Perimeter

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"Perimeter is a Science Fiction Real-Time Strategy game with a focus on terraforming and territorial control. It offers single-player and multiplayer modes, with a detailed science fiction universe and high-quality graphics. However, as of May 31st, the game is affected by the GameSpy shutdown."

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Unique gameplay mechanics centered around terraforming and unit transformation, providing a fresh take on the RTS genre.
Engaging story and atmosphere that immerses players in a psychedelic posthumanist world.
Despite its age, the game remains enjoyable and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic RTS games.

Outdated graphics and clunky controls can detract from the overall experience, making it less appealing to modern players.
Poor tutorial and unclear objectives lead to confusion, making it difficult for new players to grasp the game mechanics.
Frequent bugs and technical issues, including crashes and AI problems, hinder gameplay and can be frustrating.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
13%
The story is generally engaging, featuring a complex narrative with three distinct factions and a moral about perseverance, though it suffers from a confusing start and some pretentious elements. While the English localization has cut important plot points, the game offers a unique world and intriguing mechanics, despite some mission objectives feeling trivial or poorly explained. Overall, the storyline is a mixed bag, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by vague explanations and a lack of clarity in mission goals.
- “The story deserves a separate mention for its very confusing start, followed by the slow collection of the pieces to the puzzle, steadily maintaining the intrigue.”
- “A wonderful story will tell you about three completely different factions, each with its own philosophy.”
- “Perimeter provides excellent story, an interesting and unique world, and fun mechanics all wrapped up into a game with far more flexibility than the average RTS.”
- “It's a shame the English localization cut out some important plot points.”
- “Vague and complex storyline unfortunately unavailable in English because the western publisher thought that western players are too dumb and will not get it.”
- “Nothing is properly explained; the objectives in the missions force you into a very specific direction, and none of the game systems feel satisfying to use.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The gameplay of Perimeter is characterized by its unique mechanics, particularly in terrain manipulation and unit construction, which set it apart from traditional real-time strategy games. While it features a classic resource management and upgrade system, players may find squad management confusing and the tutorial lacking. Overall, it offers an engaging experience with innovative elements, though it may not appeal to those seeking polished graphics or a straightforward gameplay experience.
- “It has a very interesting mechanic regarding terrain and unit construction which I find unique and interesting.”
- “Perimeter provides excellent story, an interesting and unique world, and fun mechanics all wrapped up into a game with far more flexibility than the average RTS.”
- “The squad management is confusing, the tutorial is inadequate, the gameplay disjointed, and the graphics have not aged well.”
- “In its core, the gameplay formula is relatively traditional: the player has a moveable HQ, a resource chain focused on storage and production of energy, and a number of upgradeable military unit types, each one with certain strengths and weaknesses.”
- “Original gameplay based on terraforming, with two main styles: versus environment and versus other factions.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The graphics of the game, while considered outdated by some, still hold up well due to their voxel design and unique art style, making them visually appealing even after many years. Many users appreciate the game's decent graphics, especially in comparison to other titles from the same era, noting that it remains impressive and enjoyable for fans of similar strategy games. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding other aspects of the game.
- “Plus, its graphics still look quite good thanks to the voxel design and deliberately simple unit and building models.”
- “So now... graphics and sounds are great for this game even after many years.”
- “Graphically it's still impressive and has a good art style, especially considering that modern games still look like they were made in 2005 due to outdated and underpowered hardware for casuals.”
- “The squad management is confusing, the tutorial is inadequate, the gameplay disjointed, and the graphics have not aged well.”
- “Graphics are decent for a game that came out over 10 years ago, and the audio is alright.”
- “Despite the outdated graphics, the game is still playable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and memorable, but some users find it repetitive and suggest that players might prefer to listen to their own music instead. Overall, while it has its calming moments, it may not appeal to everyone due to its lack of variety.
- “Music that sticks with you.”
- “I would recommend listening to your own music.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and the voice acting leaves much to be desired.”
- “I would recommend listening to your own music instead.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Perimeter is praised for its immense replayability, making it an excellent overall gaming experience.
- “Perimeter has immense replayability and is an excellent experience overall.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of a paranormal, bubble-chained world intertwined with futuristic technologies, creating an immersive and distinctive experience for players.
- “A paranormal, bubble-chained world with its unique atmosphere combined with futuristic technologies.”
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its mysterious depths.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with an immersive ambiance that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”