Altarium

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Altarium is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Jess Blue Tech and was released on October 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a unique atmosphere and interesting mechanics that can be enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
Graphics are impressive and compete with triple-A titles, creating a spooky and immersive experience.
The developers are responsive and have already released bug fixes, showing potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from a low player count, making matchmaking difficult and leading to long wait times for matches.
Gameplay is confusing and lacks a proper tutorial, leaving players unsure of objectives and mechanics.
There are significant technical issues, including performance problems and bugs that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its unique mechanics and cooperative elements, while others find it confusing and lacking clear instructions. Many appreciate the engaging experience, especially when playing with friends, highlighting the balance between the powerful boss and the survivors' ability to strategize together. However, concerns about misleading promotional content and the overall accessibility of the gameplay mechanics persist.
- “The gameplay was really enjoyable, and the graphics were quite impressive.”
- “It has a unique game mechanic where the boss is quite powerful, but the survivor players still have a chance to escape as long as they stick together; they’re not completely helpless.”
- “The gameplay is fun and keeps you on your toes, with levels that are full of surprises.”
- “Cash grab, gameplay is nothing like what is shown in the video, bot reviews.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly confusing for both sides and is only explained with a single splash screen before each match.”
- “Providing more context or instructions would help make the mechanics and narrative more accessible to players.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and stunning visuals, often compared to those of triple-A titles. Players appreciate the impressive and spooky atmosphere created by the graphics, which enhance the overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are beautiful and compete with triple-A games.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay and the graphics are stunning!”
- “The graphics are surprisingly impressive for this type of game.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics, thoughtful level design, and effective sound effects. Reviewers note that it offers a unique experience that stands out from similar titles, although some minor shortcomings do affect the overall impact. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The level design, voice acting, and sound effects, materials, and lighting were all crafted with great care, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Compared to other similar games, it has a unique atmosphere, and you really feel like you're trying something outside the norm.”
- “The graphics are really cool and create a spooky atmosphere.”
- “While the game’s atmosphere and design are praiseworthy, certain shortcomings slightly diminish the overall experience.”
- “Seriously, the atmosphere is next-level eerie!”
- “- the atmosphere and theme of the game is quite interesting.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a story that, although primarily centered on a co-op experience, includes intriguing elements that maintain player curiosity throughout.
- “No story.”
- “The story, while mainly focused on a co-op experience, is filled with intriguing elements that keep you curious throughout the game.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling misled by promotional content that does not accurately represent the gameplay. Additionally, there are concerns about the prevalence of bot reviews and the potential for intrusive advertising on social media platforms.
- “Cash grab, gameplay is nothing like what is shown in the video, bot reviews.”
- “I really do want to change my review when I start seeing ads pop up on my X feed or even TikTok, but until then, this game is doing worse marketing itself than Deceive Inc. did.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have expressed frustration with the inability to skip the intro, which features loud music and dialogue, making the experience overwhelming.
- “Unable to skip the intro even with the suggested button, and the music/dialog is blaring.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users emphasize that optimizing performance is crucial and should be prioritized above all other aspects of the game.
- “Fixing the performance should be a top priority before anything else.”