Oil Rush

While it has some novel ideas and interesting concepts, Oil Rush is ultimately a poorly made and extremely boring game.

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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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Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique game mechanic that combines RTS and tower defense elements.
It offers a decent challenge and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate strategy games, especially when played on sale.
The game has a fun campaign that keeps players engaged, with moments that encourage 'just one more mission' gameplay.

Gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking depth and strategic options, often reducing it to mass unit spamming.
The AI is poorly designed, making it easy to defeat and diminishing the overall challenge of the game.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs, which can significantly hinder the gaming experience.

story
17 mentions
18 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
18 % negative 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.”
graphics
13 mentions
69 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
23 % negative 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, which can feel tedious or boring. Overall, the visuals are a significant draw, but opinions vary on their impact on the overall gaming experience.
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative 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.”
- “While the visuals may be decently good looking, the gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
- “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.”
- “While the graphics are certainly impressive, the gameplay is flat-out boring.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it either overly aggressive or unappealing, which detracts from the strategic atmosphere the game aims to create. Overall, the soundtrack is considered lackluster and not well-suited to the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, leading to dull gameplay and easy stalemates. While the graphics are praised, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging progression in building armies.
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative 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.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
- “The comedic timing in this game is perfect, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as unexpected window mode transitions that lead to lost save files. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these technical problems.
- “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, and the game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and a poor setup overall.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy any part of it. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “I experienced constant freezing and lag, which ruined my gameplay experience. The stability of this game is severely lacking.”