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Ares Virus is a single player survival action adventure game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ares Virus" is a thrilling action game with a splendid story set in a doomsday scenario. Experience phenomenal gameplay with beautiful graphics, but be prepared for grinding and numerous ads. Reflect on the moral dilemma: should one be kind and honest or follow the instinct to survive?

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,861 reviews
story241 positive mentions
grinding71 negative mentions

  • The game has a good storyline and engaging gameplay.
  • The graphics and art style are unique and appealing.
  • The combat system is enjoyable and offers a good challenge.
  • The game requires an internet connection to start, which is inconvenient for offline play.
  • There are issues with bugs and crashes that affect gameplay.
  • The game can feel grindy, requiring excessive resource gathering to progress.
  • story
    413 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and immersive atmosphere, with many players appreciating the depth and creativity of the plot. However, some reviews highlight issues with pacing, repetitive grinding, and translation errors that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline is compelling and well-received, there are calls for more content, clearer dialogue, and improvements to enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “The game overall is amazing and the storyline fits the atmosphere impeccably.”
    • “This is a really unique game and has so much potential in it, I am just hoping that this game would be online and we can meet online and real-time players (co-op) also I love the story, the cutscenes, etc. and if the story is really great it might be marked on my heart like... forever.”
    • “The storyline is basic but solid, and side quests have decent rewards.”
    • “The story seemed okay, but my only problem is it is quite a grind and repetitive to advance the story.”
    • “Some parts are hard to understand due to the poor English, and it really detracts from the storyline, which is otherwise very well written.”
    • “The bad English translations really spoil certain story sections of the game.”
  • gameplay
    179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its addictive nature, smooth mechanics, and engaging crafting systems. However, some users have expressed concerns about the grindiness, limited inventory space, and the need for multiplayer options. Overall, the combination of a compelling story, impressive graphics, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics makes it a standout title, despite some areas needing improvement.

    • “Not to mention, the journey from only having ineffective equipment to crafting the deadliest of weapons is a truly satisfying experience to witness through the gameplay.”
    • “Its fluid gameplay and art style is just simply amazing.”
    • “The gameplay is incredible; I didn't expect that this game is great.”
    • “Addictive and good, however I hate how you need to pay for ammo instead of being able to craft some, so basically the guns I obtained are useless. I also hate how the gameplay's short; it's only about a story, finishing it afterwards just shows if you want to reset the game including your progress. Gladly there's a 'later' button.”
    • “On top of that, the gameplay is hindered by microtransactions, as usual, that ruin your gameplay experience, like a really small bag and weapons breaking that force you to play the mule game all the time.”
    • “Worst game ever, the gameplay graphics and everything is okay, but once you uninstall the game, even if you saved it in your Google Play account, once you reinstall, everything you worked for is gone. Fix it and I will give you a better rating.”
  • graphics
    175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many players praising the unique art style, fluid animations, and detailed visuals. While some users appreciate the nostalgic and simplistic design, others note a lack of color and detail in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some calls for improvements and additional color options.

    • “The graphics are stunning.”
    • “I love the graphics, the music, the storyline, everything!”
    • “The game is amazing, the graphic is on another level.”
    • “The graphics are like a color washed comic, which is just perfect and the storyline itself is interesting.”
    • “This is the most terrible game I have ever played. It's laggy and there's no color; the graphics are trash like it's 2019. This game reminds me of Pong—that's how boring it is. At least Pong was ahead of its time. This game should be deleted instantly and no one should ever waste time downloading it. I lost a part of my soul because of this letdown.”
    • “Graphics aren't good enough and do something about the pie dogs; after losing health, they run away from us and then come back again.”
  • grinding
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it both excessive and necessary for progression. While some enjoy the grinding as a rewarding part of the gameplay, others feel it becomes tedious and frustrating, especially as they reach higher levels or face tougher bosses. Overall, the game is described as fun and engaging, but the grinding can detract from the experience, leading to calls for improvements in inventory management and balance.

    • “The amount of grinding required to advance in this game is insane, almost as if it's a job of its own.”
    • “I liked this game at first, but I feel it's too grindy. There are multiple areas with multiple enemies, and they all respawn so quickly that it makes you feel like the game wants you to stay online for hours.”
    • “I am ashamed I actually finished all of the garbage just to realize it's just a bad, and I mean a bad, grinding simulator with close to no real gameplay whatsoever; the bosses are not even about how you fight them but literally how much you've ground to get the more scarce weapons.”
  • monetization
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the absence of a pay-to-win model. While some users find the microtransactions reasonable and not overly aggressive, others criticize the necessity of in-game purchases for progression and the occasional long ad interruptions. Overall, the game is seen as relatively free-to-play friendly, but there are calls for better rewards for watching ads and more options to earn in-game currency without spending real money.

    • “Good survival experience, not too hard or too easy, detailed crafting system, not many ads and the microtransactions aren't shoved down your throat.”
    • “Great art, smooth and simple gameplay, very free-to-play friendly and no ads, wow!”
    • “There are in-game purchases, but nothing like pay-to-win or pay-to-advance.”
    • “But it has that mobile 'buy all our stuff and watch ads non-stop' attitude.”
    • “The worst game I ever played, don't download; there are many better alternatives. This just spams ads and you can't make progress without purchasing equipment.”
    • “Game is made so that you give into their microtransactions.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some users noted issues with specific audio elements or expressed a desire for more variety, the soundtrack is generally considered a strong point, contributing to the game's engaging experience. Overall, the combination of good music, sound effects, and visuals has left a favorable impression on players.

    • “The music and sound effects are immersive.”
    • “This game is amazing, I love the music, the atmosphere, the crafts, the smoothness of the game at 60fps.”
    • “Great game and the soundtrack is just amazing...”
    • “Controls are clunky, odd choice of music, translation leaves lots to be desired and some of the infected are ripped straight from Resident Evil (licker).”
    • “But I went to turn on the old man's record player and where did the Christmas music go?!”
    • “I would have given 5 stars if you had just kept the Christmas music!”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the dialogue, missions, and even translation errors to be genuinely funny and entertaining. Many reviewers highlight specific moments, such as the shotgun mission and the tutorial, as particularly humorous, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience despite some gameplay frustrations. The game's comedic elements, reminiscent of titles like Grand Theft Auto, enhance its appeal, making it a standout feature for players.

    • “A very good game honestly I don't say that very often and I praise the developers for this game. It's great! The shotgun mission I expected something weird from the guy, but what happened was absolutely genius and I found it very funny. That made my day.”
    • “But the graphics and controls are simply impressive and easy to learn. The tutorial is kind of funny in a subtle way, and I like it.”
    • “The translations aren't great but can be pretty funny.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting frequent freezes, particularly on startup and during gameplay, necessitating force restarts of their devices. While the storyline and gameplay are praised, the persistent bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.

    • “The game freezes on startup; the intro dialogue will continue to play until complete, but other than that, the game is frozen and so is the whole phone. I must force restart to work again.”
    • “Very good game overall, but the only thing bugging me is that I have to restart my phone every time I get out of the game as my screen freezes. I'm running this on a Samsung J7 Max.”
    • “It freezes when I hit 'New Game'...”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant performance issues such as lag, device overheating, and frequent login problems. While some players appreciate the overall performance and balance of the game, many express frustration over the inability to save progress and connect to servers despite having a stable internet connection. Additionally, there are calls for improved graphics and performance settings to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Very good performance, balanced damage and attack system.”
    • “Please don't just improve performance and just fix bugs.”
    • “Almost forgot the graphic and performance setting need to be added too :)”
    • “Keeping a network connection while playing the game heats up and slows down my device's performance, causing lags and screen blackouts.”
    • “Yup... bad connection optimization... cannot connect to the server even though my internet is stable.”
    • “Please don't just improve performance; also fix bugs.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the storyline complements it perfectly. The music and overall smoothness at 60fps further enhance the immersive experience, contributing to a captivating environment.

    • “The game overall is amazing and the storyline fits the atmosphere impeccably.”
    • “This game is amazing; I love the music, the atmosphere, the crafts, and the smoothness of the game at 60fps.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, with some players expressing that it moved them to tears, while others found the narrative and tutorial cut scenes to be tedious and detracting from the overall experience.

    • “It made me cry.”
    • “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
    • “I wanted to enjoy it, but the forced cutscenes that focus on a boring story and tutorials are frustrating.”
    • “The emotional moments feel contrived and fail to resonate with me.”
    • “I found the attempts at emotional depth to be shallow and unconvincing.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concerns about the impact of phone permissions on replayability, suggesting that intrusive permissions can detract from the overall experience and discourage players from revisiting the game. The need for identity verification may also create barriers that limit replayability, as players may feel uncomfortable with the data required to access the game multiple times. Overall, these factors can negatively influence the willingness to replay the game.

    • “What is the point of phone permissions in relation to replayability?”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
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Ares Virus is a survival action adventure game.

Ares Virus is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Ares Virus.

Ares Virus was developed by Qcplay Limited..

Ares Virus has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Ares Virus is a single player game.

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