Alpha Response

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Alpha Response is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by Ultimo Ratio Games and was released on October 7, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Alpha Response is a tactical shooter where players engage in high-stakes missions against hostile forces using advanced weaponry and squad-based strategies. The game features dynamic AI for enemies, teammates, and civilians, with expanding content including new enemy types like flying drones and over 40 unique missions. Continued updates focus on improved graphics, performance, and enhanced gameplay mechanics.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 697 reviews

story42 positive mentions

optimization22 negative mentions

The game offers intense and chaotic firefights, reminiscent of classic tactical shooters, with a unique blend of arcade-style action and strategic gameplay.
The variety of missions, including bomb defusal and hostage rescue, keeps gameplay fresh and engaging, especially when played with friends.
The developers show promise with ongoing updates and improvements, addressing performance issues and enhancing AI behavior.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frame drops and crashes, even on capable hardware, which detracts from the overall experience.
AI behavior can be inconsistent, with enemies sometimes acting unpredictably or failing to respond appropriately in combat situations.
The graphics and animations feel dated and lack polish, making the game appear less appealing compared to modern titles.

story
237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is primarily conveyed through its mission structure, featuring nearly 40 diverse missions across two expansive maps, including hostage rescues and bomb defusals. While players appreciate the handcrafted feel of each mission and the dynamic, unpredictable nature of gameplay, many express a desire for a cohesive narrative that ties the missions together. Overall, the missions are engaging and varied, but some players find the lack of a unifying story detracts from the overall experience.
- “Every mission feels handcrafted even though they’re randomized.”
- “The action more than makes up for it though as I’m constantly engaged and stressed when I’m doing the missions.”
- “You really start to appreciate the game’s ambition once you slow down and watch how missions unfold.”
- “I wish this game had a narrative story that tied the missions together.”
- “While a few missions are well made, most either lack detail or suffer from bugs—like players getting stuck, or lights and models clipping through walls.”
- “The gunplay is unsatisfying, missions are repetitive, and performance is poor.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging gun mechanics, variety of enemy types, and unique mission objectives, while others criticize the shooting mechanics as clunky and the overall experience as unpolished. Players appreciate the tactical elements and creative mechanics, such as bomb defusal and vehicle interactions, but many note significant performance issues and a lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, while there are interesting concepts and solid foundations, the game currently suffers from technical flaws and inconsistent execution.
- “It's classic Gooseman game design, having a strange mix of action movie and tactical shooter gameplay that just works.”
- “The core gameplay is solid enough to support deeper loadouts.”
- “This game delivers thrilling combat with inventive mechanics and unforgettable boss battles.”
- “This game has by far, not even a joke, some of the worst shooting mechanics I think I've ever felt in a shooter game.”
- “Alpha response is a shockingly ugly, mechanically boring, confusing mess.”
- “The game performs very poorly with questionable gameplay.”
optimization
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing frequent stutters, frame drops, and poor performance even on high-end systems. While some recent patches have improved performance and reduced stuttering, many users still find the game unplayable due to ongoing optimization issues. The consensus is that substantial work is needed to enhance the game's performance and overall stability.
- “I'm glad the developers are addressing the performance issues as I'm not getting as much stuttering on my PC.”
- “The latest patch improved the game a lot; the AI is much better and the performance increased my FPS by about 20%!”
- “Performance-wise, I didn’t notice much FPS difference between different loadouts, which is a plus.”
- “And even though I am well above the recommended spec requirements, the game still runs poorly at times. I still get frequent stutters and frame drops depending on how much is on screen, even at 1080p medium settings, DLSS on performance mode, and NVIDIA Reflex set to on.”
- “The shooting and the optimization need improving more than anything else. If the shooting feels clunky and unresponsive and the game runs poorly for me, someone who plays quite a lot of shooter games, then I highly doubt it'll be any better for others.”
- “A buggy, somewhat clunky game, and currently very poorly optimized.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some improvements have been made in recent patches, issues such as low-quality textures, repetitive models, and performance problems persist, leading to a general consensus that the visuals need significant enhancement to meet modern standards. Despite these criticisms, a few players appreciate the clean design and the balance between modern aesthetics and tactical gameplay.
- “The graphics are decent, the gameplay feels smooth, and the combat is satisfying.”
- “It’s snappy, responsive, and the visuals strike a nice balance—clean without going overboard on style.”
- “The scale of some maps is impressive, especially when you realize how much is being calculated — not just visuals, but systems running in the background.”
- “Shit graphics, shit gunplay, absolute joke.”
- “The graphics and overall feel of this game are about 20 years out of date...”
- “It is pathetic as a game: crappy graphics, even crappier play. I have played Atari 2600 games better than this.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, poor frame rates, and numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Despite some updates addressing performance issues, many players still experience clunky mechanics and frustrating glitches, leading to an overall perception of the game as poorly optimized and unplayable.
- “Having played this game, it turned out that the mechanics are poor; on my very powerful computer, the game freezes, and micro freezes are observed.”
- “Updates are released, but there is still no optimization; I could not continue the game because of constant freezes.”
- “Very raw game with tons of bugs and glitches, poor optimization, clueless AI, and bad map design (enemies shooting through walls).”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of intentional and unintentional comedic elements, including janky AI behavior, amusing typos, and absurd situations that arise during gameplay. Players find the experience genuinely funny, often sharing laughs over silly character actions and unexpected moments, despite acknowledging the game's rough edges. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of playing with friends.
- “Alpha response is jank at the highest level - but jank works when it's funny, and this game is genuinely the funniest thing I've ever played with my friends; it's insanely loud and incredibly dumb.”
- “There’s something about turning a corner, seeing a guy with a shotgun, and realizing you forgot to reload that feels both horrifying and hilarious.”
- “Civvies are funny; sometimes they act silly, like a frozen dumpling standing still when gunfire starts.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimalistic approach that suits the gameplay, while others criticize the lack of a dynamic soundtrack and the absence of options to adjust or turn off the music. Many feel that the addition of more engaging and dramatic music could significantly enhance the game's atmosphere, especially during key moments like gunfights and slow-motion kills. Overall, the music aspect is seen as an area needing improvement.
- “Some pumping music for the game's super cool gunfights!”
- “Music is minimal, which suits the game.”
- “An optional dynamic soundtrack could be nice for certain missions; that would really improve the atmosphere of the game.”
- “There is also no option to turn off music in audio.”
- “There's no music and that is bad.”
- “There’s no music swelling, no dramatic slow-mo kills.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers significant replayability, particularly for its price point, with a variety of unique missions across expansive levels that keep gameplay fresh. While it may lack the polish of AAA titles, its chaotic nature and engaging content provide a rewarding experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “With so many unique missions across two large levels, the replayability is fantastic.”
- “While the lower price is nice, I’d honestly suggest saving your money and getting 'Ready or Not' instead—it offers much better replayability, polish, and overall gameplay experience.”
- “It's not polished like a AAA shooter, but it's got heart, replayability, and enough chaos to make every session feel fresh.”
- “A lot of replayability for a $20 game.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mixed emotional experience in the game, with some players finding NPCs lacking in depth and emotional dialogue, which detracts from immersion. However, others express a strong emotional connection to the game, reminiscing about childhood memories and appreciating the unexpected emotional arcs that add depth beyond mere gameplay mechanics. Overall, while there are calls for more emotional engagement from characters, the game successfully evokes nostalgia and emotional responses in certain players.
- “I am very surprised by Gooseman's return. I didn't even read the game introduction and bought it directly, just because Gooseman brought so many happy memories from my childhood. When I entered the game and delved deeper into it, wow, it's a combination of speed and intensity, with a suffocating rhythm. The scenery and art design made me feel nostalgic, reminiscent of classic games. Everything is so perfect, and I hope Alpha Response can grow bigger and stronger step by step, creating new brilliance. Come on, Gooseman! You can do it! We will always support you!”
- “What I didn’t expect was the emotional arc.”
- “Alpha Response isn’t just shooting mechanics - it’s emotional whiplash.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its depth and unpredictability, others feel it lacks substance. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of a dynamic soundtrack to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a key element that can significantly impact the game's tactical experience.
- “Alpha response was a surprise - I expected a mid-tier shooter, but got a solid tactical experience with real atmosphere.”
- “No atmosphere, no depth.”
- “An optional dynamic soundtrack could be nice for certain missions; that would really improve the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Love the atmosphere, love the unpredictability.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The review does not provide relevant information about monetization; instead, it focuses on sensitivity settings in gameplay. Therefore, no summary regarding monetization can be derived from this text.