BioCrisis
- November 9, 2020
- Jim
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Get on itch.io Store"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive arcade-style gameplay that captures the essence of classic light gun shooters.
- Great pixel art and sound design, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of 90s arcade games.
- Very cheap for the amount of enjoyment it provides, making it a worthwhile experience for casual gamers.
- Extremely short playtime, with many players completing the game in under 15 minutes, leading to concerns about value.
- Limited content and variety, with only one level and minimal enemy types, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive.
- Frustrating mechanics, such as the inability to reload until the magazine is empty, which can lead to unfair difficulty spikes.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 sense of stagnation, making it difficult to recommend despite its low price. Overall, while it may offer brief fun, the gameplay experience is ultimately 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.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and how well it complements the slick pixel-art graphics. Many describe the soundtrack as "great" and "bad ass," contributing to an overall positive gaming experience.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their coolness and fantastic retro aesthetic, effectively capturing the 16-bit home computer style. Players appreciate the visual design, which complements the game's engaging gameplay.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's enduring replayability, noting that 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 to.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which draw players into the immersive world. Reviewers appreciate the depth and complexity of the plot, highlighting its ability to evoke emotional responses and keep players invested throughout the experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay.
