I am Weapon: Revival
- October 23, 2015
- Krealit
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"I am Weapon: Revival" is a first-person shooter game that offers a fast-paced and action-packed experience. As the player, you take on the role of a revived weapon with unique abilities, fighting through hordes of enemies in various environments. The game features a range of weapons to choose from, as well as upgrades and customization options to enhance your gameplay. However, some players have criticized it for its short campaign and repetitive gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an immersive story with great cutscenes and a unique main character that players can develop a liking for.
- The graphics and art style are impressive, creating a dark and creepy atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic, with a variety of weapons and upgradeable skills that keep the action engaging.
- The game is riddled with bugs, including issues with AI behavior, hit detection, and performance problems when minimizing the game.
- Many quests require excessive backtracking, which can make the gameplay feel tedious and repetitive.
- The sound design is inconsistent, with music that can be too loud and distracting, and a lack of feedback when taking damage.
- story46 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a character who has lost their memories and must navigate through various levels to regain them, with a mix of main and side quests that often feel basic and repetitive. While some players appreciate the immersive cutscenes and unique protagonist, many criticize the overall narrative as shallow and lacking depth, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and bugs. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a secondary element to the action, with mixed opinions on its execution and engagement.
“The story is rather immersive with great cutscenes, and I developed a liking for the Duke Nukem-like main character who is very unique.”
“The plot is interesting: having woken up in this strange land and finding your corpse, you must figure out what is going on.”
“Story-wise, it's okay: you are stuck in your nightmare, searching for your memories.”
“This title was obviously done on a budget, no voice acting, the sound design could be better, the story is... meh... but it still has more depth than many games did 20 years ago.”
“Just another top-down shooter with a weak storyline as the game is based around the action.”
“The story is pretty poor and you don't really end up caring about it, the game is just 'kill everything'.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of "I Am Weapon: Revival" receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and atmospheric visuals that effectively create a creepy horror aesthetic. While some players find the graphics to be solid and well-defined, others describe them as mediocre, noting that the overall quality does not stand out. Despite these criticisms, the game's visuals contribute positively to the experience, enhancing the gameplay and ambiance.
“The art style is incredible; I was really amazed by it, and that's why I decided to give I Am Weapon Revival a try. I am honestly not a fan of top-down shooter games, and I did not expect to have so much fun playing it.”
“The design and artwork are fantastically creepy, giving it that eerie atmosphere that can be hard to achieve in games like this.”
“What really astounded me is the graphics; they're really amazing!”
“The graphics look ugly.”
“The actual graphics quality is pretty mediocre though.”
“Overall, the visuals really fit the style of the game and add to the atmosphere, but they're nothing special.”
- music19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the catchy and hardcore soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, while others criticize it for being too loud, repetitive, and inconsistent with gameplay. Many noted that the music sometimes fails to match the action, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“The soundtrack is great and I am enjoying the game so far.”
“The music is very hardcore but it suits the game perfectly.”
“Music in combination with graphics gives a really nice ambience; definitely, artists and composers were inspired by 'Painkiller'.”
“The music is obnoxiously loud and inconsistent.”
“They couldn't even get the music right.”
“The music isn't relevant to areas; it's more of a timed loop.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the chaotic, smooth controls and RPG elements, while others find it repetitive and clunky. Although there are engaging mechanics like character development and mini-games, many reviewers note issues with level design and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's low price point and potential for fun keep some players intrigued.
“You can level up armor, weapons, and skills, but for that, you need to collect some in-game currencies or do some side quests, which I think makes the gameplay more fun. You can also do some mini-games and look for hidden secret paths.”
“The gameplay is chaotic, the controls are smooth, and the checkpoints are adequate.”
“It's a fun top-down shooter with solid gameplay, character development mechanics, and tons of weapons.”
“Gameplay is pretty boring; the level design is not exactly enticing.”
“Gameplay is annoying: how you move, how you shoot, how you turn left and right is so frustrating.”
“Game mechanics are clumsy.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a significant improvement in the latest version, while others still encounter occasional bugs and crashes. Although many users experienced no major issues, a few noted sound glitches and lack of polish, suggesting that the game may not be suitable for achievement hunters due to its instability. Overall, while the game has become more stable, it still has room for improvement.
“The game is completely bug-free.”
“There are no glitches, crashes, or issues with the game.”
“I was unfortunate enough to play the earlier version of this game (without the 'revival' subtitle), which was a horrible buggy mess. I vowed never to touch this again.”
“If you're an achievement hunter, pass this game by as it's too buggy.”
“It seems to have a few bugs (sound glitches, text on quests didn't work properly on one of the quests) and it lacks overall polish.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and eerie design, effectively capturing a classic 90's gaming vibe. The visuals complement the overall theme, particularly the clown motif, enhancing the immersive experience. Many reviewers note that it stands out within its genre for its unique and engaging atmosphere.
“The design and artwork are fantastically creepy, giving it that eerie atmosphere that can be hard to achieve in games like this.”
“Good game with a nice classic 90's gaming atmosphere.”
“It already has the best atmosphere among other games of the genre.”
“Overall, the visuals really fit the style of the game and add to the atmosphere, but they're nothing special.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features engaging character development mechanics that enhance the overall experience, complementing its solid gameplay and diverse weapon options.
“It's a fun top-down shooter with solid gameplay, character development mechanics, and tons of weapons.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its timing, with players finding it amusingly predictable, as if it operates on a precise schedule that culminates in a crash after about an hour of play.
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
“The game's quirky sense of humor kept me entertained and eager to see what would happen next.”
