Martial Law
- May 26, 2015
- DropDGames
Get on Steam"Martial Law" is a work-in-progress, single and multi-player survival game created by a solo developer. By purchasing the game, you support its continued development and expansion, with the creator working full-time on improving its core mechanics and features in cooperation with the community. This game is not yet complete and should not be bought with the expectation of a polished, final product.
Reviews
- The game has potential and a good concept, with a developer who listens to community feedback.
- Graphics are nice and the game runs smoothly compared to other early access titles.
- Gameplay can be fun when played with a good team and without hackers, providing a satisfying experience.
- The game suffers from poor matchmaking, leading to frustrating experiences when paired with unskilled teammates.
- There are significant issues with hackers and a lack of effective anti-cheat measures, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is criticized for being incomplete, with limited content, bugs, and a misleading trailer that does not represent the actual gameplay.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the game's visuals but criticizing the mechanics as underdeveloped. Notably, many negative reviews come from users with limited playtime, suggesting that initial impressions may not fully reflect the game's depth.
“I really like how most negative reviews come from players who have only around an hour of gameplay.”
“Let's start first with gameplay.”
“The game looks great at the moment; however, the mechanics are sadly lacking.”
“The game looks great at the moment, however, the mechanics are sadly lacking.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally poor, with issues such as unresponsive controls and a lack of enemy presence, though it does run smoothly and features appealing graphics. Players also noted that the two playable characters are essentially clones of each other, detracting from the overall experience.
“The only thing about this game so far that I can say is positive is the performance.”
“It runs smoothly and the graphics are nice.”
“Optimization is poor, controls are bad, there are no enemies present, and the choice of two characters feels like clones of each other.”
“The only thing about this game so far that I can say is positive is the performance.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are superior to those of some early access games. The visuals run smoothly, contributing to an overall positive impression.
“The graphics are impressive and stand out compared to many early access games.”
“It runs smoothly, and the graphics are visually appealing.”
“The graphics are good and enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs, particularly in housing and town environments, which can lead to players becoming trapped or experiencing awkward navigation. Additionally, the AI exhibits severe glitches, resulting in instances where players are attacked by invisible enemies, further detracting from the overall experience.
“Buggy housing and towns mean you get trapped or have to jump stairs.”
“The AI is terrible and glitches; you'll get shot at by nothing and seemingly no one at all.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent storyline, leaving players without any narrative engagement or direction.
“There is no storyline whatsoever.”
“The plot is completely predictable and lacks any depth.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
