Aztecalypse
- November 11, 2016
- Displacement Studios
Get on Steam"Aztecalypse" is an action-adventure game with an apocalyptic twist, where you explore a recently discovered area inspired by ancient Aztec culture as a leading scientist investigating the disappearance of archeologists. The game features a vast open world with first-person action, including a mercenary's abandoned camp and other mystical places to discover. With a focus on exploration and intriguing storyline, this game offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game brought players together, creating memorable experiences filled with laughter and emotion.
- Some players found value in the game as a source of comedy, enjoying its unintentional humor.
- The game has been described as a unique experience, with one player expressing gratitude for the joy it brought during a difficult time.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, bad optimization, and a lack of engaging gameplay, making it feel more like a walking simulator.
- The AI of the enemies is severely lacking, with zombies exhibiting laughable behavior and minimal threat to the player.
- Many players criticized the game for being too dark and confusing, with unclear objectives and poor level design.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music begins with a brief 20-second harmonica theme, but players are then met with a lengthy 3-minute loading screen that detracts from the experience. While some find the music relaxing, the ambient sounds and repetitive groaning effects from zombies fail to create a compelling atmosphere, especially given the saturation of similar games in the genre. Overall, the music aspect is seen as lacking in variety and impact.
“The game starts with a 20-second theme music featuring harmonica.”
“The ambient sound isn't cutting it; there is music in the trailer.”
“The game starts with a 20-second theme music featuring harmonica, then we are greeted with a 3-minute loading screen.”
“The ambient sound isn't cutting it; there is music in the trailer. At this stage, there are too many zombie games out there for players to be hearing the same groaning effects.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as somewhat cliché, focusing on themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life. However, the main criticism lies not in the narrative itself but in the limitations imposed by the game's development platform, GameGuru.
“While this sounds cliché, the real issue with the game is not the story itself but the fact that it has been made with GameGuru.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely criticized for being poorly implemented, with a lack of options and inadequate lighting that contributes to an overly dark and uninviting environment. Players find navigating the world challenging due to these visual shortcomings, which detracts from the overall experience.
“That being said, your worst enemy is not the poorly implemented AI and horrendous visuals, but the map, as it can be really easy to get lost during your journey.”
“I found a game almost void of graphics options, no lighting options, and a world extremely dark and not fun at all to try to move through.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Aztecalypse suffers from significant optimization issues, characterized by poor performance and numerous bugs, which detract from the overall gaming experience. The game's amateurish design further exacerbates these problems, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“Like its GameGuru counterparts, Aztecalypse is an amateurish project at best, plagued by bad game design, poor optimization, and bugs.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Aztecalypse is perceived as more akin to a walking simulator rather than a traditional adventure-horror experience, leading to a sense of disappointment among players seeking more interactive elements.
“As for the gameplay, Aztecalypse feels more like a walking simulator than an actual adventure-horror game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate significant concerns regarding stability, with players expressing frustration over bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game fails to deliver a quality product, especially given its price point.
“Give gamers a good value and a decent game if you're going to ask for any amount of money, not try and sell buggy, mindless garbage like this.”
