COLLAPSED

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • grinding
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The sci-fi environment piqued my interest, the levelling up system was great, but everything else was nothing out of the ordinary.
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"Collapsed" is a science fiction shooter game that can be played by 1-2 players, either in co-op or single-player mode. You play as one of four unique Hunters, each with their own abilities, skills, and combat styles, and battle through hazardous, procedurally-generated levels filled with enemies and bosses. When you die, you retain all of your loot and items for your next run, allowing you to continuously evolve and improve your character. The game features 9 distinct locations and over 60 enemy types, with hardcore timing-based combat and a vast skill tree to invest in.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features fluid controls and enjoyable gunplay, making combat feel satisfying.
  • It has a unique art style and a large skill tree that offers depth and customization for character builds.
  • The procedural generation of levels provides replay value, and the ability to carry over items between runs adds a looter shooter element.
  • The game suffers from clunky mechanics and unintuitive design, making it difficult to navigate menus and understand gameplay elements.
  • Content is limited, with repetitive levels and enemies, leading to a grindy experience that can feel tedious over time.
  • There are significant technical issues, including bugs with controller support and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it clunky and unintuitive, requiring them to navigate mechanics without much guidance. However, many appreciate the polished and fluid movement, as well as the depth provided by the RPG elements and skill tree, which enhance replay value despite some frustrations with the progression system. Overall, while there are issues, the gameplay is generally regarded as enjoyable and worth the price.

    • “The game is polished, beautiful, and has great gameplay.”
    • “Dev's fixed all issues very fast and now I have smooth and challenging gameplay.”
    • “Generally speaking, I still like its gameplay loop as it provides enough RPG depth for replay value, not to mention its gigantic skill tree.”
    • “It's really unintuitive designed and the game doesn't tell you what to do, so you have to figure every clunky mechanic out by yourself.”
    • “It's a bit clunky; with some of the menus and mechanics but it can be figured out, and controls can be changed to make the character feel better to control.”
    • “The game can be completed under 1 hour, but you have to replay it 9 more times with evolving boss mechanics and stronger enemies (aka new game+).”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The game's hand-drawn art and overall aesthetic are praised for their quality, reminiscent of titles like Dead Cells; however, some users feel that the level designs lack depth and complexity, detracting from the overall graphical experience.

    • “Great aesthetic”
    • “Plus I love the graphics.”
    • “Although the art direction and hand-drawn art is fantastic, the levels themselves are a bit lacking in graphics as they do not have 'depth' or layers to them.”
    • “While the game does have a similar aesthetic to Dead Cells, I don't think it's all that similar to either of them.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the game's grinding aspect to be somewhat excessive, with an inefficient progression system that can feel tedious. However, the enjoyable gameplay and fluid movement make combat satisfying, leading to hopes for future content that could improve farming efficiency and enhance the skill tree.

    • “The game is pretty grindy.”
    • “Progression system feels a little bit obnoxious due to the seemingly inefficient farming you have to go through, but the gameplay itself is very good and the movement is fluid, which makes killing things all the more satisfying.”
    • “Hopefully the devs will add more content in terms of maps and varying level design in the near future and perhaps make the farming a little easier and the skill tree more exciting.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its procedural generation, which creates varied experiences, although the quality of stages can be inconsistent. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop and the depth provided by a large skill tree, enhancing the overall replay value.

    • “It's procedural, so it does have replay value, though the quality of stages can be hit or miss.”
    • “It's procedural, so it does have replay value, though that means the quality of stages can be hit or miss.”
    • “Generally speaking, I still like its gameplay loop as it provides enough RPG depth for replay value, not to mention its gigantic skill tree.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring while others appreciate the decent quality and nice animation accompanying the soundtrack. Overall, it seems to lack excitement and engagement for some users.

    • “The animation is decent, and the soundtrack is really nice.”
    • “The music adds a fantastic layer to the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “The weapons and soundtrack feel boring.”
    • “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “I found the soundtrack repetitive and uninspiring.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story is largely absent, with fragmented messages scattered throughout the maps that make it difficult to piece together a coherent narrative. Players should not expect a traditional storyline, as the randomization leaves the plot unclear and disjointed.

    • “The story is non-existent; it's hidden in special messages that are all randomized around the maps, so there is really no way to piece it together since you don't know where it starts and where it ends.”
    • “But don't expect a story.”
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