Arkin

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Arkin is a single player action game. It was developed by Raven Sword Industries and was released on September 25, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Arkin is a first person space combat experience. Take control of the latest in starfighter technology and fight for humanity's survival against the brutal alien onslaught.

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Single-Player

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Dynamic arcade gameplay with vibrant graphics and an engaging atmosphere.
Intuitive controls and a variety of weapons enhance the gaming experience.
The game offers a solid concept for dogfighting, appealing to fans of space combat games.

The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and unfinished content.
Control issues, including negative mouse acceleration, make gameplay frustrating.
Some levels are overly difficult, and the repetitive storyline can quickly become tedious.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lackluster and confusing, with players noting a mysterious narrative that fails to engage. While there are elements of intrigue and varied missions, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of disinterest among players. The limited number of missions and unclear progression further detract from the storytelling experience.
- “These games had excellent sound and music design, captivating voice acting (for the time at least), a cool mission overview, loadouts, a lot of different ships to choose from (and fight against), varied missions, a mysterious story, and a plethora of gameplay options.”
- “Hardly a success story; even the people who own this game weren't interested in it.”
- “I have no idea how many missions it has, but I'm assuming only the tutorial plus 2 missions.”
- “Judging by the first mission, which seemed somewhat final, I would say no, not worth your time.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in these games received mixed reviews; while some praised the excellent sound design and captivating voice acting, others found the music to be lackluster or even absent during gameplay. Overall, the soundscape contributed positively to the immersive experience, but not all players felt it met their expectations.
- “These games had excellent sound and music design, captivating voice acting (for the time at least), a cool mission overview, loadouts, a lot of different ships to choose from (and fight against), varied missions, a mysterious story, and a plethora of gameplay options.”
- “The music is boring, if it even plays at all.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage.”
- “I found the music to be repetitive and uninspired.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for high frame rates even on lower-end hardware.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its excellent sound and music design, engaging voice acting, and a diverse array of ships and missions. Players appreciate the cool mission overviews, customizable loadouts, and the intriguing storyline, all contributing to a rich and varied gameplay experience.
- “These games had excellent sound and music design, captivating voice acting (for the time at least), a cool mission overview, loadouts, a lot of different ships to choose from (and fight against), varied missions, a mysterious story, and a plethora of gameplay options.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, with users describing them as "okay."