Arcadia

43%
Game Brain Score Based on 61 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Arcadia" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with a top-down perspective and masterful music. The game offers a casual mode for relaxed gameplay and a chaotic mode for a greater challenge, with an epic soundtrack to enhance the experience. Compete against thousands of other players on the leaderboards and access custom modes via the console.

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  • Xbox 360
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43%
Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
music11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and fast-paced gameplay that can be enjoyable for short sessions.
  • It features a cool soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience.
  • Some players appreciate the challenge and replay value it offers, especially for casual gaming.
  • The controls are broken and unresponsive, making the game nearly unplayable.
  • There is a lack of content and variety, with many players comparing it unfavorably to Geometry Wars.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues, including broken achievements and poor controller support.
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game is frequently highlighted as its strongest aspect, featuring a techno and trance soundtrack that many players find enjoyable and immersive. However, some users criticize the repetitiveness of the tracks, leading to fatigue after extended play. While the soundtrack is praised for enhancing the gaming experience, it is also noted that it shouldn't be the sole reason to purchase the game, as other gameplay elements may fall short.

    • “The main draw is the music and you will enjoy the game until the songs 'get old'.”
    • “The dev of this game put together an awesome soundtrack for this game, which ends up making it extremely relaxing and enjoyable to play.”
    • “The music really gets the rhythm going with the game and when you progress the music feels more intense.”
    • “The musical score is a techno beat that repeats endlessly to the point where I just mute the damn game sounds effects and music.”
    • “Truth be told, the only reason I bought this game was because of the soundtrack... as soon as I extract it, I'll remove this piece of garbage from my computer.”
    • “The music is repetitive.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is a mix of retro aesthetics and modern mechanics, offering a blend of casual and challenging experiences. While some players find it engaging and enjoyable, especially in intense moments, others criticize it for being un-engaging, bland, and lacking diversity in enemies. Overall, opinions are divided, with some appreciating the unique mechanics and replay value, while others feel it falls short compared to similar titles.

    • “It has a retro feel with modern mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay gets pretty intense, especially late in a round when tons of enemies are spawning, and it's an enjoyable challenge figuring out how to best kite and kill enemies and when to use bombs and such.”
    • “The gameplay is really fun and engaging...there are so many different kinds of ships and ways to play...it's almost like a mini RPG!”
    • “The gameplay itself is rather bland, the visuals limited and the enemies lack any real diversity.”
    • “Gameplay, replay value and controls are rather bad.”
    • “The little 'ship' doesn't move at all on a keyboard and gameplay on a gamepad is nigh impossible due to the ludicrous speed those little rocks come at you.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics in the game are described as minimalistic and simplistic, with a vector style that lacks diversity and intensity compared to similar titles like Geometry Wars. While some users appreciate the quirky and fun visuals, others feel that the overall presentation resembles a student project, resulting in a mixed reception regarding the game's graphical quality.

    • “The graphics are fantastic; I can barely run it.”
    • “The graphics are really fun looking and really get you into the game.”
    • “Quirky and cool graphics.”
    • “The gameplay itself is rather bland, the visuals are limited, and the enemies lack any real diversity.”
    • “It's a very simple game, similar to Geometry Wars but with less intense graphics.”
    • “...and the vector style graphics (apart from the grid) are really minimalistic.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, users have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some find it enjoyable and worth the price, others criticize the gameplay and controls, suggesting that these issues detract from its long-term appeal.

    • “Very fun, with a lot of replay value.”
    • “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how different choices lead to unique outcomes, encouraging me to replay the game multiple times.”
    • “Gameplay, replay value, and controls are rather bad.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game features an exceptionally powerful storyline that leaves a lasting impact, despite its brief duration of just 10 minutes. Many players consider it one of the best narratives in gaming.

    • “This game has one of the best storylines of any game I've ever played.”
    • “Only took me 10 minutes to beat; it just goes to show how powerful the story is.”
    • “Only took me 10 minutes to beat; just goes to show how weak the story is.”
    • “The plot twists were predictable and lacked any real depth.”
    • “I felt no emotional connection to the characters, making the story forgettable.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game has undergone significant optimization through multiple engine updates and a complete engine rewrite, leading to a substantial performance boost across various setups. Ongoing development continues to enhance performance alongside the introduction of new game modes, enemies, and design elements.

    • “It has received multiple engine updates and so far one complete engine rewrite that resulted in an improvement in performance of over an order of magnitude on many setups.”
    • “There is development covering new game modes, enemies, design elements, and performance improvements.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, featuring comically unbalanced enemies that attack in a chaotic manner, leading to unexpected and often funny moments of failure for players.

    • “You mindlessly shoot hilariously unbalanced enemies that will fly at you from the sides of the screen and kill you before you can dodge.”
    • “The game's witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the characters have such ridiculous personalities that make every interaction entertaining.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and poor programming that detract from the overall experience.

    • “It's buggy and not well programmed.”
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