HIVE: Altenum Wars

About

HIVE is a multiplayer hero shooter in 2.5D side scroll with futuristic style and frenetic gameplay. Up to 10 players will have to fight in hexagon-shaped combat areas, divided into 6 zones, each one with Its own gravity direction. Heroes in HIVE are Hexadiers, and they have several abilities and weapons equipables so that it adapts to the game style of each player.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and exciting take on competitive shooters with innovative gravity mechanics and smooth gameplay.
Players appreciate the art style and find the game fun and frenetic, especially when played with friends.
The developers are actively working on the game, which gives hope for future improvements and a growing community.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
There are significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent lag, which hinder gameplay.
Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in content, with limited modes and generic maps.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the visuals as outdated and plagued by errors, while others appreciate the unique art style despite performance issues, such as low frame rates and poor optimization. Overall, the game's graphical quality appears inconsistent, with some praising it as fantastic and smooth, contrasting sharply with the negative feedback regarding its technical execution.
- “Very interesting take on a shooter game, love the art style.”
- “Fantastic graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “First up, the game visuals are terrible; the overall quality here is lackluster.”
- “Graphical errors abound, and there are no players for a multiplayer game.”
- “I was getting an average of 15fps on the lowest graphical setting.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
Gameplay features a mix of generic platform arenas and a unique "variable gravity" mechanic that enhances movement and combat challenges. While some players find the environments lacking originality, others praise the character mechanics and level design for their creativity and engaging gameplay.
- “Characters and mechanics are just awesome and the levels are the best.”
- “Awesome gravity mechanics!”
- “Gameplay consisted of running about various, painfully generic, asset-flip looking platform arenas with a 'variable gravity' gimmick, and shooting other players, if there were any.”
- “In a gravity-changing hexagon, fighting becomes a new mechanic challenge, and the freedom of movement is immense.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance. However, some users criticize the developers for neglecting single-player storytelling elements and rich content in favor of a focus on player-versus-player interactions, resulting in a lack of depth in the narrative experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and offer no real surprises.”
- “Character development is weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, providing a calming experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game presents an engaging concept but suffers from significant optimization issues, with some players reporting performance problems even on high graphics settings, comparing it unfavorably to PUBG.
- “The game has a fun concept, but it definitely needs some serious optimization.”
- “I was able to play on epic (highest graphics setting), but the optimization is worse than PUBG, in my humble opinion.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent lag, low frame rates, and regular freezing, which hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- “I have huge problems playing the game properly due to significant lag, low FPS, and frequent freezes.”
- “The game is incredibly unstable, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experience constant crashes and connectivity issues that ruin the gaming experience.”