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Alpha Zylon

62%Game Brain Score
humor, emotional
story, graphics
62% User Score Based on 252 reviews

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"Alpha Zylon" is a 3D platformer game with classic 2D gameplay, featuring six levels set in diverse environments like the desert, jungle, and city. Equipped with a variety of weapons, players must battle against numerous enemies, traps, and hazards. The game offers a fast-paced action experience, testing players' combat and platforming skills.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews
humor8 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game supports customizable controls, widescreen resolution, and even 4K support, which is impressive for a game from 2007.
  • Some players found the game to be hilariously bad, providing a unique and memorable experience that can be entertaining in a 'so bad it's good' way.
  • Despite its flaws, a few players appreciated the game's attempt at storytelling and the artistic choices made by the developers.
  • The graphics, character models, and animations are considered laughably bad, even for its time, making the game visually unappealing.
  • The controls and gameplay mechanics are described as clunky and frustrating, leading to a poor overall experience.
  • Many reviews indicate that the game is riddled with technical issues, glitches, and a lack of modern updates, making it feel outdated and unpolished.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Alpha Zylon" is criticized for being clichéd and silly, with a protagonist lacking depth and backstory. However, the game attempts to convey deeper themes related to the terror and moral dilemmas of war through its three distinct missions, which, despite their frustrating gameplay, manage to evoke a sense of conflict and uncertainty. While the narrative may not resonate with everyone, some players appreciate the artistic choices made in the mission design.

    • “The mission is a clear message in the terror and uncertainty of war.”
    • “This mission serves as a first taste of loss to our protagonist.”
    • “Alpha Zylon acts as a way to propel a deep and complex story full of moral dilemmas and anger.”
    • “It looks bad, it's annoying to play with, some levels are boring as hell, the story of the episodes is silly and on the technical side is a mess.”
    • “Its story was as cliché as possible and the gameplay really shouldn't have been fun, but it kind of was.”
    • “(I didn't know where I was going with that story) essentially this game is cancer...”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as outstanding and better than titles like The Witcher 3, while others criticize them as subpar, with comparisons to original PlayStation quality. Additionally, the animations are often highlighted as impressive, but there are significant complaints about technical issues and inconsistencies in visual quality. Overall, the graphics seem to be a polarizing aspect of the game, with some players finding them award-worthy and others deeming them inadequate.

    • “Better graphics than Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and has more content too!”
    • “The animations are amazing, the graphics, the controls, the guns.”
    • “The graphics and sound surpass the standard for indie video gaming, and received numerous awards at Sundance Film Festival, and for good reason.”
    • “The graphics and animations are terrible, they look barely better than the original PlayStation.”
    • “This game is broken, does not work, and has horrible graphics.”
    • “The graphics didn't look bad, but everything else was an abomination.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of bizarre and ironic, with some players finding it amusing for a brief period before it becomes tedious. While the intention may have been to create a comedic experience, many felt it fell short, lacking genuine humor and instead veering into painful territory. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss, with some appreciating its absurdity while others find it lacking.

    • “This was hilariously bizarre in the best possible way.”
    • “Funny for about 16 minutes.”
    • “Then laughing when they buy it.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as surprisingly enjoyable despite its clichéd story and potentially frustrating mechanics, offering a mix of humor and fun that keeps players engaged. Many users recommend it for those who appreciate a light-hearted challenge.

    • “It is such an amazing game... if you want to get a little bit frustrated (only a tiny bit), and want to laugh a lot at the game mechanics, you should definitely buy it.”
    • “Its story was as cliché as possible and the gameplay really shouldn't have been fun, but it kind of was.”
    • “It is such an amazing game... if you want to get a little bit frustrated (only a tiny bit), and want to laugh a lot at the game 'mechanics', you should definitely buy it.”
    • “5 minutes of gameplay (I have a full commentary free run of all 3 levels on my channel).”
    • “MLG COD gameplay.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, exploiting nostalgia and abandonware for profit, with many users feeling it serves primarily as a platform for side bar advertising rather than delivering a quality gaming experience.

    • “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
    • “This is the ultimate sidebar advertising game but on Steam.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with one user rating it extremely low at 4/100, while another praises it as "sublime." This contrast suggests that opinions on the game's music vary significantly among players.

    • “The music in this game is sublime.”
    • “Music is a 4/100!”
    • “Music is a 4/100!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Alpha Zylon is praised for its powerful emotional impact, effectively illustrating the devastating effects of war on individuals across different backgrounds. The game resonates deeply with players, highlighting the universal tragedy of conflict.

    • “Alpha Zylon is a stunning and emotional look at how war can ruin lives in all manner of places, no matter what race you are.”

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