Alter Army
- August 6, 2018
- Vague Pixels
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Get on itch.io StoreAlter Army is a fast paced 2d action platformer game currently in development by Vague Pixels. The universe is dying and you are one of the last few trying to take control of the last resources....
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Reviews
- The combat is satisfying and feels impactful, with tight controls and enjoyable gameplay.
- The pixel art and animations are well-executed, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- For a game made by two teenagers, it showcases impressive level design and arcade platforming quality.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including locked keyboard and mouse controls and lack of resolution options.
- The overall visual quality is low due to the use of outdated pixel art, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
- Gameplay balancing is needed, as some enemies have excessive health without providing a significant challenge.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. Overall, the graphics are polarizing, with a divide between those who enjoy the style and those who find it low quality.
“Graphics: pixel art done well.”
“I liked the graphics, music, and the character animations.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features well-designed levels and engaging combat mechanics, allowing players to choose from four characters and explore various environments while battling enemies. However, some reviewers feel that despite the polish, the overall experience lacks depth, and balancing issues need to be addressed. Overall, it offers fun action platforming, especially considering its price and the developers' background.
“Gameplay: you choose from 1 of 4 characters; I prefer Nefario (the one with the gun) and start killing everything on each level, unlocking doors, discovering new places and NPCs.”
“Hardcore action platformer made by two very talented kids; for the price and with this gameplay, you will have fun.”
“Effort went into level design, combat mechanics, and game polish... all of which is lipstick on a dead pig, unfortunately.”
“Some gameplay balancing is needed.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users appreciating its quality alongside the graphics and character animations, indicating a well-rounded audio-visual experience.
“Good job on the art and music.”
“I liked the graphics, music, and the character animations.”
