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Infinium Strike

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, optimization
gameplay, story
73% User Score Based on 44 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Infinium Strike is a single player survival real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Codex Worlds and was released on July 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In "Infinium Strike," players defend their space carrier from endless waves of enemy ships in a real-time strategy setting. Utilize a variety of customizable turrets, defensive maneuvers, and upgrades to repel the alien threat. Experience a thrilling campaign spanning 14 missions and take on additional challenges in Endless Mode, testing your strategic prowess.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Infinium Strike offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre by requiring players to defend against enemies from four different quadrants, adding a layer of complexity and challenge.
  • The game features a variety of turrets and upgrades, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization of defenses, which can be rewarding once players grasp the mechanics.
  • The graphics and soundtrack are generally well-received, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • Many players find the gameplay mechanics cumbersome, particularly the limitation of turrets only being able to target specific enemy types based on their range, which can feel arbitrary and frustrating.
  • The game suffers from balance issues and a lack of polish, with reports of unresponsive UI elements, broken achievements, and a sense of being abandoned by the developers.
  • Some players describe the game as boring and uninspired, with a lack of engaging content and a feeling of detachment from the action, making it less enjoyable over time.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting balance issues and awkward mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the strategic depth and frantic nature of managing multiple defenses, others find the mechanics overly simplistic and lacking in rewarding interactions. Overall, the gameplay is seen as satisfactory but not exceptional, with suggestions to try the demo before purchasing.

    • “After a few levels, the difficulty increased nicely, forcing me to develop new strategies and take a closer look at the mechanics of the game.”
    • “Defending attacks from four directions adds a fun, frantic element to the gameplay, since you can only see 1/4 of your defenses at a time.”
    • “Fun game! Playing the introductory missions seems like there's not much to it, but you get up to speed, and the gameplay can kick your ass fast if you're not on top of things.”
    • “I recommend this one only if you're willing to deal with some balance issues and some awkward gameplay mechanics.”
    • “There are a lot of gameplay mechanics layered on each other that don't seem to add rewarding experiences to it and seem to serve only arbitrary or artificial challenges.”
    • “Overly simplistic and drawn out, Infinium Strike is all looks and little substance, featuring a derivative plot and mind-numbing gameplay.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Infinium Strike" is generally viewed as satisfactory but lacking depth, serving primarily to justify the game's mechanics rather than enhance the overall experience. While the campaign starts off simplistic, it gradually ramps up in complexity, providing a decent framework for gameplay, though some players find it detached and derivative. Overall, the narrative does not significantly elevate the game, which is more focused on its graphics and gameplay elements.

    • “The game has enough of a story to justify its setting and its mechanics, which is something I haven't really seen in the tower defense genre.”
    • “Takes a bit to ramp up, but the momentum really picks up in just a couple of missions.”
    • “Overly simplistic and drawn out, Infinium Strike is all looks and little substance, featuring a derivative plot and mind-numbing gameplay.”
    • “In general, everything about Infinium Strike - graphics, audio, storyline, and gameplay - seems to be satisfactory, just not extraordinary enough to brag about.”
    • “The campaign story doesn't strengthen ideas in gameplay; it feels detached.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally described as beautiful and satisfactory, enhancing the vastness of space, though some reviewers find them average and somewhat dark, typical of the space-based strategy genre. While the visuals are appealing, they lack the extraordinary quality that would make them stand out. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed reception, with some praising their beauty and others noting their limitations.

    • “Beautiful graphics that add to how vast space is and are fun to look at.”
    • “With multiple levels of difficulty, star ratings per mission, and even arcade/gauntlet mode, there is a lot of game in this package, with excellent graphics.”
    • “In general, everything about Infinium Strike - graphics, audio, storyline, and gameplay - seems to be satisfactory, just not extraordinary enough to brag about.”
    • “The graphics are pretty average; it’s a space-based strategy/tower defense game, so you should expect boring dark visuals.”
    • “The graphics menu has many options, so you can lower the graphics if you don’t have a powerful GPU.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; many players praise the epic soundtrack for enhancing the gaming experience and express a desire for the soundtrack, while some find it lacking compared to other titles in the same price range. Overall, the music effectively complements the gameplay, though opinions on its quality vary.

    • “The music in this game is great though.”
    • “From the moment you launch the game and you hear that epic battle, almost Star Wars-like music, you get hooked.”
    • “Love the music and I want the soundtrack.”
    • “Then after the restart, the game tries to relaunch (even if I try to stop it) and the volume is suddenly maxed out playing the theme music, but with a black screen.”
    • “The music is okay but horrible compared to a lot of other similarly priced games.”
    • “Music and sound effects do their job.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers good replayability, as players must complete the campaign on a normal setting before unlocking higher difficulty levels for mission replay. However, some users express uncertainty about its long-term replay value.

    • “Good replay value as you have to complete the campaign on the normal setting before you can replay missions at the next difficulty.”
    • “I am not sure about the ongoing replay value.”
    • “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little reason to return.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized, allowing players to run it on extreme detail settings consistently above 100 fps without any performance issues.

    • “There’s no problem with the performance of the game; I played on extreme detail settings without any issues, maintaining over 100 fps all the time.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are consistently high, making for a seamless experience.”
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Infinium Strike is a survival real-time strategy game with science fiction theme.

Infinium Strike is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

Infinium Strike was released on July 14, 2016.

Infinium Strike was developed by Codex Worlds.

Infinium Strike has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Infinium Strike is a single player game.

Similar games include Anomaly Defenders, Revenge of the Titans, MarZ: Tactical Base Defense, Defense Grid: The Awakening, Colony Siege and others.