Aztecalypse

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a simplistic story and allows for exploration in a small open world.
It includes Steam trading cards, which can be collected for badges.
Some players found joy and hope in the game during difficult times, highlighting its emotional impact.

The game suffers from long loading times and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
Graphics and AI are subpar, with low-quality textures and lifeless zombie behavior.
The gameplay is often described as boring and lacking substance, with many players feeling it doesn't deliver on its horror premise.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it boring and incoherent. While some acknowledge a basic narrative exists, they feel it could be significantly improved to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point that detracts from the game's potential appeal.
- “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.”
- “The story is practically null, but it's coherent with the scenario and the bases in the game.”
- “Has a story (it's small, but it has one).”
- “The story was boring and didn't make sense; this is something that could be worked upon to make the game more appealing to the players.”
- “If the developer works on a lot of these bugs and adds a feasible storyline, then this game would be worth the £0.79, maybe even more.”
- “It's short, there's no gameplay, and there's no story.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that the high settings appear worse than medium, while others criticize the overall visual quality as poor and overly dark. Although there are a few graphical settings available, many users feel that the lack of lighting options and the long loading times detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant drawback, impacting gameplay enjoyment.
- “There are some graphical settings and a field of view (FOV) slider available.”
- “The graphics are good, but in my opinion, the game should look a little brighter. I'm sure it's for jumpscares, which are the worst enemy of gamers around the world, providing a unique adrenaline shot and keeping you playing until you have your pants full of s***.”
- “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.”
- “It also takes 6 minutes to load the game, which makes no sense for a game the size of my backyard with terrible graphics.”
- “Instead, 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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game features a brief harmonica theme at the start, but players feel that the overall soundtrack is lacking, particularly during extended loading screens. While there is a volume slider for adjustments, many users express a desire for more varied and engaging music, especially given the saturation of similar zombie games.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “There is a music volume slider available.”
- “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, but at this stage, there are too many zombie games out there for players to be hearing the same groaning effects.”
- “Needs better music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay of Aztecalypse has been criticized for feeling more like a walking simulator than a true adventure-horror experience, with a lack of depth in both gameplay and story. Players primarily engage with a single weapon and navigate a 3D side-scrolling environment, which, while featuring good mechanics and textures, ultimately leaves much to be desired in terms of content and engagement.
- “The first thing you get is a knife, that will be your unique weapon (at least for now), then you get started with the fight mechanic and keep going over the map, like a side-scrolling game, but in 3D.”
- “Good idea, nice mechanics, and great textures.”
- “As for the gameplay, Aztecalypse feels more like a walking simulator than an actual adventure-horror game.”
- “It's short, there's no gameplay, and there's no story.”
- “The first thing you get is a knife, which will be your unique weapon (at least for now). Then you start with the fight mechanic and keep going over the map, like a side-scrolling game, but in 3D.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players who feel that it lacks the quality expected for its price. Overall, the stability is criticized as inadequate, detracting from the overall value of the game.
- “Has a lot of glitches.”
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews suggest that the humor in the game may not resonate with all players, as some feel it detracts from the overall experience and encourages a more serious mindset.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of Aztecalypse has been criticized as poor, with users noting significant bugs and overall amateurish game design that detracts from the experience.
- “Like its GameGuru counterparts, Aztecalypse is an amateurish project at best, plagued by bad game design, poor optimization, and bugs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as lacking, with users expressing disappointment in its overall ambiance and immersive qualities.