Oil Rush

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 71 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Oil Rush is a Science Fiction Real Time Strategy game with good graphics and dynamic gameplay, dropped in a post-apocalyptic world of nuclear war. Control floating production platforms and oil rigs, and discover new technologies to send naval and air units into battle. The game features a single-player campaign of 16 missions, 15 maps for multiplayer battles over LAN and Internet, avoiding micromanagement of every unit while still providing full control over strategy and economy.

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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
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grinding negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics.
  • It offers a decent challenge and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate strategy games, especially at a low price point.
  • The game has moments of fun and tactical depth, particularly in its campaign mode.
  • Gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking meaningful control over units and often leading to tedious stalemates.
  • The AI is poorly designed, making it easy to defeat and diminishing the overall challenge of the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly on certain operating systems, which can severely impact the experience.
  • story17 mentions

    The story in "Oil Rush" is characterized as cheesy and stereotypical, with a campaign that offers a mix of engaging and tedious missions. While the voice acting and script suffer from poor translation, the overall narrative provides enough surprises to keep players invested, despite some frustrations with mission balance and difficulty. Players generally find the campaign enjoyable, even if it lacks depth and coherence.

    • “The story mode of the game is full of surprises... I struggled when I first played it; you'll have plenty to keep you busy.”
    • “I still haven't finished it (I'm about two missions away from the end) but I've enjoyed the ride thus far.”
    • “The story is a little corny, but not obnoxiously so.”
    • “In campaign missions from 2-2 onward, the game designers chose to restrict the player to a subsection of the 'true map', which allows enemy factions unlimited uncontested reinforcements, making every single game an uphill struggle against unknown forces.”
    • “The plot of the campaign is cheesy and stereotypical anyways.”
    • “There's no story to speak of and the voice acting is so bad you'll either laugh or get angry.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting impressive visuals and unique aesthetics. However, some players note that while the graphics are a strong point, they do not compensate for gameplay issues, with comments on bland environments and tedious mechanics. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, but they are not enough to elevate the overall gaming experience for some users.

    • “Great visuals.”
    • “Also, the graphics are amazing in my opinion, very detailed and the models look nice.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, but the voice acting is a bit stiff though.”
    • “As for the aesthetics and sound, it's not great.”
    • “The graphics are pretty neat and do a lot for the game, but the surrounding areas are a bit bland.”
    • “Decent visuals, although they may stutter at higher qualities when panning over the entire map.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics and beautiful graphics, while others criticize it for becoming tedious and repetitive, particularly in later levels. Many players find the progression slow and the mechanics uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, while the visuals impress, the gameplay experience is often deemed lacking and frustrating.

    • “Unique game mechanics, beautiful graphics, and flawless Linux support.”
    • “The gameplay itself is pretty easy and average until the late levels when you truly are doing some sort of strategy.”
    • “If, on the other hand, you are looking for some innovative gameplay, give this game a try.”
    • “But the final nail in the coffin, the gameplay.”
    • “While the visuals may be decently good looking, the gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Graphics are nice & was the pivotal point in me purchasing the game, but the gameplay is tedious & the progression in building up armies is very slow.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it either overly action-oriented or annoying, which detracts from the strategic atmosphere the game aims to create. Overall, the soundtrack is considered lackluster and not particularly memorable.

    • “Half of the music tracks in the game are either too action-oriented or straight-up obnoxious, not complementary to the strategic feel this game is supposed to have.”
    • “The music is also mediocre.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, leading to dull gameplay and easy stalemates, despite appreciating the graphics. The slow progression in building armies contributes to a frustrating experience.

    • “A very dull, simplistic RTS that allows for easy, tedious stalemates.”
    • “The graphics are nice and were the pivotal point in me purchasing the game, but the gameplay is tedious and the progression in building up armies is very slow.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, contributing to an engaging experience that keeps players motivated to complete missions, despite the campaign being somewhat short.

    • “This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps you engaged throughout.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with gameplay; it makes every mission enjoyable.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as unexpected window mode transitions that force players to save and exit, often resulting in lost progress. Overall, the setup is considered poorly designed, contributing to a frustrating user experience.

    • “I don't know much about the game since I can't get past level 2 due to the game automatically switching to window mode, forcing me to save and close it. My save file is gone every time. The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and a poor setup overall.”
    • “The stability issues are unbearable. I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it impossible to enjoy the game.”
    • “Every time I try to play, the game freezes and I have to restart my console. It's incredibly frustrating and makes the game unplayable.”
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