Particle Wars
- October 1, 2019
- HaDe Games
Get on SteamParticle Wars is a vibrant survival shooter with six levels and an infinite mode, where you dodge particles and bullets while utilizing five distinct weapons and various power-ups. This game features new soundtracks, full controller support, and Steam achievements. Your goal is to devise unique strategies for each level and achieve impressive high scores in the infinite mode.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and enjoyable experience with visually-pleasing effects and satisfying sound design.
- It's a great way to relax and unwind, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- The price is very affordable, providing decent content for the cost, especially during sales.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including noticeable FPS drops and occasional slowdowns.
- There is a lack of content, with only six levels and limited weapon variety, which may leave players wanting more.
- The music can be grating and feels generic, although there is an option to turn it off.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized as generic royalty-free electronic tracks, giving it a somewhat uninspired feel. However, it is also noted that the soundtrack is pleasant enough to serve as background music for various listening preferences.
“All in all, the game is supported with a nice soundtrack that you could even just play when you don't know what specific genre you want to hear.”
“The music comes across as royalty-free electronic music that was downloaded off of some database somewhere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is noted to be shaky, leading to performance issues that can be irritating, though it remains playable. Instead of skipping frames, the game slows down, which affects the overall experience without completely hindering performance.
“In this game in particular, the performance is pretty shaky.”
“The game is still playable given what it is, and since it slows the entire game rather than skipping frames entirely, it doesn't impact your performance, but it is a bit irritating.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered unremarkable, featuring a cool yet simple aesthetic, with particular praise for the shooting effects.
“The graphics are cool but simple, and I especially liked the shooting effects.”
“The graphics are nothing special.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as extremely funny, showcasing well-crafted humor that resonates with players, despite some confusion in its execution.
“Extremely funny and a well-made game!”
“A bit confusing, but still funny!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features visually appealing effects combined with shooter mechanics that require players to adapt their strategies based on their chosen weapons.
“The gameplay features fun, visually pleasing effects combined with shooter mechanics that require you to adapt based on your weapon of choice.”
“The controls are smooth and responsive, making every action feel satisfying and engaging.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
