Ancient Future

About

"Ancient Future" is a 2D shooter set in a pixelated cyberpunk universe, where players can battle friends in various arenas with customizable loadouts. The game features multiple game modes, including Survivor, Lives, and Steal The Data, each with its own unique objectives and strategies. With 290+ character and item combinations, players can experiment to find their perfect playstyle, while adapting to different environments in singleplayer or multiplayer matches ."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Local multiplayer is enjoyable and can be a fun experience with friends, especially in a LAN party setting.
The graphics, bullet animations, lighting, and sound design are excellent, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship.
The game has nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic platformers, making it appealing to fans of the genre.

The online multiplayer experience is lacking due to a low player base, making it difficult to find matches.
Gameplay can become repetitive after discovering optimal loadouts, leading to a lack of variety in play.
The game feels limited in entertainment value, especially in offline mode, which detracts from its overall appeal.

graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their excellence, with particular commendation for the detailed level design. The visual elements effectively enhance the storytelling, providing insightful context and engaging players in a deeper understanding of the game's themes.
- “The graphics are excellent; massive kudos to whoever designed the levels.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every scene a visual treat.”
story
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150%
The story is rich and enlightening, offering deep insights into cultural perspectives and historical contexts, particularly through the lens of ancient civilizations and their influence on modern society. Readers are encouraged to engage with the material to expand their understanding of world events and the evolution of human thought.
- “You will be enlightened on many topics as Chandler cites, often with very telling photographic evidence, the backstory on why we are encultured to think about the world the way we do.”
- “If you are truly on a quest to expand not only your knowledge but also your comprehension of world events, then this is a 'must read.' Once you dive into this text, you will see the sheer genius of this ancient civilization... you will see how civilizations that came after it built upon the wealth of experience developed by the ancients.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from their motivations and struggles.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, resulting in a lackluster experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized due to frequent glitches and freezes during online play, which detracts from the overall experience, especially given the limited appeal of offline options.
- “However, due to the lack of community, coupled with some glitches and freezes while attempting to play online, and the limited appeal of offline play, I'm going to have to edge towards a negative.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the gameplay for its deep exploration of philosophical concepts and personal introspection, drawing connections between various influential thinkers and the mechanics of both the physical and mental realms.