QUALIA 3: Multi Agent

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QUALIA 3: Multi Agent is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Shindenken and was released on April 18, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

In Qualia 3: Multi Agent, you take form of an evolving creature - a "Multi Agent", comprised of three base creature elements. To become stronger and to overcome your adversaries, you will need to adapt and gain access to new forms. The only way to do this is to kill other creatures, collect their energy, and obtain trophies that unlock new forms. If successful, you will gain dominion over the deep…

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and innovative gameplay mechanics involving ripple and wave physics differentiate it from traditional shoot 'em ups.
Interesting strategic depth requiring players to think and utilize environment manipulation for combat.
Enjoyable soundtrack and chill music that complements the game's atmosphere.

Slow progression and grind-heavy upgrade system make unlocking content tedious and frustrating.
Lack of tutorials and poor initial guidance result in confusion and difficulty understanding core gameplay.
Gameplay pacing is sluggish with slow movement and combat, leading to frustration especially against small groups or bosses.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Qualia is described as unique and blending various mechanics, but often criticized for being slow, unresponsive, and unsatisfying, with a lack of proper tutorial and dull progression. While some appreciate its different take on shoot'em-up elements and character evolution affecting playstyle, many find the controls and overall experience frustrating and underwhelming.
- “Qualia has unique gameplay mechanics, visuals, and a cool soundtrack.”
- “If you are not fixed to the standard move and shoot shoot'em'ups but want to try something a bit different, while still having some of the mechanics, I can highly recommend this game.”
- “Character evolution morphs gameplay style.”
- “The game doesn't seem to have a proper tutorial (considering the 'net' mechanic), and I forgot to mention that if an enemy gets too close or shoots, it hurts you.”
- “The lack of any kind of gameplay really gets to you.”
- “Gameplay itself is like playing in a fishtank filled with a vicious oil - slow, unresponsive and yawnsome.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy, chill, and enjoyable soundtrack, often complementing the unique gameplay and visuals. However, some users find it repetitive and note overall gameplay and control issues that affect the experience. Despite this, the dance beats style and fun tunes stand out positively.
- “The game has a great soundtrack but playing it is still confusing.”
- “Qualia has unique gameplay mechanics, visuals, and a cool soundtrack.”
- “The dance beats style music is very catchy.”
- “Controls, music, gameplay... everything is messed up.”
- “The music was chill and the idea of creating my own creature was neat, but could have been a lot better than it was.”
- “Yeah the resolution is handpicked by the game, and didn't see a music control, and yes no mouse control, but joystick works very well.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are practical and visually fitting, with a clean, 1024x768 presentation that avoids unnecessary effects, though they can feel somewhat generic. The visuals complement the game's unique mechanics and soundtrack well, offering a neat and recognizable style. However, the fixed resolution and lack of customization may limit visual flexibility.
- “Qualia has unique gameplay mechanics, visuals, and a cool soundtrack.”
- “The presentation is rendered in a 1024x768 window or full screen in the same non-customizable resolution making windowed play optimal for crisper 1024x768 visuals.”
- “The presentation is rendered in a 1024x768 window or full screen in the same non-customizable resolution, making windowed play optimal solely for crisper 1024x768 visuals.”
- “Graphics is okay, a bit generic, but practical, as it does not overfill with effects which are not directly linked to the game mechanics, unlike many other games.”
- “While the description and graphics are definitely intriguing, the actual gameplay was dreadful.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the story lacking, describing it as unengaging and boring with no meaningful plot or hooks, resulting in little to no replay value.
- “This has no replay value, no story, no real hooks and is just a boring snoozefest of blue and green biocreatures.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game involves significant grinding to obtain decent weapons, which is necessary for progressing and completing the game. While this may feel tedious, persistent effort and earning trophies can make it manageable.
- “On the downside, this game requires a lot of grinding to get to the decent weapons.”
- “With enough grinding and a few more trophies, you could probably afford that weapon and go on to complete the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is generally low, with some users finding the game boring and lacking engaging elements, while others recommend it based on initial fun but are unsure about its long-term replay value.
- “This has no replay value, no story, no real hooks and is just a boring snoozefest of blue and green biocreatures.”