Axion

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"Axion is an open-world first/third-person shooter with RPG and survival elements, playable in single or multiplayer. In a future where dark matter axions are harnessed for power, society is plagued by illness, radiation, and mutations. Take the role of a scientist or mercenary, seeking to solve the mysteries of the axion and save humanity from the brink of disaster."

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple, mindless escape to a post-apocalyptic setting, which some players find enjoyable.
There are elements of exploration, crafting, and leveling up that could provide depth if further developed.
The developer is actively releasing patches and updates, showing commitment to improving the game.

The graphics and overall design are considered crude and outdated, reminiscent of early console games.
Gameplay is often described as clunky and unbalanced, with issues like poor aiming mechanics and frustrating enemy AI.
Many players feel the game lacks content and direction, making it feel unfinished and not worth the current price.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
47%
26%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users comparing them to early PlayStation 2 and Sega Dreamcast titles, citing issues like graphical glitches and low-quality textures. While some players appreciate the game's atmosphere and note that there have been improvements, the overall consensus is that the visuals are outdated and detract from the experience. A few users reported good performance on higher-end PCs, but the majority found the graphics lacking and frustrating.
- “There have been some graphical enhancements; buildings look way better and so do many other models. This helps a lot with the game's atmosphere.”
- “First launching this game, I thought, 'Okay, a little rough around the edges, reminds me graphically of early PS2 era games, but it probably has potential!'”
- “This game has great graphics and runs really well on my PC.”
- “But there are a large amount of graphic glitches in the game no matter what setting I put it on.”
- “First launching this game, I thought 'ok, a little rough around the edges, reminds me graphically of early PS2 era games, but it probably has potential!'”
- “The graphics here aren't too impressive on any setting, but having to turn the detail down to Sega Dreamcast levels just to avoid a dip in framerate is not a good sign.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful exploration, with many missions feeling simplistic and repetitive, often reducing to run-and-gun mechanics. Players noted that the game suffers from poor enemy design and a lack of engaging content, making it feel unpolished and frustrating. A gameplay manual is recommended to help players navigate the experience, suggesting that the game may not be intuitive.
- “I won't get into the story aspect, since there isn't really much of one anyway, but instead, I'll be focusing primarily on the gameplay.”
- “If a game is going to boast exploration mechanics, there should probably be something worth exploring.”
- “The crudeness of the graphics is complemented by the crudeness of the gameplay itself, where many of the missions degenerate into run-and-gun pieces of proverbial cake, with the only significant threat coming from the few enemies who either spawn in far too close for comfort, or can cover hundreds of feet in a matter of seconds.”
- “There is a gameplay manual for this game, and I would highly suggest reading it so the game makes more sense.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story in the game is minimal and revolves around a vague premise of a mysterious chemical accident, which many players find unremarkable. Instead of focusing on narrative depth, the game emphasizes gameplay mechanics and mission-based objectives, with players often prioritizing character building and resource management over engaging with the story. Overall, the narrative is seen as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central feature.
- “That's another interesting feature I'm looking forward to (finding weapon parts). I haven't even gotten into the crafting (and hardly played), but this is a game I will come back to when I don't want to be bothered with objectives.”
- “I won't get into the story aspect, since there isn't really much of one anyway (oh, mysterious chemical accident of new elements! oh noes!), but instead, I'll be focusing primarily on the gameplay.”
- “The crudeness of the graphics is complemented by the crudeness of the gameplay itself, where many of the missions degenerate into run-and-gun pieces of proverbial cake, with the only significant threat coming from the few enemies who either spawn in far too close for comfort, or can cover hundreds of feet in a matter of seconds.”
- “Apparently there's missions and supply drops, too?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous graphic glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many players note that the game is still in early access, which contributes to its lack of polish and stability, requiring a powerful machine to run effectively. Overall, the game's performance issues and absence of a save feature have led to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “The game is in early access, which is why it isn't fully bug-free.”
- “Despite being in early access, the game runs surprisingly smoothly with minimal crashes.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are actively working on stability improvements, making the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”
- “There are a large number of graphic glitches in the game, no matter what setting I put it on.”
- “What an awful game! The graphics are rubbish, the map is useless, and it's incredibly buggy. You start off on a beach, wander into some woods, and encounter a cardboard cutout that's supposed to be a town. You get killed by a wobbling zombie and have to start over. I couldn't find any save feature before all that. Just to get this junk running, you have to hold your breath and download Java where you're directed to. Don't be fooled by the video; unless you have a good machine, you have to play on low to medium graphics. Total waste of money.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is lacking, with players experiencing lag and inconsistent frame rates, averaging 30-45 fps outdoors and only reaching 60 fps indoors. Even on low settings at 1080p, performance issues persist, with some users reporting drops to as low as 25 fps.
- “The game needs optimization; it does get a little laggy, with 30fps to 45fps outside and 60fps inside buildings.”
- “The game requires performance tweaks to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The game needs optimization; it gets a little laggy, running at 30fps to 45fps outside, and 60fps inside buildings.”
- “Needs performance tweaks.”
- “Performance is still a bit of a letdown; on low settings at 1080p full screen, I get 40fps with drops to 25.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews; initially described as basic and unattractive, recent graphical enhancements have improved the visual quality of buildings and models, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere.
- “An incredibly basic and fundamentally ugly first-person zombie-and-human shooter with only the vaguest semblance of atmosphere.”
- “There have been some graphical enhancements; buildings look way better and so do many other models. This helps a lot with the game's atmosphere.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with some users appreciating the intro and overall sound quality. However, the use of free library sounds and a Google voice emulator for voiceovers detracts from the overall experience, and the visual elements are criticized for their poor quality.
- “I like the intro and the music is fine.”
- “The sounds and music are from free libraries, the voiceover is a Google voice emulator, and while the models might be unique, they look like the worst 3D objects I've ever seen in my life.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally simplistic and absurd physics, which some players find amusing, contributing to a casual and mindless gaming experience. Despite the graphics being off-putting for some, those who embrace the quirky elements can enjoy a lighthearted escape in a scenic autumn environment.
- “If you're not instantly put off by the graphics, the hilariously bad and simplistic physics in the trailer, and don't mind editing a few files (or playing with the default controls and video settings), then maybe you can enjoy this as a casual, mindless escape in a distinct scenic autumn setting, just as I did.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews suggest that the emotional content of the game may not be suitable for individuals who are mentally unstable or emotionally fragile, indicating that it could evoke strong feelings or distress.