Executive Assault
- July 17, 2015
- Hesketh Studios Ltd
- 84h median play time
Get on Steam"Executive Assault" is a real-time strategy and first-person shooter game hybrid. Players can build and manage their own bases, while also controlling individual units in FPS combat. The game features intense PvP and AI combat, with a focus on strategic base building and tactical unit control. Overseeing every aspect of your company is crucial for success, from researching new technologies to commanding your soldiers in battle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique blend of RTS and FPS gameplay that allows players to control units directly in first-person mode.
- Fun and engaging mechanics with a large tech tree and customizable units.
- Great for multiplayer sessions with friends, providing a chaotic and entertaining experience.
- Limited content with only a handful of maps and no single-player campaign or map editor.
- AI can be overly aggressive and unbalanced, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the game.
- Bugs and performance issues, including crashes and clunky controls, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay175 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique blend of RTS and FPS mechanics, featuring engaging base-building and a variety of innovative mechanics that keep players invested. While the game offers a fun and dynamic experience, it suffers from unpolished mechanics, balance issues, and a lack of content, particularly in single-player modes. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for multiplayer enjoyment, especially with friends, but requires further optimization and development to reach its full potential.
“The gameplay reminds me a bit of the old 2005 Battlefront 2 crossed with Supreme Commander.”
“The RTS mechanics are really engaging too, as trying to balance your large tree of researches, production of iron, and time fighting alongside your troops in first person keeps the match dynamic.”
“The gameplay is fantastic and there is so much to research.”
“It's optimized poorly, its FPS mechanics are surface level at best and flawed.”
“But after a while you should realize it's the same thing over and over and it's a cool concept with RTS and FPS but it feels like it compromises the gameplay for both in order to stick it in there.”
“The controls are clunky, the game looks like it came out in 1999, it's slow, the 'strategy' is impenetrable, portions of the game remain buggy and broken, it's boring by yourself and impossible to play with anyone else, victory is long, boring and provides no sense of accomplishment.”
- graphics165 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are generally subpar, often likened to early 2000s or even late 90s visuals. While some appreciate the indie charm and find the graphics serviceable for gameplay, others criticize them for being outdated and lacking polish. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not impress, the gameplay experience can still be enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings.
“It's graphics are totally okay, especially the vehicle cockpits are beautifully made.”
“They put such big graphics into this game it's like photoreal, bro.”
“The graphics and gameplay are nothing to write home about, however its core idea lets it stand above the rest and allows for some really fun moments, especially with friends.”
“The graphics are terrible, the user interface could be best described as 'well enough', the AI is kind of buggy but does its job, I guess.”
“There's simply too many glitches and graphical errors to call this a complete game in my opinion.”
“The graphics aren't great, which is fine, but at long ranges if an enemy player is firing at you, all you see is their muzzle flash because they won't load in.”
- music41 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its epic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during intense battles. The inclusion of humorous elements like elevator music adds a unique charm, making moments of tension feel lighter. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some players even deeming it worth purchasing separately.
“The soundtrack is unexpectedly good and epic too!”
“First off, the soundtrack is unreal; this game shouldn't have a soundtrack of this extreme, but it works so well in conveying the action that I don't even care. I really want this OST!”
“Rushing into another CEO's building with your army of robots, destroying thick metal doors and ceiling-mounted turrets along the way, then going into an elevator to his command office, listening to the calming elevator music, and watching a giant robot outside destroying everything around him, finally shooting the enemy CEO and watching him ragdoll around has to be the best gaming experience I've had in a while.”
“If music be the food of life, this is the greasy limp sandwich crammed with gravel, tartar sauce, and STDs.”
“The music is amazeballs.”
“Main menu music not affected by sound sliders.”
- stability39 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and freezes, making it feel unfinished and unplayable at times. Players have noted issues with the user interface, AI, and overall performance, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite these problems, some users still find enjoyment in the game, suggesting it has potential if the stability issues are addressed.
“However, although I love this game, it is very buggy, has stupid AI, and crashes on the beastiest of computers.”
“The game constantly crashes, freezes, and even my CEO fell through the map making the game unplayable. The game is great and it is clearly a work in progress, but I feel you are still paying for an early access rather than a complete game, with so many new features. Even the updates can cause the game to break; the update we got yesterday caused the game to also run in 800x600 with menu items being so stretched they appear outside the viewable screen.”
“This game is buggy, glitchy, the units T-pose from time to time, and the weapon balance is absurd.”
- optimization27 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues even on high-end machines, as well as poor frame rate mechanics and a generally unfinished feel. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, the consensus is that it requires substantial optimization improvements, particularly for older hardware and in user interface responsiveness. Overall, the game's performance detracts from the experience, making it less appealing to potential buyers.
“Executive Assault manages to avoid severe bugs, and so far I haven't noticed any major performance issues.”
“It has some performance issues that persist even on a high-end gaming machine, but it offers quite a bit of customization options for the units, and the FPS perspective is very neat and unique.”
“Fps and RTS hybrid, both my favorite styles of games all wrapped up into one nice, neat, and fairly well-optimized package.”
“Needs optimization and general gameplay improvements.”
“It's optimized poorly; its FPS mechanics are surface level at best and flawed.”
“There are also massive optimization issues even for computers that far surpass the recommended specs like mine.”
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional campaign or missions, focusing instead on skirmish modes and multiplayer gameplay, which some players find limiting. While the premise involves players controlling a CEO in a battle for dominance, the overall story is minimal and largely absent, leading to mixed feelings about the narrative depth. Despite this, the customizable units and engaging RTS mechanics provide a satisfying experience for those who enjoy strategic gameplay, even if the storytelling aspect is underdeveloped.
“The premise regarding Executive Assault is that the player takes control of an executive businessman who is essentially the only human on the battlefield trying to take over the world.”
“Although there is no backstory, at least not yet, you play as a CEO sitting inside your simple, but comfortable office at the top of your tower, fighting with or against up to three other CEOs on a decently sized map.”
“You are able to enter the enemy's base buildings in FPS style or conduct your own assassin missions during the battle.”
“Do not buy this game if you're expecting to play any kind of single player mission.”
“Other cons: where's the storyline and campaign?”
“Despite having no story mode, a missed opportunity in my opinion, this is a great little game to play with and reminds me heavily of the Earth 2140/50/60 games, mostly from the unit design system where you equip your units for battle before making them.”
- humor23 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by quirky, light-hearted elements that elicit chuckles, such as amusing bugs, funny character interactions, and clever touches like elevator music and humorous death statements. Players find the comedic aspects enhance the gameplay experience, making it entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, while the humor may not be overwhelming, it adds a unique charm that contributes to the game's originality and fun factor.
“Just naming your company and walking around your base is fun enough for the money with all the great humor and little touches that have been put into the game.”
“Now, me and a friend die laughing at the charging suicidal bots, and the amazing ragdoll effects when the CEO dies.”
“Funny little things like elevator music, martini-drinking pilots, and funny death statements from bots.”
“The humor in this game falls flat, relying too much on funny bugs rather than clever writing.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are stale and the humor feels forced.”
“The attempts at humor often miss the mark, making the game feel more awkward than amusing.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly replayable due to its unique mechanics and dynamic gameplay, others feel it lacks value without friends or a matchmaking system. Overall, the innovative blend of FPS and RTS elements contributes to a varied experience, but the absence of certain features may limit its long-term appeal for solo players.
“Great replay value; no two matches are ever the same.”
“I think it is an innovative and great concept for a game that I believe has endless replay value!”
“The very unique aspect that you can control your units and experience the fight on a new dimension, as well as the many ways you can set up your base and infiltrate the enemy's base, adds a lot of replay value.”
“No matchmaking system (if we had this, the game would have tremendous replay value)”
“Very poor replay value without friends to play with”
“Definitely a good purchase if you're into RTS games, though it may not be as replayable as you think, and remember to use the two-hour refund policy to make sure the game is right for you.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its epic and intense battle scenes, complemented by a fitting sci-fi backdrop. While some sound elements are considered generic, they still enhance the overall experience. The scale and immersive corporate future war setting contribute significantly to the game's addictiveness and appeal.
“The premise is amazing and the atmosphere is incredible.”
“The scale and atmosphere are probably my favorite thing about the game.”
“This game has an amazing atmosphere and is extremely addicting.”
“The sounds are pretty generic, but they are appropriate and add to the sci-fi atmosphere.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some appreciate the strategic elements involved in weapon selection and base setup, many feel that the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to engage with the game fully.
“Very tedious and boring.”
“Provides a fair few hours of multiplayer gameplay before becoming tedious.”
“Unfortunately, this leads me to think that there is really only one starting path to choose from, and setting up your base with the essentials just seems tedious. This is why I'm not bothering to start a me vs AI game, because I feel I need to know exactly how to play the game and understand every technology path just so I won't die miserably. Even if I did, I still wouldn't be having fun with this game.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the developer's focus on profit rather than improving the game or addressing its issues, particularly the broken energy system. Overall, the game is perceived as an unfinished product that prioritizes revenue over quality.
“This game had potential, but instead of continuing to update and fix the broken energy system, the developer has decided to make another cash grab game.”
“Unfinished Unity asset cash grab.”
“It's obvious that this is a cash grab from the developer for a very unpolished title.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features significant character development, particularly among the executive characters, allowing players to witness their growth and transformation throughout the narrative.
“There is a lot of character development with each of the executive characters.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth in the characters throughout the game.”
“The characters seem to remain static, with little to no evolution in their personalities or backstories.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustrations with unresponsive aircraft controls and subpar graphics, which detract from the overall experience.
