Alien Storm
- October 26, 2010
- SEGA
Get on Steam"Alien Storm" is a classic arcade-style shooter game where players fight against an alien invasion. The game features fast-paced action, multiple weapons to choose from, and a co-op mode for up to three players. Players control a team of secret agents with unique abilities, battling aliens across various environments, including cities and space stations. The game's over-the-top action and humorous tone make it an enjoyable experience for fans of retro shooters.
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Reviews
- Alien Storm offers a fun and fast-paced beat-em-up experience with engaging multiplayer modes, allowing for both local and online play.
- The game features a humorous and quirky design, with unique character animations that add personality and charm to the gameplay.
- The remixed levels and variety of gameplay modes, including shooting sections and a duel mode, keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
- The emulation quality is inconsistent, with issues such as sound problems and occasional crashes, particularly when navigating menus.
- Collision detection can be frustrating, making it difficult to land hits on stationary enemies and leading to some awkward gameplay moments.
- The final level is criticized for being dull and repetitive, lacking the excitement found in earlier stages of the game.
- story21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story features an engaging and action-packed plot involving an alien invasion, centered around the passionate and tumultuous romance between characters Stephanie and Errok. Reviewers praise the narrative for its suspense, character development, and the seamless blend of romance and drama, while some express skepticism about the rapid progression of the love story. Overall, the storyline is considered a remarkable addition to the series, with a satisfying conclusion that leaves players eager for more.
“Fun, passionate, suspenseful, and action-packed story!”
“Overall, the story is another remarkable addition to the series!”
“It’s because it had an amazing story that had a great beginning and a nice long middle with tons of characters and action and of course romance, and then it had a great wrap-up that showed how they lived happily ever after.”
“Except for attraction, I'm not sure I buy their quick love story.”
“Stephanie and Errok’s relationship development throughout the story was so natural despite the fast pace.”
“The plot of this game is that aliens stormed down to Earth.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky character animations and witty dialogue, often stemming from the protagonist's arrogance, which adds a comedic layer to the narrative. Players find the interactions between characters both amusing and relatable, frequently eliciting laughter while balancing moments of seriousness. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, enhancing the excitement and engagement of the experience.
“And these are fun, as each character will do random animations, giving them some personality, as well as being humorous, such as beating a big alien with a backpack for no reason.”
“Boy, was this book both exciting and hilarious!”
“The things coming out of this guy's mouth are so familiar they had me laughing all the time.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging narrative that creates a compelling rollercoaster of feelings, featuring beautifully written landscapes and complex characters that evoke a heartwarming experience.
“Their constant push and pull gave me the best kind of emotional rollercoaster.”
“Heartwarming”
“Beautifully written with descriptive landscapes and emotionally complicated characters.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as awesome, but there are occasional issues with it failing to play.
“The music is quite awesome.”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The music sometimes fails to play.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the simple launcher experiences several glitches, indicating that stability issues are present.
“However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely uniform across characters, with the primary distinction being visual differences rather than unique mechanics or abilities.
“That's pretty much the only gameplay difference between characters; everything else is just visual.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive and monotonous experiences.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as a strong point, with notable transformation in characters like Errok, who evolves from being initially unlikable to a more compelling figure, showcasing significant growth throughout the game.
“Although Errok started out as one of my least favorite characters, the character development was amazing!”
“The way the characters evolve throughout the story is truly impressive, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
“I loved how each character faced their own challenges and grew from them, adding depth to the overall narrative.”
