District Panic
- June 20, 2024
- Asfar GAMES
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"District Panic" is an action-packed arcade shooter set in a malfunctioning computer system. As the last line of defense, players control unique vehicles and use a variety of weapons, abilities, and upgrades to battle relentless waves of computer bugs across 18 districts. With four characters, 11 enemy types, and a deep progression system, this game offers a rich and exciting experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging art style, with vibrant colors and polished graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay is addictive and fun, with a variety of characters and a unique skill tree that encourages experimentation and progression.
- The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, showing a strong commitment to improving the game and addressing player concerns.
- Some players find the game can be overly challenging, with randomness in enemy spawns and difficulty spikes that may frustrate newcomers.
- The tutorial and guidance within the game are lacking, leading to confusion about mechanics and objectives for new players.
- There are minor bugs and inconsistencies in the user interface that can detract from the overall experience, such as unclear tooltips and mislabeling.
- music13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many players noting its energetic and engaging nature. Some users expressed concerns about the music being AI-generated, but overall, the soundtrack is considered phenomenal and a standout feature. Additionally, the music complements the game's art style and gameplay mechanics, contributing to a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Music is great!”
“Support the motions of the characters and the music is phenomenal.”
“Great game, vivid colors with both relaxing and engaging gameplay depending on the mode you are in. The amazing one-of-a-kind music in the game is out of this world; it really makes your head pop.”
“You can't press escape to get out of the music selection menu.”
“I am also willing to ignore it because they're a solo dev and music is hard.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is enhanced by a mission system that gives it a looter shooter feel, though players may find certain mission types less appealing due to a lack of understanding of their mechanics. While the early gameplay can feel slow, the engaging missions and the promise of future content in early access suggest a captivating adventure ahead. Overall, players appreciate the potential of the story, despite some initial confusion and pacing issues.
“The game is still in early access, the core gameplay mechanics show great promise, the missions are engaging, drawing players into a captivating adventure.”
“Starting out, play a few of the 1-star missions and unlock some of the abilities for the first character, and then the game will pick up; the very beginning can feel slow.”
“I played for 2 hours now and I gotta say I'm having fun; the moment you start unlocking more passives in the skill tree, you feel more confident to play more difficult missions, also the music variation is really something I've never seen before in other games.”
“I feel like I'm only playing the beginning of missions much more than the later bits.”
“This could just be that the story isn't completed, or that you are given 3 star missions from the start.”
“Starting out, playing a few of the 1 star missions and unlocking some of the abilities for the first character can feel slow.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its polish, addictiveness, and engaging mechanics, with players enjoying the diverse character options and captivating missions. Many reviewers note that the game shows great promise, especially in its early access state, and appreciate the combination of fun challenges, quality music, and extensive content. Overall, it is considered a strong addition to its genre.
“The game is still in early access, the core gameplay mechanics show great promise, the missions are engaging, drawing players into a captivating adventure.”
“The core gameplay loop is fun and addicting.”
“Challenging and fun gameplay, awesome music, polished art, a lot of content and upgrades.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their fun and quirky art style, with many players enjoying the vibrant visuals and color customization options. However, some users feel that a more informative introduction, such as a slideshow, could enhance the understanding of the game's context. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The art style is great!”
“I was immediately struck with the fun and quirky graphical style.”
“Really enjoying the art style and the music and color customization options.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“A small introductory slideshow with a couple of artworks and subtitles would go a long way in explaining the game's context.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing stability issues with certain mission types, particularly noting a tendency to avoid missions like "computer glitches" due to their unreliable performance.
“I find myself avoiding some mission types more than others, such as the 'computer glitches' mission type.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and ruin immersion.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly effective, often causing players to laugh so hard that it distracts them from gameplay, leading to unexpected losses.
“Legit made me lose a few times because I couldn't stop laughing.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself chuckling at every turn.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue that keeps the mood light and fun.”
