Critical Annihilation

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 158 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Critical Annihilation is a fast-paced, action-packed top-down shooter game. Players control a powerful aircraft equipped with a variety of weapons, battling against waves of enemy units in frenetic combat. The game features multiple modes, including a campaign mode with a branching storyline, and a survival mode for players to test their skills. With challenging gameplay and intense battles, Critical Annihilation offers an exciting experience for shooter fans.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews
music32 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive arcade-like experience with satisfying destruction and a great soundtrack.
  • It features unique voxel graphics and fully destructible environments, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • The fast-paced action and variety of weapons provide an exhilarating gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for short bursts of play.
  • The game is abandoned and has not received updates for a long time, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
  • It suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of content, making it feel short and less engaging after initial playtime.
  • Technical issues such as lag and difficulty in tracking the cursor can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • music47 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, describing it as "amazing," "epic," and "bumpin'," and express a strong desire for an official soundtrack release. Overall, the combination of thrilling music and action-packed gameplay creates an addictive experience for players.

    • “The music is great, and can be played for long periods of time.”
    • “Extraordinary music!”
    • “The music makes this game so good that I paid for it from iTunes.”
    • “Doesn't come with a soundtrack :(”
    • “The music destroyed my penis.”
    • “Dev: we want the soundtrack.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning voxel art style, impressive detail, and satisfying destruction effects. Players appreciate the game's visual appeal and performance, noting that it is more demanding on hardware than it may initially appear. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, engaging soundtracks, and unique art style contributes to a visually captivating gaming experience.

    • “Great game, unusual voxel graphics that work extremely well.”
    • “The graphics and destruction are super satisfying and the levels are different and interesting, and there are some pretty awesome weapons.”
    • “The graphics are awesome, the explosions are amazing, the physics and destructible world look great, it performs very well for being in early access, and while it doesn't have a whole lot of content, it is very addicting.”
    • “However, if you look at this game's minimalistic graphics and think 'oh, my toaster of a computer can handle this,' then be warned that this is more taxing on your PC than it might look.”
    • “I tried playing this on a decent laptop that I had, but I had to turn the graphics all the way down.”
    • “The voxel graphics give it a very humorous flavor.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its smooth mechanics, fast-paced action, and addictive nature, complemented by an impressive soundtrack. While some users noted a need for clearer aiming and a lack of content, the combination of power-ups and engaging physics creates a satisfying and entertaining experience. Many reviewers consider it to be among the best in contemporary gaming.

    • “The gameplay is manic, excessive, and satisfying.”
    • “Fast-paced gameplay, awesome physics, banging soundtrack, simple premise, and solid execution.”
    • “Challenging and explosive gameplay.”
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  • story6 mentions

    The story in the game is considered minimal and not a focal point, with players noting that missions can become repetitive and tedious over time. While the gameplay is exciting, the lack of variety in missions and the absence of a strong narrative may lead to boredom for some players. Technical issues have also hindered progress for some, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “This game is definitely worth the money; there's so much exciting gameplay. The storyline may not be very prominent, but who cares when you're blowing up aliens?”
    • “I like this game - but after a mission or two it gets boring quite fast, running in circles and shooting in the middle.”
    • “Hope the devs add multiplayer because every mission being technically the same gets old fast.”
    • “The storyline is not really that prominent, but who cares when you're blowing up aliens.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that grinding can become tedious, especially when repeatedly failing missions, which can lead to frustration and diminish the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Grinding can become tedious if you keep failing a mission.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than fun.”
    • “Endless grinding for resources feels more like a punishment than a rewarding experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally find the game lacking in replayability, with many expressing that it feels unsatisfying to play multiple times.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The game features impressive graphics and delivers excellent performance, indicating strong optimization.

    • “Great looking graphics and it has excellent performance.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The voxel graphics contribute a distinct and playful humor to the game, enhancing its overall comedic appeal.

    • “The voxel graphics give it a very humorous flavor.”
    • “The witty dialogue and quirky characters had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The absurd situations and clever puns make every moment enjoyable.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
10-10hSpent by most gamers
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