers solid arcade-style shooting with a nostalgic feel, but opinions vary on the effectiveness of its RPG features and level design.

    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, with a wide range of weapons and enemies to take on.”
    • “Great gameplay just like the first one, and the atmosphere is easily three times better.”
    • “A fantastic top-down arcade shooter with some RPG mechanics thrown in.”
    • “While the graphics are decent and the sound effects enhance the atmosphere, the gameplay can feel repetitive at times with its simple loop.”
    • “Secondly, instead of expanding the original gameplay, the developers decided to add a lot of redundant RPG elements and progression systems.”
    • “But only if you can tolerate extremely simplistic gameplay, weird balancing, short campaign, lack of support for modern displays, and a story that only exists to tick a box.”
  • music30 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic and engaging soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the upbeat battle tracks and atmospheric music, others criticize the limited number of tracks compared to previous installments, noting that the absence of music in certain levels detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered enjoyable and fitting for the game's action, though it could benefit from more variety.

    • “The OST still rocks, and even managed to give me goosebumps a bit because they remade some tracks from the first part.”
    • “Melting hordes of charging aliens and prioritizing which ones are more dangerous, quickly swapping weapons on the fly to nail heavy hitters, all to intense pounding music which, even with only a few tracks, never seems to get old.”
    • “The action music is catchy and nice to blast aliens to, while the atmospheric music is even better as it is actually creepy and gives off a horror vibe.”
    • “It's more or less the same game, but they ruined it by oversimplifying the RPG mechanics, adding 3 long, boring, and pointless stages with no music, and speaking of music, there's only 4 action music tracks, while the original version had 11 tracks!”
    • “While the base game is still Sigma Games Studio's best work to this day, it's a shame the extra added levels lack detail and even in-game music.”
    • “They advertise it as dynamic, but this basically means that the game will begin playing 'action' music during battles and atmospheric music during non-combat sections.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a tense and immersive experience, enhanced by decent graphics and effective sound design that includes both action-packed and creepy music. Players appreciate the dark, engaging environments and the variety of content, which contribute to a solid gameplay experience, despite some repetitiveness. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its depth and ability to evoke a sense of horror and excitement, particularly during combat scenarios.

    • “Alien Shooter 2 is the direct sequel to the first game and offers a whole lot of content like more levels, upgraded visuals, new weapons, and a nice, dark atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere and monsters look pretty cool, and the gameplay is really solid.”
    • “The action music is catchy and nice to blast aliens to, while the atmospheric music is even better as it is actually creepy and gives off a horror vibe.”
    • “While the graphics are decent and the sound effects enhance the atmosphere, the gameplay can feel repetitive at times with its simple loop.”
    • “Great gameplay just like the first one, and the atmosphere is easily three times better.”
    • “This time around we also get to use cars and even a tank to destroy hordes of aliens, plus the graphics and atmosphere have been improved!”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting issues such as stuttering, framerate drops, and crashes, particularly on modern systems. Many players have noted that the game feels poorly optimized despite its age, with some suggesting workarounds like disabling the Steam overlay or adjusting configuration settings to improve performance.

    • “The game runs smoothly on modern systems, showcasing impressive optimization despite some minor performance issues.”
    • “I adjusted the configuration to turn off VSync, which improved performance significantly, and switched to a slightly better resolution of 1440x900 on a 24" monitor.”
    • “Game did not start at first (switched pack to Vista), no sound, graphics are absolute garbage, unoptimized.”
    • “I feel this is because the game is poorly optimized for modern systems (even though the original plays flawlessly).”
    • “It also has stuttering, framerate drops, and potential crashes despite being an 11-year-old game, even when running on Windows 7.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers high replay value through various difficulty levels and a survival mode, the linear campaign and lack of procedural generation limit the experience. Players can explore secrets and challenge themselves on harder settings, but those seeking a fresh experience may find little incentive to replay once the campaign is completed. Overall, it receives a moderate replayability rating of 7/10.

    • “The replay value is high due to the ability to play through the campaign on different difficulty levels and the inclusion of a survival mode.”
    • “It has an 'ok' replayability, because you can run through the game again and find every single secret place and kill every monster, though if you've done that already there's not many reasons to replay the game other than trying a harder difficulty.”
    • “Replayability: 7/10”
    • “Very much a classic isometric shooter, and although 00's hardware allowed it to be a bit more impressive than similar (though admittedly rare) games of the 90's, it still suffers from the lack of replayability.”
    • “Replay value is limited by the linearity of the campaign and lack of procedural generation; aside from difficulty levels, the campaign is exactly the same each time, from layout to enemies and loot.”
    • “It has an 'ok' replayability, because you can run through the game again and find every single secret place and kill every monster, though if you've done that already, there are not many reasons to replay the game other than trying a harder difficulty.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the initial missions to be tedious and grindy due to poor visibility and bullet-sponge enemies, but note that the experience improves with better weapons. Overall, while the game maintains its entertaining monster-slaying action, the early grind can detract from enjoyment.

    • “The first 3-4 missions are tedious because it is too dark, making visibility poor, and some monsters seem to be bullet sponges. However, later on, with better weapons, everything becomes smoother.”
    • “It's just boring and grindy.”
    • “Tedious job.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The Steam version of the game is plagued by bugs and stability issues, including limited resolution options and a lack of native widescreen support, which may frustrate players. While the graphics and style are generally enjoyable, the presence of glitches detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game itself is good, but this Steam version is buggy.”
    • “As I said before, AS2 is only good if you can tolerate the outdated port; otherwise, these issues can easily put you off. The maximum resolution is 1024x768, and there is no borderless or widescreen support (you have to mod, but glitches may appear).”
    • “There are some ugly glitches here and there, which detract from the otherwise pleasant graphics and graphical style.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many users finding it both entertaining and worth the price. While some critique the voice acting and writing as "hilariously bad," this adds to the overall comedic charm, making the game a fun experience.

    • “It is hilariously worth the money.”
    • “This game is awesome, and it should be pretty damn cheap for being the hilarious game it is.”
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