Aztecalypse

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Aztecalypse is a single player action adventure game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Displacement Studios and was released on November 11, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers multiple graphics settings, allowing players to adjust their experience.
Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating a potential for emotional connection.
The game includes Steam trading cards, which can be a fun collectible aspect for some players.

The game suffers from long loading times and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
Many players criticized the lack of substance, with a boring story and lifeless gameplay.
The AI of the zombies is poorly designed, making them easy to evade and reducing the game's challenge.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players finding it boring and incoherent. While some appreciate the moral message about perseverance, the overall consensus is that the narrative needs significant improvement to enhance the game's 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.”
- “Has a story (it's small but it has one).”
- “The story is practically null, but it's coherent with the scenario and the bases in the game.”
- “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%
28%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that the high graphics setting appears 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 lengthy loading times detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals seem to be a significant drawback for players, impacting their enjoyment of the game.
- “There are some graphical settings and a FOV (field of view) slider available.”
- “The graphics are good, but in my opinion, the game should look a little brighter. I'm sure it's for jump scares, 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 it lacks depth and variety, especially during extended loading screens. While there is a volume slider for adjustments, many users express a desire for more engaging and diverse music, criticizing the reliance on repetitive ambient sounds and zombie groans. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as needing improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “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 is 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, despite having nice 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 to the fight mechanic and keep going over the map, like a side-scrolling, 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 moving over the map, like a side-scrolling game, but in 3D.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for numerous glitches, leading players to feel that it lacks quality and value for the price. Many users express disappointment, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and poorly executed.
- “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%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some players suggesting that it should take a more serious approach instead of relying on comedic elements.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of Aztecalypse has been criticized as subpar, with users noting issues related to poor game design and numerous bugs, reflecting an overall amateurish execution.
- “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.