Germ Wars
- November 21, 2016
- SvarogStudios
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and fast-paced experience with a solid upgrade system that enhances gameplay as you progress.
- It provides a good amount of content for its price, with many achievements and customization options available.
- The music and overall concept of playing as a white blood cell defending against germs is enjoyable and adds a unique twist.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with attacks not working and enemies behaving erratically.
- Many players find the initial gameplay slow and grindy, leading to boredom after a short period.
- The graphics and dark color palette may feel uninviting and contribute to a bleak atmosphere.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around repetitive mechanics of throwing oneself at opponents, which may lack depth beyond surface-level differences. Despite its technical limitations, "Germ Wars" offers solid mechanics and enjoyable controls, making for a fun experience overall.
“Germ Wars, although not the most technically impressive indie game, is built on a solid foundation and good mechanics.”
“Gameplay is quite fun, and the controls with the keyboard work perfectly.”
“It is also highly relevant to the gameplay.”
“However, since the whole 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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music features three enjoyable tracks that complement its casual action theme, allowing players to switch between them in the menu. Overall, the music is well-received, providing a relaxing backdrop for gameplay.
“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.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of [i]germ wars[/i] is minimal, lacking a traditional narrative or lore, focusing instead on action. However, it conveys a broader moral about perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.
“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.”
“Germ Wars offers an action arena version, with no educational twists or even a storyline or lore at all.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any meaningful character development.”
“There is no real narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the early game experience to be slow and tedious, with grinding for upgrade points being particularly frustrating, as defeating even a single enemy feels laborious without enhancements.
“Unfortunately, the start is extremely slow, and it is grindy to earn points for upgrades, as killing even a single germ is tedious without them.”
“The grinding aspect of the game feels excessive, making progress frustratingly slow and unengaging.”
“I found the grinding to be a major drawback; it takes far too long to level up and unlock new content.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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, with the interface of darkish red and purple flesh, certainly don't look inviting or appetizing.”
