Alpha Guns 2

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Alpha Guns 2 is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Rendered Ideas and was released on August 10, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Alpha Guns 2" is an arcade-style shooting game featuring classic gameplay with challenging levels and addictive action. Fight against various enemies, bosses, and tanks using easy-to-control smooth schemes. Enjoy amazing graphics, cool music, and sound, with updates and support available at . Follow Rendered Ideas on social media for news and updates.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics289 positive mentions

monetization154 negative mentions

The game features simple yet varied controls, making it easy to pick up and play.
The graphics are impressive, and the gameplay is engaging, reminiscent of classic side-scrolling shooters.
The game is enjoyable and offers a wide range of weapons that can be purchased without real money.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
There are issues with game stability, as it frequently crashes or fails to load levels properly.
The lack of a multiplayer mode is disappointing, as many players are eager for cooperative gameplay.

graphics
340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, detail, and improvement over previous versions. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth animations, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some critiques mention issues with level loading times and a desire for further graphical enhancements, indicating that while the graphics are strong, there is still room for improvement.
- “Graphics are much improved from the original Alpha Guns.”
- “Great graphics, simple controls, and awesome gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, I like everything about it, it's fun, easily passes the time, it's engaging, graphics are great, this is a top-notch polished game.”
- “I find the blood spewing graphics a bit tacky; this is, of course, subjective.”
- “Very boring game and not an interesting game as enemies are repeating; also, the graphics are not supportive.”
- “The game is totally not good as its graphics; instead, levels keep to seem alike.”
monetization
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads for free-to-play models, many express frustration over their frequency and timing, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience. Although there are options to remove ads through in-app purchases, the general sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the current monetization approach, with several users opting to uninstall the game as a result.
- “Well done devs! For all the people complaining about ads, you can purchase the 'no ads' option or put up with them - game developers work hard and need to make an income!”
- “In-app purchase free with Play Pass.”
- “Cool game & no ads.”
- “They stripped out the microtransactions, but don't let you get the premium currency for free.”
- “Too many ads before you start a stage, after every stage, in between the stage... you will see an ad which is pretty difficult to skip.”
- “I love this game, but the sad thing is too many ads. I hate it when ads pop up suddenly.”
story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging missions and interesting narrative elements. However, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as mission progression requiring internet connectivity despite being advertised as an offline game, and problems with weapon selection during missions. Overall, while the storyline and gameplay are enjoyable, players express a desire for improvements in mission structure and technical reliability.
- “The graphics are stupendous accompanied by a splendid story.”
- “Awesome art, good story, really addictive; everyone should download it.”
- “The story is also very interesting.”
- “Alpha Guns game is very boring; don't install this. It is an online game with many updates, and every story mode requires you to first install this story mod. Every upgrade is totally irritating and boring.”
- “It's written offline, but in level 3 of story mode, without an internet connection, I cannot play that level.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and exciting new modes like survival. However, some users expressed frustration with issues such as mandatory ads, repetitive character choices, and occasional lag. Despite these drawbacks, the game is often described as fun and addictive, with impressive graphics enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game has added some exciting new series, like survival mode, which comes with a variety of new options that enhance the gameplay.”
- “Alpha Gun 2 delivers an incredible gaming experience... super smooth gameplay, flawless controls, and non-stop action.”
- “Great game with beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “Due to overgeneralized features and environment, the gameplay is somewhat lagging.”
- “Good, but it's a cheap plastic version of Metal Slug (because I have played it since it came out) and the gameplay isn't that promising.”
- “Short gameplay with too many ads.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the rock soundtrack and menu themes as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. However, others express frustration over the volume levels, particularly during boss fights, and a desire for improved sound effects during gameplay. Overall, while many appreciate the music's contribution to the game's appeal, there are calls for better balance and variety in the audio experience.
- “The game is great, I love the graphics, the music, and the aura of its character, keep it up!!!”
- “Much more than expected... the game is the best in the whole play store... I am very happy with your game... creators had worked much on this game.. good music, good graphics and so the best game.”
- “Old school style gameplay and the rock music is simply awesome.”
- “Also on level 6-3 and 6-5 we can't hear the boss music.”
- “Graphics and gameplay are okay, but I can't stand that loud music!”
- “It's too quiet during the action; I only hear the background music. Please work on the sounds of guns, enemies, and the bosses!”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny characters, amusing boss encounters, and entertaining sound effects. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to deliver consistent laughs, making it an enjoyable experience that enhances gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and engagement.
- “I think it's a good game for your funny moments. Thaisiaa gives it 5★★★★★ sweet and amazing.”
- “Good game, 80s experience of this game is very beautiful, easy, and the boss is very funny .”
- “Fabulous game with amazing artwork, angry bosses, funny enemies, and levels to drive you crazy. Cool game controls, easy to play... an awesome package to keep you engaged for hours!”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and graphics, while others report significant issues, including glitches and connection problems that hinder gameplay. Overall, while some users find the game enjoyable and well-optimized, others strongly criticize it for poor performance and bugs, particularly in specific levels.
- “Fantastic game! It made me relaxed when I played. The graphics and controls are in good condition, and the performance is better too. Download it and enjoy your life freely with an amazing war.”
- “Game performance is very good, but the game is offline. It only works when mobile data is on; otherwise, there are connection problems.”
- “Superb performance, thank you.”
- “Just avoid this game altogether, pay-to-win garbage with such bad optimization.”
- “Very bad optimization; the game is not running smoothly.”
- “Always says to download Jungle Play; very bad performance.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players find it entertaining and visually appealing, several report encountering glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with character control and unexpected shutdowns. A few users noted that these problems occur infrequently, but specific instances, such as bosses getting stuck, highlight the need for further fixes. However, some players have experienced no glitches at all.
- “No glitches found yet.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “The game is entertaining but needs to fix the glitches in the other modes.”
- “Cool game but at some point it keeps shutting down; please fix that and the glitches.”
- “Good but glitches can be removed; my glitch was in the boss rush where the samurai boss was stuck in the wall, so I couldn't kill him. Please fix it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, describing it as heartwarming and addictive, with moments that resonate deeply. The gameplay experience evokes strong feelings, making it a memorable and touching journey.
- “Really awesome, interesting, and addictive; easy and heartwarming...”
- “My heart-touching game”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in the play pass version, which restricts access to microtransactions and forces them to engage in extensive grinding to progress.
- “The play pass version does not allow you to bypass microtransactions, so you're basically stuck grinding.”
- “There's a lot of grinding involved.”