CyClones

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CyClones is a single player shooter game with violence and science fiction themes. It was developed by Raven Software and was released on June 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MEET CYCLONES HEAD-ON! No, this isn’t about twisters that take out trailer parks in the Midwest. We’re referring to Cybernetic Clones, deadly creations of an alien race bent on Earth’s conquest. To add insult to injury, these CyClones are actually captured human beings transformed into flesh-steel monstrosities! As Earth’s defender armed to the teeth with the highest of hi-tech weaponry, you’re …

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Innovative control system with free aiming and reticle, ahead of its time and offering more precision than many contemporaries.
Ambitious features for the mid-90s including full-motion video cutscenes, electronic soundtrack, transparent walls, and 3D mapping.
Distinct, slower-paced gameplay emphasizing exploration, positioning, and resource management for a unique experience compared to typical fast shooters.

Clunky and non-intuitive controls including awkward inventory management and cumbersome aiming/interaction mechanics.
Maze-like level design with confusing progression, frequent hidden walls and lack of clear objective markers leading to frustrating exploration.
Dated and blocky visuals with limited detail, poor item visibility, and inconsistent weapon behavior that detracts from gameplay fluidity.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay offers a mix of humanoid and mechanical enemies with varied combat that, while not always fluid, remains engaging through occasional mechanical experiments beyond shooting. It suits players who enjoy slower, exploratory pacing but may feel frustrating for those preferring faster action. Overall, the gameplay is solid with some enjoyable moments.
- “Enemy variety includes both humanoid and mechanical threats, and while the combat doesn’t always feel fluid by modern standards, it has enough variation to remain engaging.”
- “There are also moments where the game experiments with mechanics beyond simple shooting, such as interacting with environmental systems or dealing with stationary defenses, which adds a layer of unpredictability.”
- “For players who enjoy slower, exploratory gameplay, this can be rewarding, but for others, it may disrupt the pacing and lead to frustration.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story centers on a heavily equipped operative undertaking missions to combat a looming threat, blending combat and exploration. While the narrative includes FMV cut scenes between levels, it is generally considered underwhelming and lacking depth.
- “You take on the role of a heavily equipped operative sent to push back against this threat, moving through a series of missions that blend combat, exploration, and occasional objective-based tasks.”
- “Story leaves a bit to be desired, though it does have cut scenes at the beginnings of many levels.”
- “Story is told using FMV between levels.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music features a standout electronic soundtrack by Power of Seven and Kevin Schilder, delivered on a CD with Redbook audio quality. The OST complements the immersive gameplay elements, including FMV cutscenes and advanced controls. Overall, the music is praised as a strong and memorable aspect of the experience.
- “Pretty dope OST and alright gameplay.”
- “It came on a CD with an awesome electronic music Redbook audio soundtrack by Power of Seven & Kevin Schilder, full motion video (FMV) cutscenes, mouse aiming system with a reticle, jumping & looking up/down, transparent walls, catwalks, floors-over-floors, 3D mapping, and more.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are outdated, featuring blocky environments and limited detail, which can sometimes make navigation difficult.
- “However, the in-game visuals themselves are dated, with blocky environments and limited detail that make navigation occasionally challenging.”