Madness Cubed
- May 12, 2016
- diman production
Get on Steam"Madness Cubed" is an online shooter game that combines survival, building, and battling elements. Players can defend their base from various enemies using an arsenal of over 40 guns, turrets, and vehicles. The game also includes a single-player campaign with 12 missions, and multiplayer modes support up to 16 players. Players can build and share custom maps, and choose from game modes such as survival, deathmatch, and domination.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic experience for many players who enjoyed it on Facebook, bringing back fond memories of childhood.
- It features a variety of game modes, mechanics, and unlockables, making it fun and engaging to play with friends.
- The gameplay is entertaining, combining elements of Minecraft with a zombie shooter, and it has a visually appealing voxel art style.
- The game suffers from a lack of active players and is often described as 'dead', making online play difficult.
- There are numerous bugs, glitches, and issues with the game's mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- Microtransactions heavily influence gameplay, creating a pay-to-win environment that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of originality and technical issues, as it is essentially a port from Facebook with no significant updates or improvements. Players find the missions repetitive and plagued by bugs, such as freezing upon completion, which detracts from the overall experience. While some missions can be enjoyable, the game's execution and reliance on outdated mechanics leave much to be desired.
“The bits I played I did enjoy some parts; the weapons were fun to use and some of the missions can be fun.”
“You can play PvP or co-op with other players to do your missions.”
“There are missions available which you can do.”
“The mission campaign is broken, and the game itself looks like a Facebook Minecraft ripoff from 2012 because it is.”
“The game will soft lock when you die or complete a mission.”
“The game just freezes the moment I finish the first mission.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as iconic yet simplistic, resembling block-style visuals similar to Minecraft and other titles. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, others criticize the discrepancy between promotional screenshots and the actual in-game graphics, noting that they appear broken and less detailed. Overall, the framerate is reported to be stable during gameplay.
“Madness Cubed is a zombie MMO with Minecraft-like graphics.”
“The graphics are standard block graphics similar to numerous games like Minecraft, Guncraft, etc. The framerate was good throughout my gameplay with this game.”
“The graphics that the actual game offers is not what is shown in the screenshots, and is extremely broken.”
“Also, the screenshots are fake; the game's graphics are much simpler.”
“The graphics are standard block graphics similar to numerous games like Minecraft, Guncraft, etc.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a fun and challenging campaign, complemented by various multiplayer modes and building mechanics. While it mirrors the Facebook version with all levels and features intact, some users suggest removing the donation mechanics. Overall, the experience is mildly entertaining with stable framerate and standard block graphics reminiscent of similar titles.
“A very fun game with a fun and challenging campaign. This game has awesome multiplayer game modes and lots of mechanics and blocks for building.”
“The gameplay is 100% the same as on Facebook, containing all levels, all game modes, all missions, all weapons, and all skins.”
“The graphics are standard block graphics similar to numerous games like Minecraft and Guncraft. The framerate was good throughout my gameplay with this game.”
“Though I think the donate mechanics should be removed.”
“The gameplay is 100% the same as on Facebook, contains all levels, all gamemodes, all missions, all weapons, and all skins.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its amazing soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, creating an energetic atmosphere. However, some players note that the music can become repetitive due to a lack of variety, and there are concerns about the overall updates and balance changes related to the game's audio.
“This is a good, cheap game to play with friends and you will have fun; also, the soundtracks are amazing!”
“The soundtrack isn't bad; it pumps you up a bit, so you get in the mood to go yolo!”
“It is still not fully translated, not much balance changes, still full of bugs and flaws; the music and blocks haven't been updated.”
“While the music is decent, it can get repetitive as there is not much variety.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model heavily relies on microtransactions, which provide significant advantages by allowing players to purchase essential items and upgrades with real money. While some gold can be earned through gameplay, the amount is minimal compared to what can be bought, leading to perceptions of a pay-to-win system. Additionally, the implementation has been criticized for lacking proper localization.
“In order to buy the best items, you'll need gold, and the only way to acquire a significant amount is through microtransactions. Yes, you can earn some by leveling up, but it's only about 1-5 gold per level.”
“Microtransactions provide a substantial advantage, allowing you to purchase weapons, armor, and even increase your stats by buying coins with real-world money.”
“The monetization model heavily relies on microtransactions, which can feel like a rip-off compared to other games.”
“In order to buy the best items, you'll need gold, and the only way to acquire a significant amount of it is through microtransactions. Yes, you can earn some by leveling up, but you only receive about 1-5 gold per level.”
“Microtransactions provide a substantial advantage, allowing players to purchase weapons, armor, and even increase their stats by buying coins with real-world money.”
“The microtransactions feel like a rip-off of other obvious games and the game doesn't even have full English support.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that contributes to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Funny game!”
“Very funny game”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players reflect on grinding as a nostalgic and integral part of the gaming experience, particularly in acquiring resources for gameplay, such as items in zombie maps. This aspect is often seen as a hallmark of the "golden age" of gaming, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from investing time to achieve in-game goals.
“Hours spent grinding for enough money to buy a thing or two for my zombie map... it was truly the peak of the golden age.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
“I spent countless hours grinding, only to realize that the rewards weren't worth the effort.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches that disrupt gameplay, indicating a well-polished game.
