HungryAliens

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HungryAliens is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 786 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

monetization55 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a unique art style that appeals to players.
Gameplay is engaging and allows for skill expression, making it fun to play.
There are plenty of rewards available for both free-to-play and paying players, making it accessible.

The game has a steep difficulty curve, especially after early levels, which can lead to frustration.
Progression is heavily gated by a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play players to advance.
Frequent crashes and connection issues hinder the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
37%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and charming art style, with many users highlighting the unique character designs and overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the polished animations and fluid graphics, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some noted minor issues with visibility and performance during intense moments. Overall, the aesthetic stands out in the genre, making it a visually delightful experience.
- “The artwork and alien designs are gorgeous .”
- “The vibrant graphics and quirky characters made every moment a delight.”
- “I absolutely love the graphics and cleanness of the art.”
- “The graphics had me thinking holocure, but I would have settled for vampire survivors.”
- “Graphics are ok, though a bit small and hard to see properly.”
- “What starts off as a decent survivor type game with a cute art style quickly becomes a series of arbitrary hurdles that you don't have the stats to pass.”
monetization
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
5%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the presence of expensive microtransactions and a high monthly fee to remove ads. While the game allows for free play without forced ads, some users express frustration over the slow progression and the necessity of watching ads for rewards, which can lead to crashes. Overall, players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads during gameplay but desire a one-time purchase option to permanently eliminate ads instead of a subscription model.
- “Cutsey fun and so far no ads to be able to play.”
- “Love the game, hate the monetization.”
- “Should be a one-time purchase for no advertisements, not a monthly subscription fee.”
- “It's pretty cash grabby in the sense that there's a lot of very expensive things you can buy, but you don't have to buy them to play the game. Getting new aliens takes a month and the challenges are difficult at times, such as some of them requiring specific aliens, even if you don't have them, meaning some challenges just won't be done for the next few months. Also, the new guild system is weird and takes way too many points to level up.”
- “The difficulty spike at chapter 3 is crazy; I think they purposely do it so that you buy their microtransactions.”
- “Loved the style of the game, but it's the same old cash grab practices with these games.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and a charming art style that enhances the experience. However, many players express frustration with repetitive elements, balance issues, and the presence of pay-to-win mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, it often feels bogged down by microtransactions and a lack of variety in weapons and abilities.
- “Gameplay is smooth and gets challenging as you progress.”
- “The fun concept and characters were the reason I downloaded it, and the simple roguelite gameplay loop is why I stuck around.”
- “The gameplay is really engaging with clever puzzles that kept me on my toes.”
- “The gameplay is too hard; the Chapter 4 map is too small and the overwhelming amount of enemies makes it impossible to survive. I failed 20 times on the Chapter 4 boss, and the skills are too fast and spammy to dodge. The game seems designed to push you to pay to win, instead of balancing it to be fun and free to play.”
- “After stage 5, it is obviously designed to aggravate and stress the player to the point of 'angry spending' so that the frustration will stop and provide some form of satisfaction in the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a direct rip-off from Vampire Survivors on PC, straight onto mobile.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The game's story is generally viewed as unremarkable, often overshadowed by its gacha mechanics and gameplay elements. While some players appreciate the humor and graphics, noting that the story adds a fun layer to the experience, others find it lacking depth and originality compared to similar titles. Overall, the narrative is seen as a secondary aspect, with many players expressing a desire for more engaging content and longer missions.
- “I love the story aspect well enough.”
- “Love the graphics and the story, the devs definitely put a lot of work into it.”
- “Great graphics, smooth controls, humorous storyline.”
- “Vampire survival clone with anime art, the story does not matter; it has gacha mechanics for the characters/gear.”
- “This is beyond the normal scope of grinding and getting good as progression comes to a halt at some story checkpoints.”
- “My biggest complaint to this point was that the difficulty curve means you need to farm cleared main missions, but just found out that the ability to autobattle missions is locked behind a $12/month subscription.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and detracting from the overall enjoyment, particularly after early chapters. While the game features appealing art and smooth controls, many reviewers express frustration with the difficulty spikes and resource gating that necessitate prolonged grinding, often leading to a tedious experience. Some players appreciate the potential for rare items through grinding, but overall, the consensus is that the grind becomes overwhelming and impacts the fun factor significantly.
- “However, this game is so so so grindy and becomes completely not fun to play around chapter 5.”
- “This is beyond the normal scope of grinding and getting good as progression comes to a halt at some story checkpoints.”
- “It is so absurdly difficult to level up characters because resources are gatekept from you, so you have to struggle to grind for them in hopes of making the grinding easier, but it just isn't.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating its wacky storylines, cute characters, and funny gameplay elements that enhance the overall experience. The combination of engaging graphics, smooth controls, and a humorous narrative contributes to its addictiveness and enjoyment. Overall, the game successfully delivers a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “I loved the humor throughout, which made it feel extra fun.”
- “This is a nice funny take on the typical versions of this game.”
- “Great graphics, smooth controls, humorous story line.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The character development in the game is highly praised for its appealing artwork and cute, colorful designs, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the strategic elements of the game, noting that the character design contributes positively to their enjoyment, while also highlighting the unobtrusive nature of ads. Overall, the character design is a standout feature that adds charm and engagement to the gameplay.
- “Got drawn to the artwork and character design, and it did not disappoint.”
- “Having fun, never played a survivor-type game before; nice art style, and whoever did the character designs is an OG.”
- “Giving this game 2 stars instead of 1 star because of the cute character design and art.”
- “I really like the character designs, and I love that ads aren't shoved down your throat while playing the game.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues that can be both manageable and frustrating, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios. Users have requested more adjustable performance options and noted that the game struggles with lag when multiple enemies are present, indicating a need for significant improvements in optimization.
- “I've heard that hardcoding enemies to check for player position less than every tick can do a lot for improving performance.”
- “Needs some serious movement and will optimization.”
- “Performance issues are present, sometimes manageable, sometimes frustrating.”
- “Message to developers: please include more options to adjust game performance.”
- “Not optimized for a long period of time; it started to lag when the enemies pile up. Not recommended to download.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern for users, with frequent freezing issues and unresponsive controls reported during gameplay. Players have experienced crashes that require restarting the app, particularly during raids and when attempting to claim rewards, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the game has a fun and unique art style, the persistent bugs hinder a smooth gaming experience.
- “My only bad experience with this game is the controls; the joystick is so buggy that it doesn't even move the way you want it to, making you an easy target for elite bosses and their AOE attacks. Kindly fix that issue!”
- “But I don't know if it's a bug or my phone, but it seems like every time I try to claim anything, it doesn't acknowledge my tapping or it freezes up, and I have to restart.”
- “Good game, pretty fun, unique art style. My only issue is that when trying to raid, my game freezes and I have to close the app, and the attempt still counts. I haven't been able to start a single one since downloading the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that it contributes to the game's addictiveness and fun, with some considering it an improvement over the original. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that complements the engaging gameplay.
- “Io clone, with catchy music and alien characters.”
- “Very well thought out game, very much like the original but with better music and more of a challenge. I would play this 5/5 days a week and two more times!”
- “Hilariously fun and very addicting to play; the music is very enjoyable.”
- “The music is catchy but feels like a clone of other games.”
- “While the game is well thought out and has improved upon the original, the music doesn't stand out and can become repetitive.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional response to the game, feeling a sense of vulnerability and frustration even when facing mini bosses that don't physically touch their character. This highlights the game's ability to evoke intense feelings and create a connection between the player and the challenges they encounter.