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Ancient Amuletor

Ancient Amuletor provides a lot of fun in virtual reality, but currently lacks depth of content.
57%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
gameplay, story
78% User Score Based on 21 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 7 reviews

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About

Defend a mystical world as an archer, gunslinger, mage, or puppet master in this blend of shooter and tower defense.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game features a fun and engaging core gameplay experience with a variety of playable characters, each offering unique playstyles.
  • The graphics and environments are well-designed, with a cartoonish art style that many players find appealing.
  • There is a good amount of replayability due to the different classes and gameplay mechanics that have been added over time.
  • The game suffers from balance issues among the character classes, with some being significantly more powerful than others.
  • The controls can feel awkward and not very smooth, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game is relatively short, with only a few stages and bosses, leading to a feeling of limited content.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and a variety of characters that enhance its simplicity, showcasing significant polish in animations and environments. Players appreciate the ongoing development and updates, which keep the experience fresh, though some suggest the addition of strategic elements like tower defense mechanics could further enrich the gameplay. Overall, the core gameplay is described as fun and challenging, complemented by beautiful visuals and a fitting soundtrack.

    • “Over the years, the developers have added numerous characters and gameplay mechanics that make this rather 'simple' game quite engaging.”
    • “As others have said, the polish is really evident in the mechanics and gameplay.”
    • “Where similar VR games have developed to the point where they're simply playable and development has stopped, these developers have really invested in the intro animations, graphical menus, environments, and updates to gameplay.”
    • “Where similar VR games have developed to the point where they're simply playable... and development has stopped, these developers have really invested in the intro animations, graphical menus, environments, and updates to gameplay.”
    • “If they added some type of tower defense mechanics such as placeable turrets, I could see the game being fun and somewhat strategic.”
    • “The puppeteer had an interesting mechanic where you throw the puppet, then you box everything within melee distance.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are highly praised for their stylized, cartoonish art style, with dynamic visuals and varied character animations that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note the developers' commitment to continuous improvement, investing in detailed intro animations, graphical menus, and immersive environments, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of vibrant visuals.

    • “Where similar VR games have developed to the point where they're simply playable, and development has stopped, these developers have really invested in the intro animations, graphical menus, environments, and updates to gameplay.”
    • “Graphics and models are nicely stylized; character movements and animations are varied. It's well worth the spend to me.”
    • “Awesome, dynamic, and pretty cool looking if you like the cartoonish art style!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight a strong sense of replayability in the game, indicating that it offers ample opportunities for players to engage with the content multiple times.

    • “There is a lot of replayability here.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game revolves around a classic tower defense premise, where players must stop waves of enemies from destroying their crystals. While players can afford to lose some crystals initially, the ultimate goal is to protect the main crystal from destruction to succeed in their mission.

    • “A very polished first-person shooter VR tower defense game that features the classic story of stopping waves of enemies before they destroy your crystals.”
    • “You can afford to have the first few crystals destroyed, but the more of them that are destroyed, the easier it is for enemies to reach the main crystal. If they destroy it, you fail your mission.”
    • “A very polished first-person shooter VR tower defense game that has the usual 'stop the waves of enemies before they destroy your crystals' story.”
    • “The story is predictable and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “There is little to no character development, which makes it difficult to care about the outcome.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic antics of the Viking character, who unexpectedly throws food instead of weapons, leading to amusing situations as players must eat the food before discarding the remains. Additionally, the character's funny sounds contribute to the overall comedic experience.

    • “The Viking dude is actually pretty funny because you can't just throw stuff; every now and then you'll get some food instead of a weapon from your holster, and you have to eat it then throw the remains.”
    • “He made these funny sounds.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for complementing the gorgeous environments and enhancing the overall experience, particularly during challenging gameplay and boss fights. Players appreciate the fitting soundtrack that adds to the excitement and variety of the game.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with its immersive quality.”
    • “The music is not only catchy but also elevates the atmosphere, making every moment feel epic.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth to the game's environments and keeping players engaged.”

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