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.
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope for players during difficult times, helping them cope with personal struggles.
- It has the potential to bring people together, evoking laughter and tears, creating a memorable experience.
- Some players found value in the comedic aspects of the game, enjoying it as a source of entertainment despite its flaws.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, bad optimization, and a lack of engaging gameplay, making it feel amateurish.
- The AI of the enemies is severely lacking, with zombies displaying laughable behavior and minimal threat to players.
- Many players found the game too dark and confusing, with unclear objectives and poor level design leading to frustration.
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a brief harmonica theme at the start, but players find the ambient sounds lacking and repetitive, particularly in comparison to other zombie games. While some appreciate the relaxing quality of the music, the overall experience is marred by a lengthy loading screen and insufficient variety in sound effects.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story conveys a motivational message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. However, some users feel that the execution of the story suffers due to the limitations of the game's development platform, GameGuru.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“While this sounds cliché, keep in mind that the real issue with the game is not the story itself but the fact that it has been made with GameGuru, which limits its potential.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are criticized for being poorly implemented, lacking options for customization, and featuring a dark environment that makes navigation difficult and unenjoyable. Overall, the visuals detract significantly from the gaming 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.”
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of Aztecalypse has been criticized as subpar, with users noting significant issues related to game design, performance, and the presence of bugs, which contribute to an overall amateurish experience.
“Like its GameGuru counterparts, Aztecalypse is an amateurish project at best, plagued by bad game design, poor optimization, and bugs.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Aztecalypse is perceived as more akin to a walking simulator rather than a traditional adventure-horror experience, suggesting a lack of engaging mechanics typically expected in the genre.
“As for the gameplay, Aztecalypse feels more like a walking simulator than an actual adventure-horror game.”
“The combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making encounters frustrating rather than thrilling.”
“The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack any real challenge, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is lacking, with users expressing frustration over bugs and overall poor performance, suggesting that it fails to provide a satisfactory experience for its price.
“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.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
