ANDARA: RISE FOR REBELLION
- July 5, 2023
- ESAT
Get on SteamOrdon's armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant's daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good enemy variety and requires players to target weak points for strategic combat.
- The mobility of the player character is enjoyable, allowing for engaging platforming and exploration.
- As a student project, it serves as a fun proof of concept with decent mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.
- The game suffers from bugs and lacks polish, leading to issues with progression and immersion.
- Controls are often described as janky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Visuals are mediocre, with a low resolution and grainy graphics that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative shooting mechanics and smooth combat, making encounters feel intense and rewarding. Players appreciate the engaging and dynamic nature of the gameplay, although some consider it decent overall. The game offers a casual yet enjoyable experience, with a unique reloading system that enhances the combat experience.
“Apart from an amazing story in this game, the gameplay feels very smooth and combat is very exciting and far from static.”
“First and foremost, the gameplay is incredibly enjoyable.”
“The combat mechanics are well-designed, making every encounter feel intense and rewarding.”
“But the gameplay's decent.”
“For the grand price of free, you've currently got somewhere between 30-45 minutes of casual gunning gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it unengaging and feel compelled to ignore it in favor of gameplay, particularly in its early access state. Conversely, others appreciate the careful handling of the narrative and its integration with gameplay, praising its depth and emotional resonance, despite some criticism of specific plot elements. Overall, the story's effectiveness seems to vary significantly among players.
“The story of this game is carefully handled and it is brought to the player with care, to make sure you follow it thoroughly.”
“Apart from an amazing story in this game, the gameplay feels very smooth and combat is very exciting and far from static.”
“Awesome story (I love how the hero slows down to tell the story).”
“Obviously, I don't know the whole story since it's still early access, but the story wasn't compelling for me. I found myself ignoring the contents of the story and just shooting.”
“The only thing I didn't really like was the storyline, 'confront your own father.' It just makes me think 'daddy issues...'.”
“Too buggy, can't complete missions.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered mediocre, with a resolution capped at 1920x1080 and some visuals appearing grainy or blurry depending on camera angles. While the aesthetic design is appreciated, issues like a janky camera and a non-functional sensitivity slider detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the abundance of breakable objects adds a fun interactive element.
“I like the aesthetic, but it's very low resolution; at times, it seemed blurry in some areas depending on the camera angle.”
“The game's resolution is capped at 1920x1080, graphics are mediocre at best, the camera is janky, and the sensitivity slider doesn't even work.”
“The visuals are a bit grainy, but the design is nice.”
“The graphics lack polish and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being upbeat, fun, and energetic, effectively complementing the game's mood and style. While most players enjoy the soundtrack and sound effects, some have reported occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music is great; I really enjoyed it. It's upbeat, fun, energetic, and intense, fitting the mood and style of the game.”
“The enemies are quite good, the music is great, and the surroundings are awesome.”
“The sound effects and music are good, especially when they don't bug out.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs that prevent players from completing missions, leading to a frustrating experience.
“The game is too buggy; I can't complete missions.”
“Frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
“I experience constant lag and instability, which ruins the experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more complex emotional narrative, suggesting that a twist revealing the main character as a villain with sinister motives could enhance the depth and intrigue of the story.
