Omegalodon
- September 20, 2013
- North of Earth
Get on Steam"Omegalodon is a multiplayer action game where players can be a part of the Red Team, using military vehicles and firepower to defend a city, or join the Green Team as the 100-foot shark monster, Omegalodon, trying to destroy the city's nuclear containment dome. The fully destructible environments, drivable vehicles, and open world create a thrilling, fast-paced experience. With story elements, voice acting, and a colorful retro aesthetic, Omegalodon offers a unique and exciting gaming experience."
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun concept of city destruction with a giant monster, providing enjoyable gameplay when played with friends.
- The destructible environment and variety of vehicles add to the fun, making it a great sandbox experience.
- The game has a charming retro style and can be entertaining for those who manage to gather a group of friends to play together.
- The game is largely abandoned with a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches or enjoy multiplayer gameplay.
- There have been no updates or developer support for a long time, leading to a lack of content and features, such as bots for single-player play.
- The gameplay can feel unbalanced, particularly for the monster character, and the overall experience suffers from the absence of a vibrant community.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanics and engaging multiplayer elements, offering a fun experience, especially when played with friends. However, many users report issues such as confusing controls, a lack of community leading to long wait times for matches, and a general sense of boredom when playing solo. While some praise the art style and smooth mechanics, others find the gameplay dull and not worth the investment.
“Unique mechanics, 16-bit style in 3D, and a fun player vs. player boss game mode.”
“The gameplay is fun and smooth.”
“The soundtrack is great, the graphics are great, and the gameplay is a lot of fun, no matter which class you are.”
“Multiplayer is dead, gameplay is boring, don't buy.”
“Dull, with confusing controls and unclear mechanics.”
“Not worth the money and the gameplay is terrible; it's a one-sided game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming retro and pixelated art style, while others criticize them as lacking polish and being somewhat glitchy. Overall, the graphics contribute to the fun and unique gameplay experience, though they may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-end visuals.
“The graphics on this game are what make it fun... and of course 6 other friends.”
“The art style is awesome and the gameplay is something special.”
“Nothing too graphically demanding but the cityscape is very charming with its low texture pixelated design.”
“Kinda glitchy, multiplayer sucks, graphics could be better.”
“The graphics are retro which is charming but the overall feel of the game doesn't feel finished.”
“Not that good graphics.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, offering instead an open-world sandbox experience that focuses on gameplay mechanics like driving and destruction. While some players find enjoyment in the freedom it provides, others express frustration over the absence of a coherent story, leading to confusion among friends. Overall, the storytelling aspect is minimal to nonexistent.
“As some of my friends were confused by the plot for this game, I have gone out of my way to explain it to you.”
“There is no description or story to the game at all.”
“As some of my friends were confused by the plot for this game, I have gone out of my way to explain this to you.”
“It’s not exactly a story, but it does add something.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny glitches, hilarious controls, and engaging multiplayer chat, contributing to an overall entertaining experience that players find amusing and enjoyable.
“I love multiplayer, there's a chat, plenty of funny glitches, and great gameplay.”
“This game is really fun, and I suggest it because of its hilarious controls.”
“Funny shark game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode. Despite these problems, players still enjoy the gameplay and the social aspects, such as chat features.
“Pretty buggy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many users noting that while it can be enjoyable for the first few hours, the lack of a robust multiplayer community and limited content significantly diminish its long-term appeal.
“However, multiplayer has always been dangerously low on players, which has threatened to cause Omegalodon to be a dead game, and replayability is not extremely high.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for increased advertising for the game, indicating that better promotion could enhance its visibility and potentially improve monetization opportunities.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience alongside the impressive graphics and engaging gameplay.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
