ARENA 3D

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ARENA 3D is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Mike Bushell and was released on March 2, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Arena 3D" is a fast-paced, action-packed shooter game set in a vibrant 3D arena. Choose from a variety of unique weapons and characters, and engage in intense battles against other players or AI-controlled bots. With its easy-to-learn controls and challenging gameplay, Arena 3D is a must-play for fans of the shooter genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features tight and responsive controls, beautiful visuals, and fast-paced gameplay, making it a great example of an arcade shooter.
It offers multiple game modes that are fun and varied, providing a high level of replayability.
The game is well-polished for an early access title, with a unique aesthetic and solid mechanics that make it worth the low price.

The game is plagued by bugs, including game-breaking issues that have not been addressed for months, leading to frustration among players.
The developer has abandoned the game, leaving players concerned about the future of updates and content.
Some players have reported issues with non-standard resolutions causing gameplay problems, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its tight and responsive controls, fast-paced action, and engaging dual-stick mechanics, reminiscent of Geometry Wars 3. Players appreciate the beautiful visual style and the variety of game modes, particularly enjoying the defense mode against waves of enemies. Overall, the game offers a high level of replayability and a strong focus on quality and exploration of mechanics, complemented by an excellent soundtrack.
- “Tight and responsive controls, beautiful visual style, fast-paced gameplay, and a very high level of replayability.”
- “Multiple game modes keep it interesting, and the dual stick mechanics are extremely engaging.”
- “There's a few different gameplay modes; while all are pretty fun, I especially enjoyed the defense mode where you fight waves of enemies.”
- “I primarily chose this game for its electronic visual style and its initially simple gameplay, but I'm very disappointed with the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their uniqueness and beauty, with particular appreciation for the particle effects and overall aesthetics. Reviewers find the visuals to be a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience, and there is optimism for further improvements in the art style by the full release. The combination of distinctive visuals and engaging gameplay contributes to a thrilling atmosphere.
- “Graphics are lovely, gameplay is challenging and so far varied.”
- “I like the pacing a lot, the soundtrack is thrilling, the visuals are very unique (love the particle effects) and the three game modes so far are really distinctive with a different tone and challenge.”
- “The aesthetics of this game are so damn awesome!”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its thrilling soundtrack and excellent pacing, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the unique visuals and particle effects, noting that the distinct tones of the three game modes enhance the gameplay. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the polished game design.
- “I like the pacing a lot, the soundtrack is thrilling, the visuals very unique (love the particle effects) and the three game modes so far are really distinctive with a different tone and challenge.”
- “Awesome gameplay, beast soundtrack, and at an excellent price!”
- “Well polished game already with nice effects, sounds, music and a lot of fun.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, attributing it to its tight controls, beautiful visuals, and fast-paced gameplay. Many find it addictive and commend the developer for creating such an engaging experience, especially considering it was a one-man project.
- “Tight and responsive controls, beautiful visual style, fast-paced gameplay, and a very high level of replayability.”
- “This game is seriously fun and has a lot of replay value; it's pretty addicting. Honestly, for a one-man project, he did a great job.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be quite buggy and suffers from a lack of ongoing support, leading to concerns about its overall stability.
- “However, it's quite a bit buggy and also completely abandoned.”