Antiprism

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Antiprism is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Zero Fun and was released on June 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Antiprism" is a single-player VR game featuring misfit pilots Jexen and Malik on a perilous adventure through the dangerous Gone. Fight against space pirates, Selysian Dominion armies, insect-like Kheelee, andVel Selysian, the Dominion's prophet-like leader. Customize and upgrade ship systems, with various weapons and upgrades available, to uncover the secrets of the Antiprism and its connection to extinct civilization Arn.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and dynamic gameplay experience that evolves after each chapter, with a variety of enemies and upgradeable ships.
The controls are intuitive, allowing players to independently control different ships and dodge projectiles effectively, enhancing the VR experience.
The game has a solid replay value with an endless 'survivor' mode and well-polished gameplay, making it engaging for players who enjoy classic shoot 'em ups.

The campaign mode feels underdeveloped and lacks substance, with a short length and minimal plot, making it seem like an afterthought.
The aiming mechanics are frustrating, as targets move erratically and the projectiles are slow, leading to a lack of skillful gameplay and challenge.
There are significant immersion-breaking elements, such as long loading times and a lack of fluid enemy animations, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the simplicity and upgrade mechanics, while others criticize the mechanics as frustrating and poorly designed. The visuals and music receive positive remarks, but there are concerns about enemy behavior, particularly with certain critters that can be difficult to manage without specific weapons. Overall, the gameplay is described as well-polished yet flawed.
- “I really like the simplicity of the gameplay - destroy stuff, earn credits, and upgrade my ships to take on the harder enemies that appear later in the game.”
- “Well polished gameplay and I love the art and music.”
- “Cool visuals and upgrade mechanics, nice music!”
- “The mechanics and gameplay are frankly awful.”
- “I like the variety of enemies, but the critters feel like they could be adjusted. A lot of times I couldn't finish them fast enough, and I'm not sure how to kill them if you don't have seeking missiles. Once they get to you, they circle close around you, so I extend my arms and make big circles for a minute while they chase me until the missiles take care of them. It's a weird mechanic.”
- “The mechanics and gameplay are frankly awful.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their cool visuals and unique art style, creating a refreshing VR experience. Reviewers appreciate the "space scavenger" aesthetic, which contributes to an excellent atmosphere, complemented by enjoyable sound and music. Overall, the visuals and environments are considered a standout feature of the game.
- “I'm a big fan of the art style and general aesthetic; for me personally, it's a different and refreshing VR experience!”
- “Personally, I love the 'space scavenger' aesthetic, so the atmosphere of this game is excellent for me.”
- “So I like the graphics, I like the sound and music, I like the environments.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the sound and music as well as its integration with the visuals and gameplay, others criticize the music selection as terrible. Overall, the positive comments highlight the music's contribution to the game's atmosphere, but the negative feedback suggests a lack of variety or quality in the tracks offered.
- “Well polished gameplay and I love the art and music.”
- “I like the graphics, I like the sound and music, I like the environments.”
- “Cool visuals and upgrade mechanics, nice music!”
- “And then the music selection is terrible.”
story
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The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with many reviewers noting that it feels underdeveloped and devoid of meaningful plot or character attachment. While the action and side-quests provide some entertainment, the absence of audio dialogue further detracts from player immersion in the narrative. Overall, the campaign is seen as a secondary element to the gameplay experience.
- “The campaign has many enemies and bosses, side-quests which reward upgrades beside the main quest line.”
- “Finally, the campaign is tossed in without any meat or real plot whatsoever.”
- “The game could benefit from some audio dialogue to help get players involved in the story.”
- “There's no big story, and you don't get attached to the characters of the game; it's all action, but I didn't really mind that.”
replayability
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Players generally agree that the game offers good replayability, particularly due to the inclusion of the "survivor" mode, which introduces additional challenges and endless gameplay options. This mode enhances the overall experience for those who enjoy the game, making it more engaging over time.
- “The endless 'survivor' game mode adds more replay value and more challenges.”
- “About replay value, if you like the game, I think it has good replayability with survivor mode.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its "space scavenger" aesthetic, which resonates well with players who appreciate this thematic style. Overall, it creates an engaging and immersive environment that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Personally, I love the 'space scavenger' aesthetic, so the atmosphere of this game is excellent for me.”