Overclocked: The Aclockalypse

Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a quirky and charming clock motif, adding a unique aesthetic to the bullet hell genre.
Gameplay mechanics, including clever abilities and a good difficulty curve, provide an engaging experience.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, significantly hindering the overall experience.
There is a lack of progression and variety, making it feel repetitive and unfinished.
Controls are not user-friendly for non-controller players, limiting accessibility.

music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as whimsical and reminiscent of classic SNES and Genesis titles, evoking a sense of nostalgia. While some appreciate the cute and enjoyable soundtrack, others find it lacking in depth and grit, leading to a somewhat dull experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a general appreciation for the charm of the music.
- “The soundtrack is whimsical and the level, music, and characters immediately reminded me of the old SNES/Genesis Pagemaster game (for those who are familiar).”
- “Great music.”
- “I love the soundtrack.”
- “But on the other hand, the twinkly, rather twee music, and overall lack of grit in its style, makes it a bit dull.”
- “The soundtrack is whimsical, and the level, music, and characters immediately reminded me of the old SNES/Genesis Pagemaster game (for those who are familiar).”
- “The soundtrack is whimsical, and the level, music, and characters immediately reminded me of the old SNES/Genesis Pagemaster game (for those who are familiar).”
gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a twin-stick shooter featuring special abilities like dashing and time manipulation. While the mechanics are solid and the gameplay is engaging, some players feel it lacks the excitement needed to elevate the experience.
- “In terms of the gameplay, it's a twin-stick shooter, with a couple of special abilities like dashing through enemy shots, or a couple of ways to manipulate time.”
- “Interesting mechanics and engaging gameplay.”
- “In terms of the gameplay, it's a twin-stick shooter with a couple of special abilities like dashing through enemy shots and a few ways to manipulate time.”
- “Mechanically and coding-wise, it's passable, but it's just not enough to get the adrenaline going.”
- “Solid gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered cute, though some users feel that the artwork, particularly in the opening scenes, could use improvement.
- “The music is nice and the graphics are cute.”
- “The artwork could be improved during the opening scenes.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and look flat compared to the environments.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been widely criticized, with some users dismissing it as poorly conceived and unworthy of discussion.
- “I'm not going to cover the story of this game, as it's a load of old poop chute.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting significant bugs and clunky mechanics that hinder the overall experience, leading some to abandon it before completion.
- “Clunky and buggy.”
- “However, the game was essentially too buggy and clunky for me to play to the end.”
grinding
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant crashes and performance issues, which detracts from the overall experience, despite being enjoyable otherwise.
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as impressive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The game has a really cool atmosphere.”