APOX

About

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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Play Modes

25%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features innovative mechanics and a unique 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 for casual play and recommend it at a lower price point.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel the game is unfinished and lacks proper support, with dead multiplayer and unbalanced gameplay.
The graphics and user interface are outdated, contributing to an overall lackluster experience.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
27%
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 unsatisfactory 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 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.....”
- “The mechanics, by far the most obtuse and unintuitive part, are horrendous, the graphics are subpar, and the user interface is a mess.”
- “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
15%
54%
31%
The story aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being poor and lacking depth, with many players finding the campaign mode short, repetitive, and unengaging. Users expressed frustration over the absence of a compelling narrative, feeling that the missions serve merely as tutorials rather than contributing to a meaningful storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver an enjoyable or immersive story experience.
- “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
22%
44%
33%
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-inspired aesthetic has potential, many users feel it falls short due to subpar graphical assets and a lack of polish. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, impacting the game's appeal.
- “The military and Mad Max aesthetic is visually striking.”
- “Despite its somewhat dated graphics, it's quite a fun RTS with several unique components.”
- “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, 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!!!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “Might sue this game; it ruined my meme farming.”
- “The only good thing about this game is the ease with which it can be modified, although that in itself involves a lot of tedious text editing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 failures unfavorably to other poorly optimized titles. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings detract 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
100%
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 fails to meet expectations.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and performance issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
- “The lack of stability in this game is frustrating; it feels like it was rushed to release without proper testing.”