Gene Shift Auto
- April 30, 2014
- Nik Nak Studios
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of top-down shooter mechanics with RPG elements, allowing for diverse playstyles and character builds.
- The developer is highly engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and incorporating player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
- The multiplayer mode is fast-paced and fun, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like GTA2, while also introducing new mechanics like respawning as a zombie.
- The player base is quite small, making it difficult to find online matches, which can lead to a less enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- Some players have reported issues with the game's polish, including a lack of clarity in the campaign objectives and a need for better tutorials.
- The graphics and design choices have been criticized, with some feeling that the visuals are not up to par and could benefit from improvements.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging singleplayer and cooperative campaign, featuring multiple difficulty settings and a variety of mechanics that keep it interesting and challenging. Players enjoy the fast-paced, top-down shooter experience with diverse weapon options, skill builds, and unique driving mechanics, although some casual players may find the lack of sandbox elements and worldbuilding a drawback. Overall, the game offers a rich and action-packed multiplayer experience that emphasizes skill and teamwork.
“For the gameplay, wonderful singleplayer/coop campaign with multiple difficulty settings.”
“The campaign gameplay is challenging and I love the fact that you can run it with a friend or two if you want.”
“Fast-paced gameplay, diverse gun selection/playstyles/skill builds.”
“It's also not capable of keeping more casual players interested through any sort of sandbox gameplay, experimentation, unique PvE, or worldbuilding.”
“But then you get to skills, which adds another layer of interconnected mechanics to the game.”
“And then you get to chemicals, which are another layer of mechanics and mind games on top of that.”
- story24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a nostalgic homage to the themed gangs of GTA2, featuring a tongue-in-cheek plot that, while thin, offers an engaging single-player campaign and various multiplayer modes. Players appreciate the tactical depth and the integration of NPC quest givers that enhance gameplay, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy intense action and competitive elements. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation that complements the game's explosive gameplay.
“Insofar as story arc, it's a good one and can lead down a lot of roads, all of which make for good shooter-with-moral-elements-lurking-in-the-shadows gameplay.”
“Having completed the single-player campaign, the closest description I can give is the following: imagine the silly, themed gangs from GTA2 each had an extensive story campaign outside the main maps.”
“Its tongue-in-cheek plot is paper-thin.”
“This is as close to a story campaign in the silly world of GTA2 as you'll ever get, and I totally love it.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional sense of humor, often eliciting genuine laughter rather than just mild amusement. Reviewers highlight the humor as a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment of the campaign, making it a fun and engaging way to learn the game mechanics.
“The game has a wonderful sense of humor, and we found ourselves laughing out loud on a few occasions where other games might only draw chuckles.”
“I can cautiously recommend the Geneshift campaign due to the creative skills, solid gunplay, and humor offered.”
“The campaign is fun, it has a sense of humor and it's a good way to figure out how to play the game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as crisp and impressive, showcasing notable features. However, some users feel that the visuals resemble those of Roblox models, suggesting a need for improvement in this area.
“Crisp graphics.”
“Awesome graphics and features.”
“The graphics are impressive and really enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics, oh god, it looks like this game was made from Roblox models. It's not a huge issue, but it's something that should be addressed.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its engaging MOBA-lite mechanics and a well-designed RPG unlock system that enhances the overall experience.
“Great MOBA lite with tons of replayability, featuring a decent RPG unlock system.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted as a standout element, created by a single individual, while other aspects, particularly the survival mode, have received criticism for their execution.
