Earth Overclocked

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In "Earth Overclocked," players navigate a dystopian future as a member of the rebellion, fighting against an oppressive regime. Featuring real-time tactical combat, the game challenges players to strategize and adapt to ever-changing battle conditions. With a rich storyline and various customization options, Earth Overclocked offers a unique and immersive experience in the fight for freedom.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a variety of weapons and enemies.
It has a simple yet engaging premise that keeps players coming back for more.
The controls are fluid and the game supports both keyboard and controller, enhancing the overall experience.

The time limit and weapon durability mechanics can lead to frustrating gameplay, making it feel luck-dependent.
Graphics and sound design are considered mediocre, lacking polish and variety.
The game feels underpopulated and repetitive, with some players noting a lack of meaningful content.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and addictive twin-stick mechanics, offering a nostalgic experience enhanced by a solid soundtrack. While the variety of weapons and fluid controls contribute positively, some players note a lack of content and occasional performance slowdowns. Overall, it provides a satisfying experience typical of rogue-like games, though it may feel limited due to its early-access status and developer abandonment.
- “It's a fun twin-stick adventure with a fair amount of interesting ideas and mechanics that I best leave for you to discover.”
- “The twin-stick controls are fluid on gamepad and give enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The variety of weapons is great and the overall gameplay is fun.”
- “Too bad that this game lacks more content and variety in gameplay, and since the devs abandoned this project, it's gonna be as it is for the rest of its existence.”
- “I regret buying this, being seduced by its rotmg-like gameplay style.”
- “Despite the level of graphics, the game still manages to slow down from time to time (not on a level that would affect gameplay, but I still felt it necessary to mention).”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
40%
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor or mediocre, particularly criticizing the retro pixel art style as a sign of the developer's lack of talent. While some appreciate the art style and creative elements, the overall execution is seen as lacking, with specific issues noted in ground textures and general visual quality. Despite these shortcomings, a few players found the graphics acceptable within the context of the gameplay.
- “I liked the art style, the controls, and the actual concept of the game.”
- “The game has some nice retro graphics, many creative and fun to use weapons, and a few different modes to play.”
- “Earth Overclocked was an interesting experience to me; the playermodels are decent, but the ground textures need some work before they look natural in this environment.”
- “Gamemaker provides the graphics engine, but the visuals are very poor even within its standards.”
- “Basic things like decent graphics (retro pixel art is used because the developer lacked the talent for proper graphics), smooth screen scrolling, customizable resolution and controls, etc. elude the developers' capability here.”
- “As an artist and designer, I will say the artwork could use some improvement.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story in "Earth Overclocked" is described as basic yet engaging, requiring players to complete multiple playthroughs to unlock its full narrative potential, including special boss battles tied to different runs. While some humor may not resonate with everyone, the creative elements and the overarching goal provide a sense of intrigue that elevates the experience beyond typical genre offerings. Overall, the narrative is simple but effectively encourages players to explore and ponder the game's conclusion.
- “Earth Overclocked is like a Dan Abnett story; rich in creativity and offering so much more than it needs to be enjoyable.”
- “I mean, many of the games in this genre come with no proper story or goal whatsoever, while Earth Overclocked makes you wonder about the ending.”
- “There are also two special story-related boss battles that you unlock by finishing different runs in different suits.”
- “In order to unlock the full story, we have to play through a series of playthroughs: first, we must beat the game's original mode, 'Distorted Earth', to access the game's 'hard mode', 'Earth Unleashed'.”
- “It's nothing special; the story is pretty basic and there's some stupid humor in it. Even though the whole thing is just a few lines, it still makes you wonder.”
- “Many of the games in this genre come with no proper story or goal whatsoever, while 'Earth Overclocked' makes you wonder about the ending.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a heart-pumping soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay and evokes nostalgia. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others describe it as generic and lacking memorability, with concerns that it may become repetitive during extended play. Overall, the music enhances the experience but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The combo of soundtracks and the gameplay gives this game a lot of chills, as it has an old-school style that brings a lot of nostalgia.”
- “The game is pretty amazing for the price; the music is cool, the combat is entertaining, and having to play against the stopwatch adds a little tension to the game.”
- “The music is a heart-pumping tune that matches the hectic nature of the game.”
- “The music is all right: a heart-pumping tune that matches the hectic nature of the game, but if we plan on playing through the hardcore mode, it'll grow old fast.”
- “The combination of soundtracks and gameplay gives this game a lot of chills, as it has an old-school style that brings a lot of nostalgia.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as very funny, featuring a mix of basic storytelling and silly humor that, despite its simplicity, provokes thought. Players appreciate the inclusion of amusing weapons and comical enemies, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “There are also fun weapons and hilarious enemies.”
- “Very funny.”
- “It's nothing special, the story is pretty basic and there's some silly humor in it, but it still makes you wonder.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it fast and enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, others feel that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it. Overall, opinions suggest that the replay value is limited, though it may be considered acceptable given the game's price.
- “Fast, replayable, good.”
- “Replayability is zero - once you're through, you can erase it.”
- “Well, seems fair enough for its price and replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and an overall sense of imbalance that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “This game is unstable, buggy, and just generally feels unbalanced and unfair.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often becoming monotonous just a few minutes into gameplay.
- “Grinding became tedious just a few minutes in.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding quickly turned into a chore.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be incredibly monotonous and unengaging.”