Alien Shooter: Revisited

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Alien Shooter: Revisited is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Sigma Team Inc. and was released on May 27, 2009. It received neutral reviews from players.

Alien Shooter: Revisited is a top-down shooter game where players must eradicate an alien invasion in a research facility. The game features various weapons, upgrades, and missions to complete. This revisited version offers improved graphics, expanded content, and new levels compared to the original game.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Improved graphics and smoother gameplay enhance the overall experience.
Retains the addictive formula of chaotic alien shooting with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
New game modes and character selection add some depth and replayability.

Performance issues such as frame rate drops and poor optimization detract from the gameplay.
Feels less dynamic and engaging compared to the original, with some design choices leading to frustration.
Many players feel it lacks meaningful new content, making it feel like a weaker imitation of the classic.

graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
83%
8%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many noting improvements such as sharper visuals, better lighting effects, and enhanced environmental details that contribute to a more dynamic experience. However, some players criticize the lack of proper optimization, dated aesthetics, and inconsistencies in art style, suggesting that while the graphics are better than the original, they still fall short of modern standards. Overall, the visual upgrades are appreciated by some, but others feel they do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are sharper, with better lighting effects, particle systems, and environmental detail that make each map feel more dynamic.”
- “The graphics have been drastically improved from the last version, and some light RPG elements have been added.”
- “Graphics now darker, less colorful and more alienish, that fits the game well, because of aliens and their guts all around contrasting that stuff very nicely.”
- “Despite minor graphical tweaks, the game still lacks proper optimization.”
- “The 'improved' graphics made the game actually worse because of the eye-straining visual effects.”
- “The graphics update is simply irrelevant -- or questionable at best.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The game's story is minimal and largely absent, focusing instead on arcade-style gameplay and action rather than narrative depth. Players engage in a series of missions against hordes of enemies, with the experience defined by fast-paced combat rather than storytelling or world-building. While there are some elements of progression and character upgrades, the overall plot is considered threadbare and not a primary focus of the game.
- “The campaign is the primary experience, taking players through a series of ten missions that steadily increase in difficulty and enemy density.”
- “Amazing game and a good setup for the following story.”
- “There's no pretense of storytelling or deep world-building here; the experience is defined entirely by the moment-to-moment thrill of clearing another corridor and watching bodies pile up.”
- “No story to speak of, boring, repetitive, short, non-engaging.”
- “With Alien Shooter 2 having much more story going on, it makes its absence well missed in this game.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The gameplay of "Alien Shooter: Revisited" is characterized by polished mechanics and a nostalgic feel, blending shooting, looting, and survival elements with improved graphics and new modes that enhance replayability. However, some players criticize it for being too similar to the original, with dated design choices and a lack of innovation, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall enjoyment and challenge. While it offers straightforward and entertaining action, some find it lacks depth and can feel repetitive.
- “A polished and exciting shooter with improved graphics, smooth gameplay, and plenty of challenging enemies that deliver hours of explosive fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is a satisfying mix of destruction, resource management, and light RPG progression.”
- “Pretty straightforward gameplay but surprisingly big fun and entertaining.”
- “This is a bad remake, gameplay is worse than the original and the difficulty is broken.”
- “Graphics aside, there are more strange design choices in the gameplay.”
- “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.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game features fast-paced tracks that enhance the combat experience, though some players feel it lacks impact and variety, particularly in survival modes where music is absent. While the soundtrack is described as adrenaline-pumping, the sound effects, such as weapon fire and alien noises, are often highlighted as more engaging than the music itself. Overall, the music serves its purpose but does not significantly elevate the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack complements the mayhem with fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping tracks that keep you locked in the rhythm of combat, while the sound effects—screaming aliens, roaring weapons, and the echo of your footsteps—anchor the chaos with a rough but effective soundscape.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The enemies look like frogs with a pseudo heavy metal soundtrack kicking in when they appear.”
- “But the music that plays when you're fighting the aliens is pretty good but not enough to save the game.”
- “Music is rather useless, but the sound effects of shells and weapons firing are sweet.”
- “Even the music is the same.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for noticeable freezes, stutters, and performance issues, particularly during chaotic moments with many enemies on screen. Despite some minor graphical improvements, players report that the overall experience feels less polished and more boring, with significant frame rate drops affecting gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly most of the time, but performance issues can arise during moments of extreme chaos, leading to frame rate drops and stuttering when too many enemies fill the screen.”
- “The gameplay is bare bones, but it offers good performance overall.”
- “Noticeable freezes and stutters — poor optimization.”
- “This version is basically the same game but somehow more boring, less polished, and with performance issues.”
- “Despite minor graphical tweaks, the game still lacks proper optimization.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for noticeable freezes, stutters, and various glitches, indicating poor optimization and a generally buggy experience. While some players appreciate the graphics and style, the frequent issues often require restarts, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “Noticeable freezes and stutters — poor optimization.”
- “It's kind of a buggy mess even when I was able to play it.”
- “Still get stuck and have to restart because of glitches.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add so much charm to the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable initially, but it quickly becomes tedious and overly repetitive, diminishing the overall experience.
- “Yes, the game is fun to some extent, but it didn't last very long until things just became too tedious and ridiculous.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After a while, the grind becomes more of a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game enhances replayability through improved visuals, smoother gameplay, and the introduction of new modes, all while blending nostalgia with modern refinements from its upgraded engine.
- “Built using the upgraded engine from Alien Shooter 2, this game revisits attempts to blend nostalgia with refinement, offering improved visuals, smoother gameplay, and new modes that expand its replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is noted to be enhanced by recent improvements, yet it remains somewhat simplistic in terms of assets and animations. Overall, while there are positive changes, the fundamental simplicity is still evident.
- “The improvements enhance the atmosphere but don’t disguise the simplicity of its assets or animations.”
- “Atmosphere?”