Ares Omega

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Ares Omega is a top-down rogue-lite shooter. You play as a soldier fighting against a robot rebellion on Mars. Explore procedurally generated levels, upgrade 45 skills across 3 skill trees, and find over 50 different weapons to help you destroy the robot leaders.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Fun top-down roguelite twin-stick shooter with a nice weapon arsenal and unlockable upgrades.
The context-sensitive A button feature simplifies gameplay and enhances immersion with responsive music and sound effects.
The game offers a solid experience for its price, with enjoyable combat and a variety of weapons and mini-games.

Frequent random crashes and technical issues, particularly with graphics settings.
Character movement is slow and unresponsive, making gameplay feel sluggish and frustrating.
The game suffers from poor weapon accuracy and a cumbersome reload mechanic, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Ares Omega is generally immersive and enjoyable, with improved camera and control mechanics that enhance the experience. While it may lack adventurous gameplay mechanics and has some budget limitations, the inclusion of grenades and medkits adds complexity, making it fun for fans of sci-fi scenarios as players navigate through levels and combat various enemies. However, some reviewers feel that certain gameplay choices miss the mark, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “Many of the problems that plague other shooter games in the camera and control department are a thing of the past, and there is virtually nothing that distracts from Ares Omega's immersive gameplay.”
- “Grenades and medkits add further complexity to the gameplay; however, it largely is a 'what you see is what you get' kind of game. It has a certain charm if you're a fan of sci-fi/alien type scenarios, and the gameplay itself is fun as you survive further levels into the derelict space facility while fighting off a variety of enemies and bosses.”
- “The gameplay is solid at least.”
- “Nothing fixes the reloading mechanic though.”
- “The rogue-like shooter 'Ares Omega' completely misses the mark with its gameplay choices.”
- “Grenades and medkits add further complexity to the gameplay; however, it largely is a 'what you see is what you get' kind of game (and its budget is readily apparent). It has a certain charm if you're a fan of sci-fi/alien type scenarios, and the gameplay itself is fun as you survive further levels into the derelict space facility while fighting off a variety of enemies and bosses.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered uninspired and drab, falling short of the more polished appearance shown in the trailer. While some users suggest that adjusting graphic options may reduce crashes, the overall visual quality does not enhance the gameplay experience, which is marred by grinding rather than engaging combat or level design.
- “The trailer may make the game look a little more complex and polished than it really is (especially in regards to graphics; they look way worse in the actual game than what appears in the trailer), but what is present is a solid top-down shooter.”
- “Graphics and art are uninspired and pretty drab, even for a lower-bit game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Ares Omega is highly praised for its impressive variety, featuring a distinct hero's theme and numerous tracks tailored to different environments. Notably, the music dynamically responds to in-game actions, enhancing the immersive experience with real-time audio cues that heighten tension during critical moments.
- “The music in Ares Omega is equally impressive.”
- “While there is a hero’s theme, there are dozens of songs for each environment, and they all respond to the action occurring on screen.”
- “For instance, when a robot is about to get you, that tune comes on 'dumddududududu.' This is another advantage of the music -- real-time data exchange.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the hero's theme is decent, the rest of the soundtrack feels uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The environmental music doesn't enhance the gameplay experience; instead, it often distracts from the action.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is engaging and features a compelling quest filled with intriguing elements such as mini-games, hidden items, and numerous enemies, all centered around a theme of robot combat.
- “The game features a compelling storyline filled with interesting quests, tons of mini-games, and hidden items, like a two-fisted sword that doesn't break, alongside 100 hidden robot spiders to defeat.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you hooked with its twists and turns, making every quest feel meaningful.”
- “With a rich backstory and well-developed characters, the game offers a captivating experience that draws players into its world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express disappointment that the game prioritizes grinding over enjoyable combat, well-designed levels, and appealing visuals, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Instead of fun combat, solid level design, and nice visuals, you get grinding.”
- “The game feels more like a chore than an adventure due to the excessive grinding.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel repetitive and tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a minimal emotional impact from the game, with one reviewer giving it a low "rage factor" of 0.5 out of 5, indicating a lack of emotional engagement or response during gameplay.