Ancient Aliens: The Game
- September 27, 2022
- Fifth Column Games
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamMILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD BELIEVE WE HAVE BEEN VISITED IN THE PAST BY EXTRATERRESTRIAL BEINGS. Did ancient aliens really help to shape our history? And if so, might they have come here to escape some cataclysmic event on their home planet? Or perhaps… to prevent one from happening on ours? WHAT IF IT WERE TRUE? Based on HISTORY’s longest running TV show, Ancient Aliens, this game exp…
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Reviews
- It's a relaxing casual game that can be fun to play for extended periods.
- The game has a unique concept involving ancient aliens, which can be intriguing for fans of the genre.
- Despite its simplicity, it provides an entertaining experience for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from fatal errors and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- It feels like a shallow experience with limited depth in mechanics and city-building elements.
- The game continues to run timers even when not actively played, which can lead to frustrating losses.
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a dynamic power struggle among various factions, each with their own quests and motivations, such as saving or destroying relics and the pursuit of gold. Players engage with diverse characters, including a priestess and an alien, which enriches the narrative experience. Overall, the story is praised for its depth and engaging quest structure, although some players noted that prior experience could lead to a more streamlined gameplay experience.
“The story, the textures, and everything in it is awesome!”
“With quests from Georgio telling you to save relics, and the alien telling you to destroy them; both the alien and the pharaoh wanting gold; the priestess talking about gods and Georgio trying to prove gods don't exist, it feels like the perfect setup to a power struggle.”
“And maybe it was just because I played before, so I knew that I should upgrade as much as I could when I could afford it, that for most of the time the only quest I had was to build the pyramid because I had completed quests before they had been issued.”
“Throughout this game, you will have various people talking to you, giving you quests, and some of the quests they give you almost feel like the various powers are pulling you in their direction.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered to be mediocre, with many players feeling they are adequate enough to not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Some reviewers noted that the visuals align with the game's historical setting, but the emphasis remains on gameplay rather than graphical fidelity.
“The graphics seem to be from the same era in which the game is set.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, making it suitable for a relaxed gaming experience. However, some players feel that it lacks depth and could benefit from further development of its mechanics and user interface improvements. Overall, first impressions are positive, but there is room for enhancement.
“Fun game, could use some UI modifications, but first impressions of gameplay were great!”
“Perfect for chill gameplay.”
“However, just about the time where other games would start to go more in depth with their mechanics, this one just stops.”
“The gameplay is... well... simple.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel the pricing and in-game purchases are exploitative rather than fair or value-driven.
“But this is nothing more than a cash grab.”
