Regain Earth: First Strike

About

"Regain Earth: First Strike" is a solo indie game project, currently available as a free demo on itch.io. The game utilizes Steam Backend for features such as leaderboards, achievements, and multiplayer matchmaking. A full version of the game will be available for purchase in the near future, also on itch.io.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+12

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is simple and fun, making it enjoyable to play solo or with friends.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.
The game has potential with a variety of enemies, weapons, and a leaderboard system that encourages competition.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues even on high-end hardware.
The user interface and controller support are lacking, making gameplay frustrating at times.
Finding players for multiplayer matches is difficult, which limits the game's intended co-op experience.

optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users describing it as an unbalanced and poorly optimized experience, particularly for controller use. While there is some potential, the control mapping is confusing and requires significant adjustments to improve usability.
- “It has some potential, but it's just an unbalanced and unoptimized mess as it is.”
- “Has some potential, but it's just an amateurish, unbalanced, unoptimized mess as it is.”
- “Poorly optimized is my point.”
- “It's a bit rough to start, and the controls need some work, especially the controller optimization.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics are visually appealing and well-executed, with users noting a strong aesthetic quality. Despite being an early access game, players report no bugs, indicating a polished graphical experience. However, some users found that their high-end rigs struggled to run the game at maximum settings.
- “The graphics are good.”
- “Looking at the graphics, you would think my rig could crush this at max... nope.”
- “I didn't encounter any bugs whatsoever in my playtime, even though it is an early access game and the graphics speak for themselves.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Reviewers express concern that the use of copyright-protected music in the game could hinder its promotion by YouTubers, as it may lead to content claims and restrictions on gameplay videos. This suggests a need for developers to consider licensing issues to facilitate better marketing opportunities through user-generated content.
- “While I realize that games are not necessarily made for the purpose of YouTubers being able to make videos, if you expect to have channels market your game for you (i.e., free advertising), you can't use copyright-protected music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's story is minimal, primarily focusing on gameplay elements like scoring points and unlocking skins and achievements. Players express a desire for a more developed narrative and larger maps to enhance the experience.
- “There isn't much of a story; it's all about getting lots of points, unlocking skins, and achieving milestones.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that the game's engine may not effectively convey the intended atmosphere and style, indicating a disconnect between the technical execution and the desired immersive experience.
- “I feel like this engine is better suited to a different sort of atmosphere and style, but I wouldn't know what that would be.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to immerse me in the world, leaving it feeling lifeless.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight a concern regarding monetization practices, noting that while games shouldn't solely cater to content creators, the use of copyright-protected music can hinder YouTubers from effectively marketing the game, limiting potential free advertising opportunities.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users acknowledge some minor bugs and issues affecting stability, but many feel these problems are manageable and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, and the developers seem slow to address them.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the diverse range of monsters and their unique abilities often lead to amusing and entertaining situations.
- “The variety of monsters and abilities creates some hilarious moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and quirky characters kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood during intense moments.”