BioCrisis

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BioCrisis is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jim and was released on November 9, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"BioCrisis" is a 20XX set first-person shooter with a "light-gun" style experience and 16-color pixel art graphics. In the game, players must quickly shoot their way through a lab infected with a deadly virus, all while managing their health and ammo. The game features a full action experience, complete with a score system and music/SFX by Mathusalemherod, designed to evoke the spirit of the Atari 520-st.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Well-designed, pick-up-and-play arcade fun that delivers a nostalgic light gun experience.
Fun and addictive gameplay with a solid retro aesthetic, great sound, and pixel art.
Offers a modest arcade challenge that encourages high scores and self-imposed challenges.

Extremely short playtime, with many players completing the game in under 15 minutes.
Lacks variety in content, featuring only one level and limited enemy types.
Frustrating mechanics, such as only being able to reload when the magazine is empty, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that provide initial enjoyment, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with many players reporting a maximum playtime of around 20 minutes. The absence of varied stages, enemy types, and difficulty options contributes to a feeling of stagnation, making it hard to recommend despite its low price. Overall, while it may offer brief fun, the gameplay experience is limited and fails to sustain long-term engagement.
- “The simple mechanics it offers are good and enjoyable, and serve their purpose for this single-screen arcade game.”
- “For gameplay options, it would be nice if there was a difficulty selection, which would limit the enemy speed at the beginning.”
- “The zombies and targets start moving at a consistent rate, allowing you to get a feel for the gameplay, but after throwing a grenade or killing zombies too quickly, they'll start to move at a different rate along each row.”
- “If it had several stages and enemy types, and well, anything at all to vary the simplistic gameplay a bit, perhaps it could be something worth recommending.”
- “Just check the gameplay time of people who gave it positive reviews, it's usually about 20 minutes max. Granted, it's cheap but it gets old after 10 minutes, and no amount of retro nostalgia can justify such a stump of a game, sorry.”
- “For gameplay options: it would be nice if there was a difficulty selection, which would limit the enemy speed at the beginning.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as "great" and "bad ass," complementing the slick pixel-art graphics. Reviewers appreciate the solid soundtrack, highlighting its quality alongside the game's visual appeal. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience significantly.
- “Graphics are cool and the music is great; honestly, I would like to see a bigger version of this game.”
- “Really slick pixel art and music, along with exacting difficulty.”
- “Pixel art and music are top notch.”
- “Game looks great, CRT filter is quite good, but the music is pretty bad.”
- “Really slick pixel-art and music, but the difficulty is exacting.”
- “Solid soundtrack, but it doesn't elevate the overall experience.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their coolness and fantastic retro aesthetic, effectively capturing the 16-bit home computer style. Players appreciate the visual presentation, which complements the game's engaging music and overall experience.
- “Graphics are cool and the music is great; honestly, I would like to see a bigger version of this game.”
- “This is a short and sweet score attack rail shooter that absolutely nails the 16-bit home computer aesthetic.”
- “Fantastic retro aesthetic.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's enduring replayability, noting its simplicity allows for easy pick-up-and-play sessions, making it ideal for casual gaming.
- “If you are looking for games with enduring replayability, it's simple games like this that you can pick up and drop whenever you want.”
- “If you are looking for games with enduring replayability, it's simple games like this that you can pick up and drop whenever you want to.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is often highlighted for its depth and engaging narrative, with many users appreciating the character development and plot twists. However, some critiques mention pacing issues and a lack of clarity in certain plot points, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong element that enhances the gameplay.