Ares Virus

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"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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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

story49 positive mentions

grinding29 negative mentions

The game features a compelling storyline and engaging gameplay that keeps players invested.
The combat system is unique and allows for various strategies when approaching enemies, providing a good challenge.
The game is free from forced microtransactions, allowing players to progress without spending money.

The inventory size is too small, requiring players to either grind excessively or spend money to upgrade it.
The game requires an internet connection to log in, which can be inconvenient for players wanting to play offline.
There are issues with the game's controls and mechanics, particularly during combat, which can lead to frustrating experiences.

story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
50%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and character development, despite some issues with translation and cliché dialogue. While the narrative is described as interesting and rewarding, players note that it can be slow-paced and requires significant grinding to progress. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its addictive nature and immersive experience.
- “The story is compelling, the graphics are good, the controls are... ok.”
- “The storyline of this game is interesting and good, even the boss battles are so intense I even wasted my ammo to beat it, the ending is beautiful too and a bit confusing.”
- “This game is fabulous, the graphics, the story line and others but I don't like the purchase of guns and bullets because it's too high or why don't you make a crafting blueprint of guns and bullets.”
- “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 storyline is a bit confusing because of translation errors.”
- “The amount of grinding you have to do in order to complete one quest could take 8 hours of non-stop grinding.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The graphics of the game have received a mix of praise and critique, with many players appreciating the unique art style, including hand-drawn and pencil-drawn elements, which evoke nostalgia and enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as stunning and well-executed, some users noted a lack of color and detail in certain areas, suggesting that the graphics could benefit from more vibrancy. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to its gameplay and storytelling.
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “Its fluid gameplay and art style is just simply amazing.”
- “The game is good, graphics (pencil drawing) brings the game to the next level, it doesn't have colors but that made the game original and cool, the controls are good, the aiming, the attack, the run is perfect, the details are awesome, highly recommend it, never thought a game like this exists.”
- “Resources are quite plentiful but can take a while to gather, and the graphics are highly detailed but lack in color.”
- “My only complaint is the graphics and character dialogue, also background music but overall perfect.”
- “It is an enjoyable game, but the graphics could use some more color.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fluid mechanics, engaging story, and impressive graphics, making it both fun and addictive. However, players express a desire for more variety, cooperative multiplayer options, and additional challenges, while some criticize the grindiness and the need for in-game purchases for resources. Despite these issues, many find the gameplay experience enjoyable and well-developed, with room for improvement.
- “The gameplay is epic.”
- “Its fluid gameplay and art style is just simply amazing.”
- “The gameplay, game design, and the story is superb, just 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.”
- “Maybe someday I'll actually get to a point where I get a tad bit of gameplay before it crashes, but eh; the developers seem to be unresponsive to this issue.”
- “The gameplay is fine but controls are a bit weird.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the farming and resource gathering enjoyable and well-balanced, others feel that the grind becomes excessive, particularly in later stages, leading to frustration and a sense of forced progression. Despite the grind, many appreciate the game's mechanics and graphics, suggesting that while it can be tedious, it remains rewarding for those who enjoy the genre.
- “The amount of grinding you have to do in order to complete one quest could take 8 hours of nonstop grinding.”
- “The amount of grinding required to advance in this game is insane, almost as if it's a job of its own.”
- “Other than that, it seemed like a fun game, but there's a lot of grinding, and eventually, you start to feel the pressure to purchase things in-game to help you proceed further in the story.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
26%
61%
The monetization in the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating the minimal presence of ads and the absence of aggressive microtransactions, making it feel fair and not pay-to-win. While some users express concerns about the occasional forced ads and the pricing of in-game purchases, many agree that the game remains enjoyable and free-to-play friendly. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience is seen as reasonable, with players suggesting improvements rather than outright complaints.
- “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.”
- “I daresay that the only problem is the forced ads (and maybe the grammar of some of the dialogue).”
- “But it has that mobile 'buy all our stuff and watch ads non-stop' attitude.”
- “Also got bombarded with ads and most of the stuff are too expensive to get, and also very laggy.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The music in the game is generally praised for being immersive and well-composed, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some players noted issues with audio quality and an odd choice of music, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and sound effects creates a compelling environment that many players appreciate.
- “The music and sound effects are immersive.”
- “Good music, swift control, unique graphics, and challenging bosses.”
- “I love the graphics, the music, the storyline, everything!”
- “This game is amazing and it's been a while since I played it, but now there's a problem with the audio and for me, the music is one of the reasons I started to play.”
- “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).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while some aspects of performance are good, issues such as device overheating, lag, and problems with logging in and saving progress significantly detract from the overall experience. Many players express frustration with the need to frequently restart the game to resolve these issues, indicating that optimization efforts should focus not only on performance but also on fixing critical bugs.
- “Very good performance, balanced damage and attack system.”
- “Please don't just improve performance and just fix bugs.”
- “Keeping a network connection while playing the game heats up and slows down my device's performance, causing lags and screen blackouts.”
- “Please don't just improve performance; also fix the bugs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be humorous, with standout moments like the "shotgun mission" being particularly praised for its cleverness and comedic impact. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the overall comedic tone contributes positively to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable even amidst grindy elements.
- “This is a funny game. Even though it's grindy, it's still a great game. I hate the fact that I had to buy a backpack (but I don't mind since it's free to play).”
- “A very good game! Honestly, I don't say that very often, and I praise the developers for this game. The shotgun mission was absolutely genius and I found it very funny; it made my day.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find the cut scenes and story elements to be tedious and detracting from the experience, others report being deeply moved, even to the point of tears.
- “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 felt contrived and didn't resonate with me at all.”
- “I found the attempts at emotional depth to be shallow and unconvincing.”