Particle Wars
- October 1, 2019
- HaDe Games
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Particle 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
- Particle Wars offers a fun and visually pleasing experience with colorful graphics and engaging shooter mechanics.
- The game is enjoyable and serves as a great way to relax, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- At its low price point, it provides decent content with multiple levels, weapons, and an infinite mode for added replayability.
- The game is considered too easy, with many players unlocking achievements without much challenge.
- There are performance issues, including frequent FPS drops and locked controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game is short, with only six levels and limited content, leading to concerns about its replay value.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music features a catchy, royalty-free electronic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable to listen to even outside of the game context. However, some players feel it lacks originality, resembling generic tracks sourced from a database. Overall, it provides a pleasant auditory backdrop for players.
“You won't have a choice but to spend hours turning your enemies into fireworks as you rock out to the music.”
“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.”
“The music comes across as royalty-free electronic music that was downloaded off of some database somewhere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for its locked resolution and controls, leading to a frustrating experience. However, others appreciate the visually pleasing effects and the need to adapt shooter mechanics based on weapon choice, suggesting a level of depth in gameplay despite its flaws.
“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 it easy to dive into the action and enjoy the experience.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies.”
“The quality here is abysmal, with locked resolution, locked controls, and pathetically lame gameplay.”
“The gameplay mechanics are frustrating and feel unpolished, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- 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 slowdown affects the overall gameplay experience.
“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
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack detail.”
“The art style is bland and fails to impress.”
- 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. While some users find certain elements a bit confusing, the overall comedic experience remains a highlight.
“Extremely funny and a well-made game!”
“A bit confusing, but still funny!”