Alien Slayers
- January 31, 2023
- Mugigo
- 13h median play time
"Alien Slayers" is a thrilling top-down shooter game that takes place in a sci-fi universe. Players take on the role of elite marines, tasked with eradicating an alien invasion on a distant planet. With a variety of weapons, enemies, and game modes, "Alien Slayers" offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of the genre.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a variety of characters, weapons, and missions.
- It has a unique sci-fi setting and references to popular culture, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Despite its challenges, the game provides a satisfying progression system and plenty of content to unlock.
- Development has been officially abandoned, leaving the game in an incomplete state with no future updates.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with some weapons feeling weak and upgrades having minimal impact.
- Limited maps and missions lead to repetitive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by engaging missions that add depth, particularly on harder difficulty levels, though some players find the limited number of missions leads to repetitiveness. The integration of quests on the map is appreciated, as it encourages movement and addresses previous gameplay issues, making the experience more dynamic. Overall, while the missions are enjoyable, the lack of variety may detract from long-term engagement.
“What I really like are the missions.”
“It finally makes sense to have quests on the map that require us to keep moving, but as we are moving, we can't pick things up. Not having to pick up experience crystals solves one of the major problems with having quests on the map!”
“There are only 2 missions so far, which gets repetitive somehow.”
“It would finally make sense to have quests on the map that require us to keep moving, but as we are moving, we can't pick things up. Not having to pick up experience crystals solves one of the major problems with having quests on the map.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and addictive, drawing inspiration from the mechanics of "Vampire Survivors" while incorporating unique elements that prevent it from feeling repetitive. The game enhances its depth with references to various alien-themed movies and games, although it occasionally falls back into familiar survivor clone territory. Overall, it successfully balances established gameplay formulas with fresh ideas.
“What I found interesting was the references to various alien-themed movies and games through each character, which gave the game more depth than your usual survivor-like that focuses solely on game mechanics.”
“From what I have seen, it has plenty of sci-fi memes; the gameplay is the tried and true formula from Vampire Survivors—fun and addictive.”
“Alien Slayers, in my opinion, is one of the few games that's quite similar in mechanics to Vampire Survivors, but still has enough unique ideas so I don't get bored after two rounds.”
“The game tries to solve some issues of vs but then forgot about why they had that mechanic and just fell back into yet another survivor clone.”
“From what I have seen, it has plenty of sci-fi memes, but the gameplay is the tried and true formula from vampire survivors, which feels repetitive.”
“Alien slayers, in my opinion, is one of the few games that's quite similar in mechanics to vs, but it lacks enough unique ideas to keep me engaged after just a couple of rounds.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics feature appealing pixel art, though opinions on the art style vary, with some players not favoring it. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The pixel graphics are visually appealing.”
“It's not my favorite art style, but the graphics are well-executed.”
“- The pixel graphics are appealing, but they lack the depth and detail that modern games offer.”
“- While the pixel art has its charm, it feels outdated and doesn't hold up against contemporary standards.”
“- The graphics are colorful and vibrant, yet they seem simplistic and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a nostalgic experience and ample replayability, making it a valuable addition to its genre, despite not being groundbreaking.
“Overall, while this game is not reinventing the genre, it is a welcome addition providing a fun, somewhat nostalgic setting and plenty of replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that significant grinding is required to accumulate enough gold for meaningful permanent upgrades, suggesting that the process can be time-consuming.
“It also looks like it would take many hours of grinding to get enough gold to obtain meaningful permanent upgrades.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being a good and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is excellent and perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
“I love the music; it really enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's music is captivating and adds so much to the immersion.”