Alpha Guns

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Alpha Guns is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Rendered Ideas and was released on June 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

graphics94 positive mentions

monetization54 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and audio with smooth gameplay and low storage usage.
It offers a variety of weapons, interesting bosses, and challenging levels reminiscent of classic side-scrollers.
The game has nostalgic value, engaging mechanics, and some users appreciate the game's difficulty and action-packed nature.

The game requires internet connection starting from level 3 which frustrates players who want to play offline.
There are numerous bugs causing loss of progress, dog tags, and weapons, often resetting players’ achievements.
Excessive and mandatory advertisements disrupt gameplay; controls are sometimes sluggish or difficult to use.

graphics
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
22%
5%
The game generally receives praise for its good to excellent graphics, which many users find immersive and visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some reviews mention that the graphics could be improved, noting occasional inconsistencies, poor quality in updates, or a need for modernization to 3D. Overall, graphics are considered a strong point but with room for enhancement to meet player expectations fully.
- “This is the best game I have ever played and the graphics are really great.”
- “Good game with instant graphics; ballistics mechanics and aerodynamics of the landscape are fascinating and bombastic, with the blend of the landscape Assassin's Creed Revelations style. The graphics are superb quality; the figures are great. The controls are addictive and interesting to play with a combination of exceeded bullet effects.”
- “I like Alpha Guns very much, great game with fantastic graphics, works perfectly with game controller. Much thanks to Rendered Ideas.”
- “I have played this game some years ago when this game was superb but now the graphics added have very poor quality.”
- “Amazing game, but the graphics are terrible and the futuristic features are very bad.”
- “Graphics, controls and everything is worst.”
monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The monetization heavily relies on frequent, often long, non-skippable ads that disrupt gameplay and frustrate users, forcing many to either watch ads repeatedly or make in-game purchases to progress. While some rewards come from watching ads, their excessive presence and mandatory nature detract from the overall experience, leading to negative perceptions about the game's value and fairness.
- “Good game with good graphics, I love it. Now no ads anymore, thanks.”
- “I hated it. I'm forced to watch a lot of ads to get anything. Also, you can't improve your game; you just have to buy. In one level, if you lose a life, you lose your progress. How can I fight two monsters a lot of times in the same level and have to keep being alive or watch ads 6 times each when I lose my life to get tags? I wish I couldn't put any stars.”
- “After some missions, it's almost impossible to continue until you make some in-game purchases.”
- “Ads are not available for weapons but are automatically displayed in the menu or while pausing or at the end of the level.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
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Reviews on the story aspect of the game are mixed, with some players appreciating the storyline and mission variety, while others find the plot lacking or repetitive. Many users request additional missions, new characters, and more challenging content, expressing frustration with limited progression and reliance on in-game purchases. Overall, the game's story may appeal to casual players but could benefit from more depth and fresh content to maintain engagement.
- “The game is good, nice story, weapons, graphics are good.”
- “A grateful game, amazing graphics and great story line.”
- “Has a number of missions.”
- “There is no story; I love games when they have a story and also make missions echo.”
- “Plz add some new missions in 'alpha gun' game. I'm playing this game for one year but the levels and stages are the same. That's disgusting. Please add new missions and levels in the offline version of 'alpha gun'.”
- “After some missions, it's almost impossible to continue until you make some in-game purchases.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The gameplay is generally praised for its challenging levels, smooth and addictive combat mechanics, customizable weapons, and engaging multiplayer modes, contributing to a fresh and enjoyable experience. However, some criticisms highlight clunky controls, outdated mechanics, and occasional linear or boring gameplay elements. Overall, the game receives strong positive feedback for its fun and immersive playstyle, despite minor flaws.
- “The game features challenging levels, customizable weapons, and smooth combat mechanics.”
- “With multiplayer modes and regular updates, Alpha Guns keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “Very interesting gameplay and engrossing as well.”
- “Poor, outdated, linear, boring. Just take a look at the competition; your game has the gameplay and control clunkiness of 1990.”
- “Boring gameplay and game mechanics.”
- “Good game with instant graphics. Ballistics mechanic and aerodynamics of the landscape is fascinating and bombastic, with a blend reminiscent of Assassin's Creed Revelations. The controls are addictive and interesting, creating an easy-to-play experience.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, praised for its exciting and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience and evoke nostalgia. However, some users express disappointment over changes to specific tracks, such as the boss music, preferring the original versions. A few negative opinions mention the music as a weak point, but these are less common.
- “Its user-friendly controls and exciting soundtrack make it enjoyable for all gamers.”
- “The gameplay is good, the music is real good, and the characters are solid 100/10 this is my childhood!”
- “Very awesome game I love it. The graphics are awesome, the characters are very beautiful, and the whole game is very interesting. The background music makes me feel like I am in the arena battling.”
- “But why did they change the boss music? I liked the old boss music.”
- “I hope they can return the old boss music.”
- “Bad graphics, bad music, bad movement, and bad story. Everything is just bad; anyone who enjoys this game must be a casual player who just wants something to play with.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely appreciated for its funny cartoon style and amusing death animations, making it enjoyable and entertaining, especially for younger players. Users find it both adventurous and humorously engaging.
- “The cartoon in this game looks very funny.”
- “I like the way you die in a funny way.”
- “Really, a great and funny game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezing after completing levels, and bugs that impact gameplay and cause loss of progress. These problems notably diminish the overall user experience.
- “Game is very good but there are glitches. In level 6, every time when the tank comes and I destroy it, I have to hold the button which helps to bend, but then I die.”
- “The game is fine, but whenever I complete a certain level, the game freezes and my points are lost. Please solve this issue.”
- “Buggy, not fun.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the game performs well but could benefit from further optimization improvements to enhance gameplay experience. They suggest additions like new levels and bosses alongside optimization tweaks for better performance.
- “Overall, I think the game is good but it needs some new levels, new bosses, new weapons, and some optimization.”
- “Best game to play to boost my performance, like which gun to use against an enemy.”