Antisphere
- July 14, 2017
- Soap Interactive, Lion Game Lion
Get on Steam"Antisphere is a strategy-based, local and massively multiplayer game that supports up to 2 players in split-screen mode. It's a fast-paced arcade shooter where players compete against each other from around the world in customizable ships, with the goal of climbing the ranks. The game offers quick matches and the opportunity to test your skills against other players."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features customizable controls and resolution options, meeting some basic requirements for players.
- Some players found the game enjoyable for local multiplayer, especially with friends, highlighting its potential for fun in a casual setting.
- The game provides access to unique masks for PAYDAY 2, which is the primary reason many players purchased it.
- The online multiplayer mode is no longer available, making the game essentially unplayable in its intended format.
- The graphics and overall visual quality are considered very low, with many elements appearing poorly designed and outdated.
- The game has been criticized for its convoluted controls and technical defects, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- graphics16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art that fails to deliver an authentic retro aesthetic, resulting in a visually unappealing experience. Many reviewers noted that the simplistic 2D art assets lack polish and quality, with resolution options offering little improvement. However, a few comments acknowledged good graphics and music in a more polished title, suggesting some variation in visual quality across different aspects of the game.
“Good graphics and music, very polished title.”
“A bit more graphical polish also.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“Visually, this is a hamfisted mess, a dog's breakfast of bad visuals, and this kind of laziness and poor quality should never be foisted on gamers.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as energetic and pleasant, contributing positively to the overall experience without being particularly memorable. While it enhances the gameplay and menus, some players noted issues with the game itself that detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered good enough to avoid annoyance, though it may not stand out significantly.
“Good graphics and music, very polished title.”
“The game also enters a fully softlocked state for me whenever I enter the game, as trying to exit out to the main menu triggers the menu music and a loading icon to appear, but nothing else happens.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is energetic, which I quite liked.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be beneficial for farming, but many express a desire for a more engaging tutorial experience. They prefer to dive into gameplay right away and learn new concepts organically rather than going through a tedious introduction.
“The tutorial was a bit tedious; I would prefer to jump into games immediately and be able to learn as I play with new concepts being introduced organically.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as having potential, particularly in its twin-stick shooter mechanics and engaging abilities, but it suffers from limitations such as poor value and the inability for two players to share a keyboard, which detracts from the overall experience.
“This game is really good; the gameplay, the soundtrack, and the abilities are all impressive.”
“It was a good idea for what feels like a twin-stick shooter, but it has poor gameplay value even when I played it with an Xbox controller.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
