Impact Point

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Impact Point is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Kontrollable and was released on July 20, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

IMPACT POINT! – An ultra satisfying, fast paced, 2-4 player, arena based, multiplayer, top down 2D shooter. An arena shooter with no respawns. Grab what you can and be the last one standing. Featuring exciting gunplay, a bunch of weapons, character customization, gore, and fast paced action. What more could you want? Impact Point was also heavil…

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,023 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
Simple yet enjoyable gameplay reminiscent of Hotline Miami, with a charming retro aesthetic.
Free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a casual gaming experience.

Severely lacking player base, making it difficult to find matches or enjoy the game as intended.
Poor balance in weapon mechanics, with certain weapons like the sniper rifle being overpowered.
Limited content with only a few maps and game modes, leading to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and smooth, with a strong emphasis on tactical shooting mechanics, though it suffers from a lack of variety in weapons and game modes. Players appreciate the game's vibrant atmosphere and soundtrack, but many feel it could benefit from additional movement mechanics and interactive elements to enhance the experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, it can become repetitive and slow-paced, especially compared to faster-paced titles like Hotline Miami.
- “Great soundtrack, fun fast gameplay, just overall fun.”
- “Ahead of its time, outstanding graphics, diversity of weapons, enthralling gameplay, fantastic character customization, easy to learn, and hands down, the best matchmaking system I have ever experienced in an online game.”
- “The game plays like a tactical shooter, where the characters are incredibly slow and die incredibly quickly, but the game is scored and built like a free-for-all movement shooter where mechanical skill is the bigger factor.”
- “When I went into the game with expectations of it being very similar to Hotline Miami, with one-hit kills and fast-paced gameplay and an energetic soundtrack, this game doesn't have that; but what it also doesn't have is more weapon variety, as most weapons seem useless in favor of other weapons that are superior.”
- “If you're used to the fast gameplay of Hotline Miami, this tries, but doesn't really quite make it in terms of replicating that; you move slow, you fire slow.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its vibe and retro feel, often likening it to synthwave. However, some feel that the soundtrack does not match the fast-paced gameplay they expected, describing it as too low-fi and calming for the game's intensity. Overall, while the music is generally praised, there are calls for more energetic tracks and original compositions to enhance the experience.
- “Grate game, gameplay is smooth and the retro feel and music is a nice addition to it, the gun mechanics are great, it's an all-out fun experience.”
- “Great soundtrack, fun fast gameplay, just overall fun.”
- “10/10 music, great game.”
- “Personally, the game seems to be a multiplayer version of Hotline Miami, but it feels too slow-paced to match the high-octane feel of Hotline Miami, along with the music being too lo-fi to also have that same quick and upbeat feel Hotline had.”
- “When I went into the game with expectations of it being very similar to Hotline Miami, with one-hit kills and fast-paced gameplay and an energetic soundtrack, and this game doesn't have that; but what it also doesn't have is more weapon variety, as most weapons seem useless in favor of other weapons that are superior to the others.”
- “The calming soundtrack doesn't pair too well with the gameplay, and some elements such as a HP bar would be nice.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users labeling them as sub-par and among the worst on Steam, while others praise the unique art style and aesthetic appeal. Despite the criticisms, a few players appreciate the game's visuals for their retro charm and compatibility with lower-end PCs. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke strong opinions, ranging from disappointment to admiration for their distinctiveness.
- “I love the art style.”
- “Amazing game with god-tier graphics and great gameplay.”
- “Ahead of its time, outstanding graphics, diversity of weapons, enthralling gameplay, fantastic character customization, easy to learn, and hands down, the best matchmaking system I have ever experienced in an online game.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “This game is Hotline Miami if it had a lamer art style, dead servers, repetitive gameplay, and got boring after 30 minutes.”
- “Starting with visuals, plenty of vaporwave but a bit bland given the vibrant art style of the game it most draws from.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, particularly when played with friends, as players find it consistently funny and entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laughter and fun moments, making it a great choice for social gaming. However, some comments hint at potentially controversial humor, which may not resonate with all players.
- “It's a very funny game to play with friends.”
- “It's really funny!”
- “It's funny to play with your friends.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization in "impact point" is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, featuring pervasive microtransactions reminiscent of mobile app stores. Reviewers highlight the game's low quality and minimal development effort, with monetization strategies integrated into every aspect, including a controversial marketplace for trading tokens for real money. Overall, the game's approach to monetization is seen as exploitative and detrimental to the player experience.
- “Impact Point is a pretty nasty cash grab... a bare minimum viable product, a retro pixel art top-down shooter/PVP arena with disgusting monetization baked into every aspect of the game. Any and all ways a developer can try to scam money out of gamers are here: cash shop, Steam 'NFT' marketplace items. It's appalling.”
- “And the quality is through the floor here; it's probably an hour's worth of development time and four hours spent on cash shop monetization.”
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's narrative is largely absent, with players feeling that the developer relied too heavily on multiplayer interactions to compensate for a lack of traditional storytelling and level design. Overall, the consensus is that there is effectively no story present.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “No story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite its pixelated graphics and limited content, the game offers significant replayability, with players appreciating the value found in its three maps and eleven weapons. The presence of a free DLC further enhances the experience, making it an underrated title worth revisiting.
- “I would advise you not to underestimate the replay value this game has to offer because of its pixelated graphics. Even though it has a paid DLC, it is free and very underrated.”
- “For just 3 maps and about 11 weapons, this game holds a lot of replayability.”
- “I would advise you not to underestimate the replay value this game has to offer because of its pixelated graphics; even though it has a paid DLC, it is free and very underrated.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on low-performance PCs, making it a great choice for players with limited hardware. However, some users have raised concerns about potential issues, likening it to a "crypto mining virus" or suggesting it may be poorly optimized in certain aspects.
- “What can I say about this game? You can play it with a low-performance PC, and it is super good and fun to play with friends. It is the best you can play if you have a low-performance PC. 10/10.”
- “This is a crypto mining virus, or very unoptimized.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-received, with users noting that while it has some bugs and occasional issues like gun duplication, it remains enjoyable overall. However, there are concerns about a toxic community, suggesting a need for improved reporting systems to address player behavior.
- “The game has potential, but it suffers from frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “I've encountered numerous stability issues, including crashes and connection problems that make it frustrating to play.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the constant bugs and performance issues really detract from the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”