Alien Shooter

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 700 reviews
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  • gameplay
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Alien Shooter is a single-player horror shooter game with stunning mechanics, good graphics, and soundtrack. The game follows the story of fighting against aliens across various levels, with two expansions available: Fight for Life and The Experiment. Although the plot may be lacking, the game offers an addictive and grinding experience with the goal of defeating the alien invasion.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
story10 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic game that brings back childhood memories and is still enjoyable to play.
  • Simple yet addictive gameplay with satisfying combat mechanics and a variety of weapons.
  • Great for stress relief, allowing players to mindlessly shoot hordes of aliens.
  • Game can be repetitive and lacks depth, with limited enemy variety and a short campaign.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and poor AI pathfinding can detract from the experience.
  • Graphics and mechanics feel dated, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
  • story68 mentions

    The game's story is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop for the action, featuring a simple premise where players combat waves of aliens across ten missions. While some players appreciate the straightforward nature of the narrative, many criticize its brevity and lack of depth, with additional content locked behind DLCs that expand the missions but not significantly the story itself. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay over storytelling, making it more of a mindless shooter than a narrative-driven experience.

    • “It follows a simple story, in which a military complex is attacked out of the blue by hordes of hungry and vile aliens.”
    • “Amazing game and a good setup for the following story.”
    • “At the start of each mission, there is a little mission briefing that tells you a little bit about the level and the character's thoughts.”
    • “The story for Alien Shooter is entirely non-existent; its sole purpose is to be a 'violence for the sake of violence' time waster.”
    • “What annoyed me is the fact that the story is concluded properly in two DLCs that you have to buy, which double the number of missions.”
    • “The game has one main mission in general, which contains 10 levels; however, the two DLCs have 5 levels each, and one of the DLCs adds 3 new monsters and one new music, too.”
  • graphics55 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its 2003 release, but they effectively contribute to the nostalgic and thrilling atmosphere. While some players appreciate the retro pixel art style and the gore effects, others find the visuals lack variety and modern polish. Overall, the graphics are serviceable for an isometric shooter of its time, appealing to those who enjoy old-school aesthetics despite their limitations.

    • “The pixel art style may be retro, but they still hold up remarkably well.”
    • “The graphics look nice, especially for the era this game came out.”
    • “The game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
    • “I think even in 2002 the graphics were outdated, but it was a simpler time when there weren't many shooting games where you murder over a thousand enemies on screen.”
    • “There's not a lot of variety in the graphics, with all of the missions donning the same exact tiles and textures, making the visuals very boring by today's standards.”
    • “The graphics are very representative of a free flash game, and yet this is not a free flash game.”
  • gameplay53 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and nostalgia, offering straightforward mechanics that are enjoyable despite being somewhat repetitive and dated. Players appreciate the satisfying combat and the thrill of action, though some note a lack of depth and variety in mechanics compared to modern games. Overall, it provides a fun, arcade-like experience that can be engaging for short play sessions, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers.

    • “The graphics, though simple, are effective in creating a thrilling atmosphere, and the satisfying combat mechanics make it enjoyable.”
    • “A classic game, the gameplay is enjoyable as an arcadey, play-for-short-intervals type of game.”
    • “Gameplay-wise is pretty much what you'd expect: tons of shooting, gore, bodily chunks, and a large assortment of weapons to choose from, steadily becoming available as the levels progress.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and does not change at all.”
    • “The gameplay is some of the most mindless trite I've ever seen.”
    • “Alien shooter and alien shooter revisited both are passes in my opinion; they feel extremely dated and the gameplay feels like one of those quarter-sucking arcade games that is just out to kill you fast and take you back to the title screen.”
  • music41 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its ability to enhance the gaming experience through a mix of epic soundtracks and creepy ambient themes that build tension during gameplay. While some noted that the music can be repetitive and occasionally lacks polish, it effectively pumps up the adrenaline during intense combat sequences. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, evoking nostalgia and adding to the game's atmosphere.

    • “By the way, it has an absolute banger of a soundtrack!”
    • “The music has creepy ambient themes to build the tension, and once the horde is unleashed, the music shifts to blood-pumping action to aid you in your onslaught.”
    • “I remember as a kid, upon loading up the game for the first time and hearing the main menu music, it literally sent chills down my spine, and it still does to this day.”
    • “The music is simple and it goes off at times.”
    • “The guitar parts in the music are awful... sounds like a beginner level guitarist with terrible sound.”
    • “Even the upbeat music gets tired by the end, as the game overstays its short welcome.”
  • grinding13 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly with achievements that require excessive repetition, such as scoring 1 million points or completing numerous runs for specific tasks. While some enjoy the initial challenge and satisfaction of overcoming enemies, the grind for 100% completion can feel overly time-consuming and detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of fun overshadowed by the repetitive nature of the tasks.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “However, the recent addition of grindy achievements has been a bit of a letdown, particularly the one requiring a 1 million score.”
    • “While I appreciate the effort to add new challenges and replay value, this particular achievement feels excessively tedious and detracts from the overall fun.”
    • “The ones for breaking crates and blowing up barrels are extremely tedious though; you will need to make countless runs through the campaign to get the final ranks (3000 of each).”
  • replayability11 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the survival mode and the potential for extended playtime, others find it lacking due to limited upgrades and tedious achievements. The experience can vary significantly based on personal enjoyment and the player's willingness to engage with the content multiple times.

    • “Replayable with or without cheats.”
    • “Though there aren't a lot of upgrading options save for the character enhancements, it feels like a completed game and, for the price tag, it offers enough gameplay and replayability to be more than worth it.”
    • “Sigma team are some of the best devs I've ever seen when it comes to twinstick shooters and overall replay value in said gametype. This game alone ended up sucking up at least 100 hours of my time off of Steam years ago, maybe even before Steam was a thing.”
    • “While I appreciate the effort to add new challenges and replay value, this particular achievement feels excessively tedious and detracts from the overall fun.”
    • “I personally finished it in two hours in one sitting, and sadly there is not that much replay value other than survival mode.”
    • “Not much replay value.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance on modern hardware, while others experience frequent crashes and bugs that affect gameplay, such as glitches impacting damage output. Overall, it offers a fun experience despite these issues, making it suitable for casual play.

    • “Runs great on modern hardware, a classic mindless time killer.”
    • “A nice little game to waste some time on every now and again, and it runs great on my MacBook in Wine.”
    • “The game crashes all the time, even when you try to change settings with troubleshooting.”
    • “It's a little buggy, and I liked Zombie Shooter better, but it's still a fun 2 hours.”
    • “Bugs and glitches screw with the damage output at times.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both nostalgic and genuinely funny, despite its age. The comedic elements are enhanced by the intentionally poor AI behavior, which adds to the overall enjoyment and simplicity of gameplay. Players recommend it for its lighthearted and amusing experience.

    • “It's so funny, I feel so nostalgic and remember when I used to play in a cyber cafe.”
    • “Even though it's a years-old game, it's so funny to play!”
    • “Lmao, the enemy AI is hilariously bad; they can't even detect that they are running straight at a wall, and there's a door right next to them that they can go through.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's simple yet effective graphics contribute to a thrilling atmosphere, enhanced by satisfying combat mechanics that elevate the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique ambiance reminiscent of classic alien shooter games.

    • “The graphics, though simple, are effective in creating a thrilling atmosphere, and the satisfying combat mechanics make it enjoyable.”
    • “The original atmosphere of the alien shooter.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking the tension and excitement expected from an alien shooter.”
    • “Despite the potential for a thrilling environment, the atmosphere falls flat and fails to immerse players.”
    • “The game’s atmosphere is dull and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the alien shooter experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its great performance, indicating effective optimization, which enhances the overall experience of this isometric twin-stick shooter.

    • “Outside of that, it is a fine isometric twin-stick shooter, with a decent soundtrack and great performance.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
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