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Epigenesis

68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, stability
68% User Score Based on 580 reviews

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"Epigenesis is a multiplayer shooter/sports game where two teams compete in a futuristic, non-lethal ball game. Players use gravity cannons to navigate platforms and score goals, with the ultimate goal of capturing towers and constructing a node system. Teamwork, tactics, and precision are crucial as you strive for eternal glory in this unique game."

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 580 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game is a unique blend of fast-paced FPS and sports mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The graphics and art style are visually appealing, creating an immersive environment.
  • Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it a great option for local multiplayer or LAN parties.
  • The player base is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find online matches.
  • The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with weapon mechanics and AI behavior.
  • There are significant technical issues, including lag and poor optimization, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique mechanics and fluid movement, offering a fun and strategic experience, particularly in multiplayer settings. However, many players express frustration over the lack of an active community, which limits the enjoyment of the game, especially in single-player modes. While the concept and execution are praised, issues such as clunky mechanics and occasional graphical lag detract from the overall experience.

    • “Great mechanics that feel fluid after a while of practice.”
    • “It's really fluid, and the seed-planting mechanic that allows you to capture platforms is really interesting.”
    • “All of this mixed with the ball scoring gameplay and the seed system, allowing you to shape the battlefield with various types of offensive/defensive plants and give your team passive bonuses.”
    • “The game felt overall very well put together and had a really great concept with decent execution but fell down because of its heavy reliance on multiplayer gameplay but nobody is playing it.”
    • “Epigenesis is not worth buying even though it is a functional game, because there isn't much to it other than simple gameplay and a few maps, and the worst fact being that virtually no one plays it... you will be forced to play against the AI most of the time.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and lags graphically too often, and especially at critical times, it seems.”
  • graphics
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and environments, while others criticize the poor optimization and graphical engine performance, leading to low frame rates. Many users appreciate the aesthetic design, likening it to popular titles, but note that the graphics can suffer from clunky execution and require adjustments for optimal performance. Overall, while there are standout elements, the inconsistency in quality and optimization detracts from the overall graphical experience.

    • “It has great graphics and awesome environments!”
    • “The awesome graphics - the sceneries, arenas, and characters are pretty much made beautifully.”
    • “Surprisingly fun with really good graphics and gameplay.”
    • “For a UE3 game, the graphics are really badly done.”
    • “First and main: very bad quality of graphical engine, because of which I had about 20fps - obviously coding issues of the game.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and lags graphically too often, and especially at critical times, it seems.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the electronic soundtrack unwarranted, while others appreciate its intensity and suitability for fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the music is described as strong and effective, though there are calls for it to be faster and more intense to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Strong music with a violent effect really feels awesome!”
    • “Perfect music for a fast, thrilling match and makes me serious while playing.”
    • “Epigenesis has pretty interesting design (music, maps, etc.)”
    • “The electronic music is unwarranted.”
    • “People writing songs that voices never share.”
    • “I wish the music was a little faster and more intense though.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users noting it is "a bit buggy" and experiencing issues like server discrepancies. Despite these bugs, many players still find the game enjoyable and worth the investment, suggesting that while stability could be improved, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “I really enjoyed it; it's not bug-free, but it's pretty solid at what it does.”
    • “Game is incredibly buggy - choose a server, it's full despite having 9/10 players (hardly any players by the way).”
    • “I don't know why this game gets such bad reviews other than it being a bit buggy.”
    • “Still a bit buggy, but definitely worth the wait and money!”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect received a mixed review, with a rating of 7.5/10 due to the absence of backstory and plot, as well as a lack of a tutorial for single-player mode. Players felt that these elements detracted from the overall experience.

  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game reminiscent of a farming simulator, suggesting that it requires significant time and effort to progress. Many feel that the grind is excessive, with some even indicating that it may necessitate a second life to fully engage with the content.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “Imagine basketball as a farming simulator.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grindy.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report significant issues with graphics optimization, others find the overall optimization promising, noting that it has the potential to improve further with future updates and design overhauls.

    • “Great! It has the usual early access bugs, but it's amazing fun and will be even better once it's done after a design overhaul, balancing, optimization, etc.”
    • “Really bad graphics optimization.”
    • “Great, has the usual early access bugs but it's amazing fun and will be even better once it's done after a design overhaul, balancing, optimization, etc.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game consistently enjoyable, often leading to smiles and laughter during gameplay. However, some feel that while the humor is present, the overall quality of the game may not meet expectations.

    • “I'm almost always smiling or laughing when playing this game; there just needs to be more people who play it.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free to play with no in-app purchases, which enhances the overall user experience.

    • “Seriously, it's free to play, and there are no in-app purchases.”
    • “The game offers a great experience without pushing for any monetization.”
    • “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game fully without spending a dime.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound, often leading to intense feelings that resonate deeply, with some expressing a willingness to experience the tears again for the sake of the narrative.

    • “Unplugged my keyboard and disconnected my internet. 10/10 would cry again.”
    • “This game made me feel a whirlwind of emotions; I laughed, I cried, and I felt deeply connected to the characters.”
    • “The story resonated with me on a personal level, leaving me in tears by the end.”

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22h Median play time
22h Average play time
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