Assault On Proxima
- May 12, 2023
- Delta Video Games
Get on Steam"Assault On Proxima" is a Sci-Fi FPS set in the year 2915, where you must fight against the hostile Gacrux aliens as part of an elite marines squad. The game features a single-player campaign with battles across the Proxima C moon, and a co-op campaign for up to 4 players to battle alien hordes online. You can also test your skills in various multiplayer game modes.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive toon-shaded graphics that create a visually appealing atmosphere.
- The gameplay is engaging with a variety of weapons and classes, providing a fun co-op experience.
- The game offers a good challenge, especially in later missions, making it enjoyable for players looking for difficulty.
- There are issues with enemy AI and level design, including enemies spawning behind players and basic AI behavior.
- The game lacks a significant player base for multiplayer modes, making it difficult to find matches.
- It is currently short in content, with a campaign that can be completed quickly, and lacks polish in certain mechanics.
- graphics22 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their colorful, toon-shaded style, which creates an engaging and immersive atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the impressive visuals and art style, comparing them favorably to other titles like Borderlands, while also noting that the graphics complement the gameplay effectively. However, some mention that while the graphics are appealing, they may not be enough to elevate the overall experience of the game.
“The graphics are amazing; that was my initial impression.”
“The unique stylized graphics are awesome and really add to the overall experience.”
“The game features stunning graphics and immersive sound effects.”
“The sci-fi soundtrack and audio effects greatly compensate for any simplicity in the graphics, demonstrating the meticulous attention that has been put into the game's development.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than a developed narrative. It features a single-player campaign with five missions and various objectives, but players noted that the storyline lacks depth. While the missions provide a challenging experience, particularly with difficult boss fights, the overall narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay.
“That aspect of storytelling is fascinating because it emphasizes that we all have a part to play in shaping events.”
“---{ story }---”
“Although the storyline could have been more developed, and the game's difficulty level could be a bit too high for some players, Assault on Proxima is a solid choice for gamers looking for an action-packed adventure with an exciting co-op mode.”
“☑ no story”
“The game consists of a single-player campaign of five missions that you also can play co-op, and three PvP modes.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Assault on Proxima" features appealing toon graphics and offers over 40 hours of content, but it suffers from a lack of polish and engaging mechanics, particularly due to insufficient explanations of its fundamental systems. While the graphics and core gameplay are praised, the overall experience remains underwhelming in its current early access state.
“Toon graphics combined with great gameplay is a national treasure.”
“Graphics and gameplay are top notch.”
“40+ hours of gameplay out of Assault on Proxima, but the experience that is there.”
“While the game looks promising, Assault on Proxima lacks the necessary polish and engaging gameplay elements to deliver an enjoyable experience at this stage (early access).”
“Dev confirmed that it's a working mechanic he needs to still implement across all levels.”
“40+ hours of gameplay out of Assault on Proxima, but the experience that is there is lacking.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack catchy and enjoyable, others criticize it as bland and lacking impactful sound effects. Overall, the sci-fi soundtrack and audio effects are noted for enhancing the experience, compensating for simpler graphics and contributing to the game's fun atmosphere.
“Music is a plus.”
“The art style, music, and weapons are all fun.”
“The sci-fi soundtrack and audio effects greatly compensate for any simplicity in the graphics, demonstrating the meticulous attention that has been put into the game's development.”
“The bland soundtrack and absence of impactful sound effects fail to immerse you, leaving the experience feeling incomplete.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs related to reloading and various glitches, alongside subpar AI performance.
“A little buggy with the reloading and some other things.”
“There are glitches, and the AI is not the greatest.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by visually appealing graphics that create an engaging and exciting environment for players.
“The visually appealing graphics create a captivating atmosphere.”
“The game is both exciting and atmospheric.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
