Alien Shooter 2: The Legend

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 163 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In "Alien Shooter 2: The Legend," players must battle through hordes of alien invaders in various locations, using a wide range of weapons and abilities. The game features a campaign mode with multiple difficulty levels and a survival mode for players to test their skills. As players progress, they can upgrade their character's abilities and equipment to face even tougher challenges.

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Reviews

50%
Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features a large number of missions and a variety of weapons, providing plenty of content for players.
  • The addition of drones as companions enhances gameplay, making them feel more integral to the experience.
  • The graphics and zoom features allow for a more detailed view of the game, improving the overall visual experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with getting stuck on terrain and losing inventory upon death.
  • Many missions feel repetitive and grindy, with a lack of meaningful progression and overly difficult challenges.
  • The removal of character customization and leveling systems has disappointed long-time fans, making the game feel less engaging.
  • story150 mentions

    The story in "Alien Shooter: The Legend" is described as lacking depth and heavily reliant on repetitive missions, with many players feeling that the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. While there are improvements in mission structure and the inclusion of side quests, the overall plot is often seen as filler, with players expressing frustration over poorly written dialogue and a lack of engaging character development. Despite these criticisms, some fans appreciate the expanded lore and the nostalgic elements carried over from previous titles in the series.

    • “The main point of the game is to shoot, and then to advance in the dialogue that comes up is set to mouse 1. You will constantly click through important pieces of the story that you are attempting to get into.”
    • “The difference between the vanilla Alien Shooter 2 and Alien Shooter: The Legend is the expanding story; the ending of Alien Shooter 2: The Legend's story is sweeter than the vanilla Alien Shooter.”
    • “The campaign has been completely restructured with new missions and now has a nice map overview.”
    • “I don't know who did the English writing, but it looks like it was copy-pasted from Google Translate; none of the writing makes sense and the story is half-baked.”
    • “If you are here for the story and love for the Alien Shooter series as I was, don't bother with it.”
    • “I tried so many times to get into the story that is in this game, but the amount of times I completely missed something because the dialogue pops up in the middle of shooting drives me completely insane.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the dated visuals and lack of significant improvements compared to previous titles. While features like zooming in and out have been praised for enhancing detail visibility, many feel that the overall graphical quality remains subpar for a 2020 release, with numerous bugs and recycled assets detracting from the experience. Despite these criticisms, a few users appreciate the new art direction and find enjoyment in the game's atmosphere.

    • “I think that the zoom in and zoom out feature they've added is super cool too because you can finally see the graphics and details close up, and it also feels like you can see a bit farther now as well.”
    • “A pleasant shooter with beautiful graphics and a soulful relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “I'm a bit mixed about this game; on one hand, the improved graphics (higher resolution and a bit better detail) are way better than the old version.”
    • “Some of the new armors look hideous. I don't know where they are going with the new art direction, but the old graphics were simply better.”
    • “Really dated graphics for a 2020 game. I get that reusing assets is fine, but if it's 2020, there should be a bit more polish, even if it's small. It still looks the same as ever.”
    • “And I didn't mention the fact that the graphics are completely recycled from previous games. I'm afraid if something doesn't change, this will be the start of the end for our beloved game series.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay of the remastered title has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the addition of new levels, weapons, and mechanics, while others criticize it for being derivative and repetitive. Many noted issues with balance, progression, and bugs, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers a substantial amount of content and retains a unique atmosphere that may appeal to fans of the genre.

    • “The original surpasses this supposed remaster, but I appreciate they made more levels, guns, and new mechanics.”
    • “A large-scale continuation of the alien shooter series of games with new details, mechanics, upgrades, and a lot of various weapons. There is no deep plot and elaboration of characters, but there is its own atmosphere and gameplay; the game will definitely find its fans.”
    • “There are dedicated and talented developers behind this product who expertly modernized the game mechanics and created so much new content for this truly legendary game.”
    • “There are a lot of bugs in graphics and gameplay....”
    • “Gameplay is ever more repetitive than before, massive balance issues - the difficulty is all over the place and the progression is straight up broken.”
    • “It's derivative of earlier titles, and the new changes/mechanics are poorly explained, and don't bring anything to the game.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often involving the same missions and mechanics that lead to slow progression. Many reviews highlight the grindy nature as a significant drawback, comparing it unfavorably to mobile game design, with some describing it as "not fun" and "tedious." Overall, the consensus is that while there is plenty of content, the repetitive nature of the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “It can feel a bit grindy at times, but it's part of the experience.”
    • “The grind can be long and tedious, but it adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “When it's not fun, it's the grindy missions that go over and over again, doing the same stuff repeatedly. Ever heard of Vaas?”
    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “Very grindy, very slow progression-wise, with finicky mechanics but plenty of content, that is, if you don't mind replaying the same filler missions over and over again.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its glitchy performance and abrupt transitions between soundtracks. While some appreciate the soundtrack's quality, others find it lacking compared to previous installments, citing issues like limited battle tracks and an overall unpolished feel. Overall, the music aspect seems to detract from the gaming experience rather than enhance it.

    • “And as always, the soundtrack is amazing in this game.”
    • “I usually play this game while listening to music.”
    • “The music switching and interface switching feel too abrupt, like unfinished or unoptimized works, not as good as before.”
    • “But this is just disappointing, nothing like the previous ones - bad shop system, everything costs a lot, music is glitchy; it played like 5 different soundtracks in the time of like 2 minutes. Shooting isn't good - the previous versions of this franchise had very good shooting, no voice acting, just feels undone and unpolished.”
    • “Lots of music and sound effect problems; controls suck too, but aren't terrible.”
    • “There is a problem that must be said about the game, that is, the music switching and interface switching feel too abrupt, like unfinished or unoptimized works, not as good as before.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The game is praised for being ad-free, allowing players to enjoy it without interruptions, but there are indications of in-game purchases and potential packages or discounts available for those interested in spending money.

    • “The game offers a variety of packages and discounts that enhance the overall experience without feeling forced.”
    • “In-game purchases are well-balanced and provide meaningful options without disrupting gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate the transparency regarding monetization; it feels fair and allows players to choose how they want to engage.”
    • “You can find files in the game about packages, discounts, and in-game purchases.”
    • “Yeah, thanks, but I can close ads and play it for free.”
    • “You gave us a game without ads.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by beautiful graphics and a relaxing vibe, creating an enjoyable experience despite the lack of a deep plot and character development. While it offers engaging gameplay and a variety of mechanics, some players have noted issues like getting stuck in certain areas. Overall, it seems to resonate well with fans of the alien shooter genre.

    • “A pleasant shooter with beautiful graphics and a soulful relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “A large-scale continuation of the alien shooter series of games with new details, mechanics, pumping, and a lot of various weapons. There is no deep plot or elaboration of characters, but there is its own atmosphere and gameplay; the game will definitely find its fans.”
    • “A large-scale continuation of the alien shooter series of games with new details, mechanics, and a lot of various weapons. However, there is no deep plot or elaboration of characters, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
    • “A pleasant shooter with beautiful graphics, but the atmosphere feels lacking and fails to engage the player fully.”
    • “The game has a vibrant aesthetic, but the atmosphere feels hollow and doesn't immerse you in the experience.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, disappearing equipment, and various minor glitches, leading to a consensus that it is notably buggy compared to other recent titles.

    • “But... two crashes, equipment vanishing, getting stuck, and other minor glitches... and this game is almost equal to all others in many years.”
    • “Buggy.”
    • “Tremendously buggy.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the promised character development may be lacking, it is not considered a significant issue compared to other, more pressing problems within the game.

    • “The absence of promised character development is disappointing, but there are other issues that overshadow it.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and unfulfilling, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement.”
    • “The lack of meaningful character progression makes it hard to connect with the story or the characters themselves.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for abrupt transitions in music and interface, leading to a feeling of incompleteness and a lack of polish compared to previous versions.

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