Mr Autofire
- November 20, 2019
- Lightheart Entertainment
- 20h median play time
"Mr. Autofire" is a single-player shooter game with masterful graphics, good music, and funny elements. As the "Defender of Everything," you must rampage through levels, shooting alien enemies with a variety of weapons. Though buggy and with excessive grinding and advertisements, the replayability and upgrade system make it engaging and tough. The game's description: defend reality, collect loot for bigger weapons, and leave a trail of ruined enemies in your wake.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a good balance of challenge and gameplay mechanics.
- The graphics and controls are well-designed, making for an enjoyable experience.
- The variety of characters and upgrades keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Progression becomes extremely slow after a few levels, making it feel like a pay-to-win game.
- The energy system limits playtime, requiring long waits to continue playing.
- Forced ads interrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.
- monetization1,379 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its intrusive and frequent ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay by appearing between levels. Many players express frustration over forced ads that offer no rewards, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab, despite some acknowledging the option to watch ads for bonuses. Overall, while some users appreciate the ability to pay to remove ads, the overwhelming sentiment is that the current ad strategy detracts from the overall gaming experience.
“No ads unless I choose to watch them, which is always a pro.”
“Plays renew by time, and though there are in-app purchases for bonuses and whatnot, they are not necessary at all to still have fun with the game, though it may take you a little bit longer to progress.”
“No ads, fun levels that are challenging as well.”
“The game is really good and pretty good for entertainment when you're bored, but the ads in the middle of some rooms completely ruin it.”
“The game has potential but between the ads and obvious nerfing of your character's abilities after a few worlds are completed, it forces you to fork in money just to play the game properly.”
“Forced ads in the middle of play? This game is fun, but the ads are ruining the experience.”
- gameplay314 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and responsive, with many players appreciating the mechanics and level design. However, it is often marred by excessive ads, a pay-to-win model, and an energy system that limits playtime, leading to frustration among users. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the monetization strategies and grindy progression detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is simple yet responsive, requiring and developing some skill on the part of the user.”
“Great gameplay and challenging levels.”
“The gameplay is fun and the art is unique!”
“The last update made the game virtually unplayable, with more glitches and screen freezes than gameplay.”
“Gameplay lasts for 30 seconds and the ads are longer than the gameplay session.”
“Forced ads during gameplay with no bonus or reward ruin what little fun there is.”
- grinding184 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is excessively grindy, requiring players to invest significant time to progress, especially after the initial levels. Many users express frustration with the balance between grinding and rewards, often feeling that the game pushes a pay-to-win model, making it tedious without spending money. While some players find the grinding enjoyable, the overwhelming consensus is that it detracts from the overall experience, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.
“Fun, not grindy.”
“Good progressive room clearing fun, not too grindy.”
“The amount of grinding needed to progress is unreal.”
“It's an action game locked behind months of grinding, awaiting energy refills, and heavy pay-to-win mechanics.”
“The grinding strongly encourages a pay-to-win strategy, but even then, the prices are astronomical for very little return, and would still require a lot of grind or spend to progress.”
- graphics123 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their smoothness, colorfulness, and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic arcade shooters. However, some users report issues such as lag, glitches, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements to enhance the visual quality further.
“The graphics are fun and colorful with a gameplay aesthetic similar to that of early arcade shooters.”
“Graphics are awesome; this is one of the best platform shooter games I have ever played.”
“Absolutely love the graphics and gameplay.”
“Since the last update, the graphics are a bit laggy and glitchy.”
“The graphics are weird.”
“This game is awful; the controls are trash, the graphics suck, hitboxes don't add up, and the levels are annoying.”
- stability53 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from severe stability problems, particularly after updates and during high-action moments. A few users noted minimal bugs, but the majority experienced frustrating interruptions that detract from the gaming experience.
“It's a great game with no glitches or any problems!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate the stability; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the gameplay.”
“Now after spending about $70 in in-game purchases (which I don't regret), the game will not open and just freezes on the loading screen.”
“The last update made the game virtually unplayable, with more glitches and screen freezes than gameplay.”
“Game freezes in weird spots.”
- story27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with players feeling that the energy system hinders progress and enjoyment of the narrative. While some enjoy the variety of missions and events, many express frustration over the aggressive ad placements and the difficulty spikes, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, players desire a more compelling storyline and better mission variety to enhance their gaming experience.
“The enticing fun of the quest, fulfilling new missions and the never-ending battle which I repeat religiously, daily.”
“This game is awesome! It's like an arcade game with an actual storyline right on your phone!”
“I really enjoy side scrollers, and it reminds me of when I was a kid playing MapleStory.”
“It almost seems like the game doesn't want you to progress through the story.”
“It doesn't give you enough stuff to complete the mission, and the energy to play is wack; you can only play 4 times until you have to wait or buy more energy... kinda pointless.”
“Since the end of the first season, the difficulty of the regular world missions has become quite a bit more difficult.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and self-referential, particularly in its quirky character designs and amusing perks. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend fun gameplay with comedic elements, such as a boss character that is a bunny with a laser, and the overall lighthearted tone that keeps players engaged. While some players note frustrations with game mechanics, the humor remains a strong point that enhances the overall experience.
“I love the perks; some of them are pure hilarious and some of them are very helpful.”
“Favorite boss so far is the bunny with a gigantic laser on its back; I thought that was funny.”
“It's really fun to play and it's funny when having a jet pack lol.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and nostalgic soundtrack reminiscent of old flash games, while others find it repetitive and lacking in quality. Many appreciate the ability to play their own music alongside the game, but frustrations arise from intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a positive aspect, though improvements are suggested.
“The stages are fun, the music is fun, and the additional features don't make your UI and menus feel overencumbered.”
“Surprisingly entertaining from the gore to the nice background music; it's a very well-made game.”
“I love it, especially when you play Doom music; it fits very well.”
“In half of my games, it will cut to an ad, just a black screen and music, and no way to get back or even know if the ad is over. It ruins the game for me.”
“Repetitive music and poor sound effects.”
“Your ad plays music automatically and doesn't have a mute button.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, citing a diverse range of characters, abilities, and challenging weekly events that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Many users express their addiction to the game, noting that its replay value significantly enhances enjoyment and longevity.
“I love this game; there's tons of characters, tons of abilities, and tons of replayability.”
“I've been hooked for about 3 months now, and the replayability is incredible.”
“Devs, make the game more playable and let people progress, or get ready for 1-star ratings.”
“It also is challenging enough, with weekly events and rewards, that it has a lot of continuous replay value.”
“Makes it much more playable.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering and freezing during intense gameplay, particularly when many enemies are present. However, others report a smooth experience with no bugs, indicating that performance may vary based on device compatibility and specific game conditions. Overall, while the game shows potential, it could benefit from further optimization to enhance the user experience.
“Perk choice seems to weigh heavily on your performance.”
“This game has me stuck because of how fun it is; it has no bugs and runs smoothly.”
“Pretty smooth performance so far.”
“The ads are not optimized to fit my Galaxy S10 phone, so when the ad is done, I cannot click an 'X' to end the ad.”
“Recent update has the game stuttering badly at random times.”
“A very solid bullet hell platformer, but it could use some performance polish; when many enemies spawn or shoot at the same time, the game will freeze for a second.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings, including love. One user even mentions the game's impact on their life experiences, suggesting it resonates on a personal level. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is a significant draw for players.
“Please, I just had children. I'll give you all ten if you make a sequel. This game made me feel things I've never felt; maybe it's love.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging environment and well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
“I love the atmosphere and characters!”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail in the environment contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”