"Project First Contact" is a thrilling action-packed game where alien invaders, known as "Project First Contact," have taken over Earth. Players must fight to save humanity and defeat the alien menace that has already modified countless animal species and human subjects. As one of the few unaltered survivors, players must battle their way to Area 51 to put an end to the alien conquest. The game promises challenging battles against surreal creatures in various landscapes.
Some graphics are decent and can be visually interesting at times.
The game can be hilariously fun in a 'so bad it's good' way.
It offers a unique experience for fans of B-grade horror games.
The game is extremely poorly made with horrible level design and numerous bugs.
Gameplay is frustrating due to slow movement, limited stamina, and forced jump scares.
Overall, it lacks coherence and feels like a poorly assembled asset flip.
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being bare bones and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting that the mechanics are frustrating and lack polish. The disjointed level design detracts from immersion, and the overall experience is marred by unresponsive controls and poorly animated enemies. Many users advise against purchasing the game if gameplay quality is a priority.
“The gameplay loop seems to be this:”
“If this game provided solid gameplay combined with these levels, something far better could've been.”
“Rather than making a smattering of disparate levels, it would have been nice to just experience one fully-realized locale with better game mechanics.”
“Don't buy it if you actually care for the gameplay.”
“Final score: 5.5/20. This game tries way too hard to be scary and the gameplay is just bare bones.”
“While the graphics look somewhat alright in some aspects like the buildings in the first area or the water in the second area, the sound, controls, and gameplay are dreadful.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as hilariously fun and weird, often drawing comparisons to the over-the-top absurdity of films like Sharknado. Players find the loudness and quirky enemy types amusing, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“Hilariously fun and weird.”
“Looked funny bad, like Sharknado.”
“Loud = funny, I guess?”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The music in the game is generally described as ambient and suitable for a relaxed atmosphere, though it may not appeal to everyone, with some reviewers finding it lacking and more fitting for a haunted house setting. Overall, while it can provide a calming backdrop, it fails to impress and is considered subpar by several players.
“The music is somewhat okay if you're looking for ambient music for your grandma's haunted house.”
“The graphics are okay, the music sucks, and well, the gameplay.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that certain elements, like the buildings and water, are visually acceptable, while others criticize the overall quality as ugly. Despite a few redeeming aspects, the graphics are generally considered mediocre and overshadowed by poor sound and gameplay.
“While the graphics look somewhat alright in some aspects like the buildings in the first area or the water in the second area, the sound, controls, and gameplay are dreadful.”
“- ugly graphics.”
“The graphics are okay, the music sucks, and well, the gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The story conveys a powerful moral about perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, emphasizing that one should not give up despite challenges. However, it lacks a structured storyline, which may leave some players wanting more narrative depth.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“- no story line”
“- no story line”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. The controls are described as unreliable, leading to a frustrating experience, and the overall stability rating is notably low at 2.5/10.
“Controls are iffy, bugs, glitches...2.5/10”
“Note: due to aliens you will have hallucinations and a strange view. This is a good way to explain unfixed glitches and bugs; anyway, it is a FPS survival horror with aliens.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is widely criticized, with multiple users reporting a complete lack of immersive or engaging elements, resulting in a flat and uninspired experience.