Arms Dealer

45%
Game Brain Score Based on 130 reviews
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  • music
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"Arms Dealer" is a fast-paced, chaotic first-person shooter where players take on the role of an arms dealer, eliminating waves of enemies with an array of unique weapons. With each successful wave, players can upgrade their arsenal and fortify their base, but must also manage their resources carefully to survive the onslaught. The game features intense multiplayer action, as well as a challenging single-player campaign.

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and interesting concept centered around arms dealing, which is rarely explored in gaming.
  • The developers are actively engaged with the community, responding to feedback and implementing updates to improve the game.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find the game addictive and enjoyable, especially for fans of strategy and management simulations.
  • The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players without adequate guidance on how to play the game effectively.
  • Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, leading to a frustrating gaming experience and a lack of polish in the overall product.
  • story27 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered weak and poorly executed, with many players noting a lack of clarity and coherence in the narrative and mission structure. While some appreciate the concept of an arms dealing enterprise, they criticize the tutorial and mission explanations as confusing and insufficient, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and in need of significant improvement to enhance gameplay.

    • “Pros: great idea, not bad gameplay, interesting idea in the game other than the main idea, a story that isn't totally rubbish and some interesting guns to buy and sell.”
    • “The storyline is okay but would merit a proper English translation.”
    • “- story is non-existent”
    • “The game could badly do with a complete overhaul of the story with the inclusion of missions to break up the grind.”
    • “Some story missions fail to explain what you have to do sufficiently, e.g., country refreshes its stock.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for its awkward controls, poorly executed mechanics, and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some appreciate the core concept and find the gameplay enjoyable despite its flaws, others feel it lacks depth and polish, with many features feeling underdeveloped. Overall, the game presents an interesting idea but suffers from execution issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “However, the game is very stable for me and the core gameplay is fun.”
    • “However, these still don't stop me enjoying the game, and the core gameplay is enough to overlook minor issues.”
    • “+deep gameplay with various strategy”
    • “Controls are awkward, game mechanics make cheap weapons useless.”
    • “Every mechanic the game preaches is struggling to make the bare minimum function and will often either break or require some annoyingly elaborate steps to pull off.”
    • “Unfortunately my assessment of the game remains the same, great idea, poorly implemented and now finally having been able to play it is my opinion that the gameplay itself lacks any substance.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users praise the soundtrack as great and fitting, others criticize it for being excessively loud and repetitive, often feeling out of place with the game's genre. Additionally, there are complaints about the overall audio experience being cluttered and poorly integrated with the user interface.

    • “The art and soundtrack are really nice.”
    • “Awesome soundtrack.”
    • “Great soundtrack, and most importantly, it's never about shooting guns.”
    • “The music is too darn loud and needs to be set to about 25% volume in the options.”
    • “Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are just a few of the minor things you will notice frequently; add on music that doesn't fit the genre, and a cluttered, rough user interface.”
    • “It's just a soundtrack on loop alternating between things such as street noise and music.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting various bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge that the game is still a work in progress and appreciate the developers' responsiveness to issues, others express frustration over its unfinished state. Despite these concerns, there are few reports of significant crashes, suggesting that while the game is buggy, it remains playable and has potential for improvement.

    • “Buggy as hell, terrible gameplay.”
    • “The system is confusing, buggy, extremely repetitive, and not so rewarding.”
    • “There are some bugs and glitches here and there, missing image files and some general need of polishing but other than that it is an addictive experience.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing poor visuals, a choppy user interface, and significant performance issues such as stuttering. Many players feel that the graphics are underwhelming and incomplete, with missing elements that detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the game is not worth much in its current state.

    • “The interface is pretty choppy, but the graphics are pretty spot on.”
    • “The visuals are terrible; the UI is utter garbage, and the game stutters significantly. Many images are missing, and the gameplay is very slow at first.”
    • “The graphics are not nice.”
    • “A great portion of products are missing portrait graphics, and while some gameplay systems are implemented, they seem to be incomplete.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to a cumbersome user interface that complicates repetitive tasks. While some repetition is expected in economic simulators, the overwhelming number of obstructive windows and the need to constantly reopen them detracts significantly from the experience.

    • “For those interested in economic simulators (such as Patrician, The Guild, or similar titles), it's a similar premise; however, this is hands-down the most tedious user interface (UI) that I've ever come up against.”
    • “I don't mind a bit of repetition in games like this; frankly, it's to be expected. But what makes this so tedious isn't just all of these steps, but that half of (if not more) your screen is covered by these windows, with several minimizing automatically between steps as well, so you have to re-open them to continue the process.”
    • “Very busted and tedious for now.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for being perceived as a cash grab, with players feeling that the developers have not invested enough effort into the game's development and maintenance. While the game avoids excessive microtransactions typical of mobile or flash games, the overall execution leaves players feeling dissatisfied and seeking refunds.

    • “This game definitely has that kind of feel similar to a phone/flash game, but the major difference is that this is a standalone game, hence you are not bombarded with microtransactions and DLC content that you won't want to even pay full price on.”
    • “The gameplay isn't bad, but it's let down by laziness. The developers are so lazy and awful; almost two months in and only a few bug fixes. If the devs got their act together, it could be alright, but at this stage, it's simply a cash grab.”
    • “This game is a good idea, an untapped market, but it's executed so badly. The developers are lazy and awful. I hope they read this and realize what a cash grab this is. I'm already getting a refund for this; I wanted to like it, but it's just too unfinished. Claiming this is a finished game? No, just no.”
    • “This game definitely has that feel similar to a phone or flash game, but the major difference is that this is a standalone game. Hence, you are not bombarded with microtransactions and DLC content that you wouldn't even want to pay full price for.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players highlight the game's high replayability, praising its ingenious design and the inclusion of sandbox options that enhance the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “Replayable to the max. I love this kind of ingenuity in gaming.”
    • “The sandbox options make replayability a possibility.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its exaggerated and unrealistic portrayal of countries, which adds a comedic element to the overall experience.

    • “The absurdity of the countries in the game is so unrealistic, it's hilarious.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue had me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love how the game pokes fun at stereotypes in such a clever way.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, suggesting potential buyers should wait for a price drop before purchasing if performance is their primary concern.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing graphics.”
    • “The game runs exceptionally well, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “If you buy this game solely for its performance, then wait until it's worth the price.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a beta version.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make the game nearly unplayable at times.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
4-7hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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