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AX:EL - Air XenoDawn

75%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
optimization, music
75% User Score Based on 346 reviews

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"AX:EL - Air XenoDawn" is a space combat simulation game that features fast-paced aerial dogfighting and strategic decision-making. Players take on the role of a skilled pilot, tasked with defending their home planet from an alien invasion. With a variety of customizable ships and weapons at their disposal, players must master advanced maneuvers and tactics to emerge victorious in large-scale battles.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews
story10 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions

  • The game offers a surprisingly fun experience with enjoyable flying mechanics and customization options for aircraft.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a casual gaming experience.
  • The developer is responsive and actively works on improving the game, which shows commitment to the community.
  • The controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, making gameplay difficult and less enjoyable.
  • There are numerous bugs and optimization issues that can lead to crashes and poor performance.
  • The game lacks depth in its missions and overall gameplay, making it feel repetitive and lacking in content.
  • story
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered mediocre, with a mix of straightforward missions and a somewhat generic plot that lacks depth. Players often find the mission structure frustrating, particularly due to unclear objectives and navigation issues, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the ambiance and the concept of mercenary missions, many feel that the execution is lacking, resulting in a forgettable narrative.

    • “The story mode is cool; I particularly like the 'ambience' it conveys.”
    • “There is a solid solo campaign, complete with a good story and a pretty cool report you are given for each mission.”
    • “I liked the whole concept, and although the story is a bit generic, I have no major complaints.”
    • “The premise behind the story may seem fine as a concept; however, the dialogue and grammar leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “Unfortunately as far as games go, it's not a huge amount of fun; you have some 'morphing' advanced fighter plane that can change shape and turn into a submarine, there's 10 mediocre missions where you shoot uninspired enemies and the game engine gets shown off a lot.”
    • “This game is nowhere near finished; the menu is awkward to navigate with nothing really explained, and it crashed and hardlocked my computer during the first mission.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and art style, especially considering it was developed by a single person. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated or minimalistic, likening them to those from the 90s or even the 80s, and report performance issues such as low frame rates. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they are often described as adequate for the gameplay experience.

    • “Maybe it is not the highest quality graphics, but considering that the game was created by one person, it looks really good.”
    • “The game itself, the water and air visuals are very nice; the entire feature of it looks great.”
    • “The customisation is great and the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “The user interface and the graphics look like something from a 90s game, but the game is really fun.”
    • “Graphics look like something from the 80's....”
    • “I have a decent computer and I'm forced to use the lowest graphics, and I still only get around 18 fps!”
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and engaging, particularly praising its mechanics and chaotic battles, while others criticize it for being repetitive, hard to learn, and plagued by optimization issues. Despite these drawbacks, many agree that it can be enjoyable in short bursts, especially for fans of flight combat simulators. Overall, the game shows potential with ongoing updates and improvements, but experiences may vary significantly among players.

    • “It's a solid dogfight/vehicular combat game. Although it has optimization problems and repetitive gameplay, it's still good to play in short bursts.”
    • “There are some decent mechanics behind the game that show effort went into it. If you enjoy these types of games, this might be one for you.”
    • “Gameplay is surprisingly fun and somewhat addictive.”
    • “Personally, I find the gameplay boring, and I couldn't even figure it out fully.”
    • “Lame gameplay, hard to learn.”
    • “Bad gameplay.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant performance issues such as long pauses, stuttering, and a lack of support for certain graphics settings. While the dogfight and vehicular combat elements are enjoyable in short bursts, the overall experience is hampered by repetitive gameplay and subpar optimization for various hardware configurations.

    • “The optimization of map layouts enhances gameplay flow and player engagement.”
    • “The performance optimization significantly improves load times and overall game responsiveness.”
    • “Missions feel thoughtfully integrated, contributing to a well-balanced campaign rather than just being added for the sake of variety.”
    • “It's a solid dogfight/vehicular combat game, although it has optimization problems and repetitive gameplay. It's still good to play in short bursts.”
    • “Not optimized for Optimus; needs to be manually set from the NVIDIA panel.”
    • “Lots of long pauses and stuttering with the framerate throughout the game.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others consider it annoying. However, the original compositions by the author are praised for their quality and replayability, contributing positively to the overall experience despite the limited selection. The absence of lives adds a unique challenge, enhancing the gameplay without leading to frustration.

    • “While the number might seem a bit small, they are highly replayable, fairly long, and include their selection of music (also composed by the author, really nice music, too.) and feature no lives, meaning you'll have to do them on one try, which adds to the difficulty but doesn't make them especially frustrating.”
    • “You might think about the annoying soundtrack...but otherwise it seems promising - until now.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences significant stability issues, including glitches such as disappearing sea floors and various lighting bugs. While these problems are notable, developers have indicated that a patch to address them is expected within a week.

    • “The sea floor sometimes glitches and disappears.”
    • “One of the most buggy games ever.”
    • “Some small lighting bugs and glitches that will be patched within a week.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers casual replay value with a focus on its available content, which, despite being limited in number, is highly replayable and engaging. The inclusion of original music enhances the experience, while the no-lives mechanic adds a layer of challenge without leading to frustration.

    • “While the number might seem a bit small, they are highly replayable, fairly long, include their selection of music (also composed by the author, really nice music, too.), and feature no lives, meaning you'll have to do them on one try, which adds to the difficulty but doesn't make them especially frustrating.”
    • “However, there is a lot of replayability within the confines of the available content.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews suggest that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with some users feeling it functions more as a crypto farming tool than an engaging gaming experience.

    • “This is not a game, it's a crypto farming tool disguised.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a negative emotional response, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated due to poor controls, which detracts from their overall experience.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the game's immersive atmosphere, noting features like sonic booms, a first-person cockpit view, and varying atmospheric densities that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The sonic booms and the immersive in-cockpit first-person view create an incredibly realistic atmosphere.”
    • “The varying atmospheric densities add a unique layer of depth to the overall experience.”
    • “The attention to detail in the environment truly enhances the game's atmosphere.”

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