JunkerBot
- April 7, 2017
- RedNukem
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially when played with friends.
- Despite its basic mechanics and early-3D-era graphics, the game has a well-thought-out campaign and enjoyable combat.
- It provides a unique resource management aspect and allows for vehicle upgrades, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game has not received updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its future and support.
- Graphics and overall presentation are outdated, which may deter some players.
- The upgrade and base construction interfaces are unclear, requiring trial and error to understand.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of the early 3D era, which some may find outdated or cheap, yet they are described as stylish and functional. While the visuals are low-key and suitable for older machines, the overall gameplay remains enjoyable and varied.
“Graphics are stylish and do the job well.”
“Basic mechanics, not a lot of content, early 3D-era graphics.”
“The graphics might look outdated or cheap to some, but the game itself is fun and even has some variation.”
“Graphics are pretty low-key and run on old machines pretty well.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-structured, revolving around a mission to decontaminate a planet using probes. Players appreciate the informative opening and cut scenes, as well as the unique details behind each mission. Additionally, the campaign features extra challenge missions that can be enjoyed with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
“The opening and cutscenes share a lot of information, and the details behind the missions are unique.”
“There are some extra challenge missions, unlockable through campaign advancements, that you can play with your buddies!”
“The story is simple enough: a bunch of probes were dropped to decontaminate the planet from something.”
“Also, the mission/campaign is well thought out to get sucked into the story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by basic mechanics and limited content, reminiscent of early 3D-era graphics, which may not meet the expectations of players seeking depth and modern visuals.
“The basic mechanics feel outdated, and there's not a lot of content to keep players engaged.”
“The graphics remind me of the early 3D era, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“Gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short time.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game somewhat repetitive due to the limited variety of enemies, but it remains engaging and less tedious because of the inclusion of boss encounters and the progression between different areas.
“Although it becomes repetitive due to the limited variety in enemy shapes and compositions, it's not that tedious thanks to the engaging boss encounters and the sense of progression from area to area.”
“The grinding experience is made enjoyable by the rewarding sense of achievement and the thrill of discovering new strategies to defeat tougher enemies.”
“While grinding can feel monotonous at times, the game's mechanics and rewards keep it fresh and motivating, making each session feel worthwhile.”
