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APOX

25%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
25% User Score Based on 236 reviews

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APOX is a Science Fiction Real-Time Strategy game that incorporates elements from first-person shooters, such as prone/crouch positions, limited ammo, and weapon drops. The game includes eight combat training missions, 100 scrimmage maps, and supports massive games with up to 32 players. Play in single-player mode against AI-controlled bots or with friends in co-op or versus modes.

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25%
Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • The game features unique mechanics and a fun post-apocalyptic theme that sets it apart from other RTS games.
  • Skirmish mode allows for intense gameplay against up to 32 AI opponents, providing a challenging experience.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find it enjoyable as a time killer, especially when purchased on sale.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players feel the game is incomplete and lacks proper support or updates, leading to a sense of abandonment.
  • The campaign mode is criticized for being harsh and unbalanced, with some missions requiring additional purchases to access.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics like ammo management and weapon degradation that some players find refreshing, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and poorly executed. Many reviewers note that the game lacks polish, with stiff controls and a confusing user interface, leading to a sense of boredom after short play sessions. Overall, while it has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, particularly for fans of more complex RTS games.

    • “The gameplay is refreshing; ammo management makes the game more interesting, mostly in the campaign mode.”
    • “The idea of ammo that should be refreshed and weapons that break if not shown to mechanic in time is super cool.”
    • “The game can seem a little fast-paced, and yes, it can use some polish to its mechanics, but overall I would give it a decent rating for bringing something new in a scenario setting to the genre.”
    • “Poor gameplay, poor story mode.....”
    • “Game with a lot of potential; however, it is sadly very badly executed. Gameplay is stiff and boring, and the game isn't really interesting.”
    • “The mechanics, by far the most obtuse and unintuitive part, are horrendous. The graphics are subpar, and the user interface is a mess.”
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has been widely criticized for being poorly developed and lacking depth, with many players finding the campaign mode short, repetitive, and uninspiring. Users report frustration with the gameplay mechanics and mission structure, which detracts from any potential narrative engagement. Overall, the storyline is perceived as an afterthought, leaving players feeling unmotivated to progress through the game.

    • “Story-wise, this game feels like a concept that was thought up by a bored person who already had the game's assets made.”
    • “I often felt that this could have been a lovable cult game if it had a good plot, but you're honestly better off playing a side scroller or flash game compared to this.”
    • “Storyline 1/5”
    • “Story wise this game feels like a concept that was thought up by a bored person who already had the game's assets made.”
    • “As there’s no story in the tutorial-like missions that only serve to gear you up towards scrimmage matches, there’s also no drive in playing.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their dated appearance, often compared to 90s-era visuals, with many reviewers noting that the barren wasteland aesthetic feels poorly executed. While some appreciate the unique components of the gameplay, the overall graphical quality is seen as subpar and in need of significant improvement.

    • “Despite its somewhat dated graphics, it's quite a fun RTS with several unique components.”
    • “Military + Mad Max aesthetic.”
    • “The barren wasteland aesthetic isn't that difficult to pull off, but the graphics still look dated (think N64).”
    • “This game has graphics and gameplay of the 90s!!!”
    • “The mechanics, by far the most obtuse and unintuitive part, are horrendous, the graphics are subpar, and the user interface is a mess.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling it detracts from their enjoyment, particularly in meme farming. While the game's modifiability is noted as a positive, it often involves tedious text editing, adding to the overall grind.

    • “The only good thing about this game is the ease with which it can be modified, although that in itself is a lot of tedious text editing.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users describing it as one of the worst in recent memory, likening it to the notorious issues of Battlefield 4. Players report significant lag and performance problems, leading to a frustrating experience that often results in quick uninstalls.

    • “Most horribly implemented and optimized RTS I've ever played.”
    • “This is the funnest uninstalling simulator of 2011. You play for 5 to 10 minutes, get bored, and the game lags up your PC with the second worst optimization next to Battlefield 4. This is worse than that pumpkin of a game.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound quality in the game are widely criticized as subpar, with many users noting a lack of sound effects and describing the music as irritating. Overall, the audio experience is considered disappointing and below average.

    • “The sound and music in this game are way below average in terms of quality; in most cases, sound effects don’t even exist.”
    • “The music is incredibly irritating.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

    • “The game is buggy and poorly optimized.”
    • “The game is buggy and poorly optimized.”

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6h Median play time
5h Average play time
3-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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