Mimic Arena
- May 18, 2016
- Tiny Horse Games
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Get on Xbox Games StoreFight alongside your past selves in this techno bullet hell arena. You must master the arts of jump, shoot, and repeat if you wish to stand a chance. Jump off walls to avoid the onslaught of bullets heading your way. Shoot an assortment of weapons that blanket the battlefield in brightly colored destruction. Execute advanced flanking maneuvers with your former self to gain the upper hand.
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Reviews
- Mimic Arena offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players' actions are mimicked after death, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
- The game is well-balanced and easy for new players to pick up, making it a fun choice for local multiplayer sessions with friends and family.
- The visuals and music are well-matched to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and keeping the intensity high.
- The game lacks single-player modes and online multiplayer support, limiting its accessibility and player base.
- There is no keyboard support, requiring players to have two controllers, which is impractical for many potential users.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and is marred by several minor design issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic with significant potential, but it suffers from repetitive elements and design choices that limit its appeal. While it may resonate with fans of the core mechanics, the overall experience is deemed average and may not satisfy a broader audience. However, the game does offer a novel twist on capture-the-flag styles, complemented by well-matched music.
“Ctf is probably one of my favorite game styles, and this is a really novel twist on that type of gameplay.”
“And the music is perfectly matched to the gameplay.”
“As for the gameplay itself, it’s pretty decent, but also leaves me wanting more.”
“It’s a unique mechanic with a ton of potential, but it’s largely wasted due to a couple of bad decisions by the developers.”
“It’s fairly repetitive, but the core gameplay isn’t strong enough to allow for it.”
“The average player probably won’t love it, but it’s a passable game if you like the main mechanics and can look past its issues.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in Mimic Arena is described as decent and well-matched to the gameplay, though it does not significantly enhance the overall experience. While it doesn't detract from the game, it also fails to stand out as a notable feature.
“And the music is perfectly matched to the gameplay.”
“Mimic Arena has some decent visuals and the music is okay, but it doesn’t actually improve the game; it just doesn’t make it worse.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in Mimic Arena are considered decent, providing a visually acceptable experience, though they do not significantly enhance the overall gameplay. The accompanying music is similarly described as adequate but not impactful.
“Mimic Arena has some decent visuals and the music is okay, but it doesn’t actually improve the game; it just doesn’t make it worse.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a compelling world filled with intriguing plot twists and emotional depth. Overall, it successfully captivates the audience, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
