APOX

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APOX is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by BlueGiant Interactive and was released on January 20, 2011. It received negative reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics like looting bodies and managing limited ammo, which can be engaging for players who enjoy strategy games.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable for its multiplayer aspect and the ability to play against a large number of AI opponents.
The post-apocalyptic theme and innovative ideas present in the game have the potential to attract a niche audience.

The game suffers from poor execution, with numerous bugs, crashes, and a lack of updates, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players find the gameplay to be dull and repetitive, with a short campaign and unbalanced mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment.
The graphics and user interface are outdated and poorly designed, making the game feel unpolished and less appealing.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics like ammo management and weapon degradation that add depth, but many players find the execution lacking, describing it as stiff, simplistic, and at times, boring. While some appreciate the refreshing elements and potential for innovation, others criticize the unintuitive mechanics and poor integration with other genres, leading to a generally disappointing experience. Overall, the game shows promise but suffers from execution issues that detract from its enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is refreshing; ammo management makes the game more interesting, especially in the campaign mode.”
- “The idea of ammo that should be refreshed and weapons that break if not shown to the 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.....”
- “This game has graphics and gameplay of the 90s !!!”
- “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.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users finding it lacking depth and coherence. Players describe the campaign as short, repetitive, and uninspiring, often feeling like a mere tutorial rather than a compelling narrative experience. Overall, the storyline is perceived as poorly executed, leaving players unengaged and frustrated with the lack of meaningful content.
- “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.”
- “Campaign is short and boring; you will find most of the missions repetitive: go to a place, kill everyone, defend against a counterattack, etc.”
- “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 skirmish matches, there’s also no drive in playing.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their dated quality, often compared to those of the N64 era, which detracts from the overall experience. While the military and Mad Max aesthetic is noted, many users feel that the graphical assets could have been significantly improved to enhance the game's appeal. Overall, the visuals are seen as a major drawback, with ratings averaging around 2/5.
- “The military and Mad Max aesthetic is visually striking and immersive.”
- “Despite its somewhat dated graphics, it's quite a fun RTS with several unique components.”
- “The barren wasteland aesthetic is well-executed, though the graphics could use a modern touch.”
- “The barren wasteland aesthetic isn't that difficult to pull off, but the graphics still look dated (think N64).”
- “Absolute crap, you have to buy the damned campaign, the graphics suck, the tutorial is vague and unhelpful, and part of the campaign you have to buy. Controls are clunky, do not buy.”
- “This game has graphics and gameplay of the 90s!!!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently criticized for being buggy and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and performance issues that ruined the overall experience.”
- “The stability of the game is a major concern, with constant lag and glitches disrupting gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it detracts from their enjoyment, particularly in meme farming. While the game allows for modifications, the process is described as tedious and time-consuming.
- “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.”
- “Might sue this game; it ruined my meme farming.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users describing it as one of the worst in recent memory, leading to significant lag and performance issues. Many players find it unplayable, comparing its optimization unfavorably to other poorly optimized titles like Battlefield 4. Overall, the game's technical performance detracts heavily from the experience.
- “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. Yeah, this is worse than that.”
- “Most horribly implemented and optimized RTS I've ever played.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound quality in the game are widely criticized, with many users finding it below average and lacking essential sound effects. Additionally, the music is described as irritating, detracting from the overall experience.
- “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.”