Germ Wars
- November 20, 2016
- SvarogStudios
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Get on itch.io StoreIt's the flu season and you're stuck at home feeling sick. Or maybe you are just bored but still want to do some good in this world. Now you can headbutt viruses, bacteria and other germs into oblivion, and look damn cool while doing it!Take control of a determined White Blood Cell on a quest for self discovery, vengeance, punishment and annihilation of all evil germs who would dare infiltrate an …
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Reviews
- Germ Wars offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay experience with a solid upgrade system that allows for customization and progression.
- The game has a unique concept of playing as a white blood cell, providing an engaging and casual action experience.
- For its price, Germ Wars is considered a good time-waster with easy achievements and enjoyable music.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including unresponsive controls and erratic enemy behavior that can ruin the experience.
- Many players find the game becomes boring after a short time, lacking depth and variety in gameplay.
- The graphics and overall aesthetic are described as dark and uninviting, contributing to a bleak atmosphere.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Germ Wars is centered around repetitive mechanics of launching oneself at opponents, which may feel superficial despite being enjoyable. While the game may lack technical sophistication, it is built on solid mechanics and offers fun controls that work well with a keyboard. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging, though it may not offer significant depth.
“Germ Wars, although not the most technically impressive indie game, is built on a solid foundation and good mechanics.”
“Gameplay is quite fun and controls with keyboard work perfectly.”
“It is also highly relevant to the gameplay.”
“However, since the whole of the gameplay is centered around actually throwing yourself over and over again into your opponents, I'm not certain that there's a whole lot of difference beyond the surface level.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features three enjoyable tracks that complement the casual action theme well, allowing players to switch between them in the menu. Overall, users find the music relaxing and fitting for the gameplay experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There are three cool songs that fit the casual action theme nicely, and you can switch between them in the menu.”
“The music is pretty cool.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is highlighted by a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting a deeper message for players. However, in contrast, the game "Germ Wars" is criticized for lacking any narrative or lore, focusing solely on action without educational elements.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“[i]Germ Wars[/i] offers an action arena version, with no educational twists or even a storyline or lore at all.”
“[i]Germ Wars[/i] offers an action arena version, with no educational twists or even a storyline or lore at all.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly at the beginning, where progress feels slow and tedious due to the difficulty of defeating enemies without upgrades. This leads to a repetitive experience as players struggle to earn points for necessary enhancements.
“Unfortunately, the start is extremely slow, and it is grindy to get points for upgrades, as killing even a single germ is tedious without upgrades.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a darkish red and purple color scheme that many users find uninviting and unappetizing, detracting from the overall visual appeal of the game.
“The graphics, the interface of darkish red and purple flesh certainly doesn't look inviting or appetizing.”
