Rise:30 Minutes to Extinction

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Rise:30 Minutes to Extinction is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Antarctic Games and was released on September 18, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A fast paced third person shooter. Race against the clock to beat hordes of enemies and slay the 3 alien generals and collect their keys to disarm the bomb before time runs out! Then survive as long as you can and get the highest score!

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features fun gunplay and a thrilling tactical shooter experience with a variety of weapons and strategies to employ.
It is lightweight and runs well on older machines, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The developer is active and responsive, continuously improving the game with updates and bug fixes.

Control keybinds do not save properly, leading to frustration when trying to rebind them during gameplay.
The graphics are sub-par and the game can feel slow and repetitive, especially with limited content and only one map available.
There are several bugs that can hinder progress, and the tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, aligning with Unreal Engine 4 standards, though they may not impress everyone, particularly in the main menu. While the visuals are considered sub-par by some, the flexible quality settings allow for customization, making the game accessible even on older PCs. Overall, the graphics are functional and playable, but they lack standout quality.
- “The terrain and graphics are beautiful with flexible quality settings for older PCs like mine.”
- “They definitely aren’t the best graphics around, but it still looks decent and works fine for the game that it is.”
- “The graphics settings are pretty nice too, allowing for lots of tweaking and even a custom resolution if you have a funky monitor but still want to play at your native resolution.”
- “The graphics in '30 Minutes to Extinction' are less impressive.”
- “The main menu, in particular, does not present the player with very high expectations for the graphics.”
- “The content is a bit lackluster at the moment, and the graphics aren’t so pretty, but it is still a good game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is characterized as thumping and fast-paced, effectively enhancing the intensity of combat scenarios. However, some players find it slightly repetitive and feel that it doesn't provide a break, maintaining a constant high-energy atmosphere throughout gameplay.
- “The music is good, and it certainly fits while you are in the midst of intense combat, but it never really lets up during your playtime.”
- “Thumping (if slightly repetitive) music.”
- “The music in the game is very fast-paced and hectic, even when basically nothing is happening while you play.”
- “Thumping, if slightly repetitive, music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users express satisfaction with the gameplay, noting minimal complaints and encouraging others to view gameplay footage for a clearer understanding of the experience.
- “Not many gripes with the overall gameplay.”
- “Check out my gameplay of 30 minutes to extinction below to get a better idea of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been noted as slightly buggy, indicating that players may encounter occasional issues that could affect their overall experience.
- “The game is slightly buggy.”
- “There are frequent stability issues that disrupt gameplay.”
- “I encountered several crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the game includes new maps and game modes, the initial loading experience suffers from significant performance drops due to the loading of textures and objects, indicating a need for better optimization.
- “The game has seen significant improvements with the addition of new maps, game modes, and better optimization.”
- “Upon first loading the game, I noticed a significant decrease in performance as it loaded textures, objects, grass, and other elements.”
- “When first loading the game, there was a significant decrease in performance as it loaded textures, objects, grass, and other assorted elements.”
- “Adding new maps, game modes, better optimization, and a shop would greatly enhance the experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious due to improvements in the environment and new enemy models, making exploration more enjoyable.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the engaging missions and the fitting NPC interactions. The gameplay is described as smooth and enjoyable, with a balance of accessibility and challenge, enhanced by the game's map design. Overall, the narrative elements effectively complement the gameplay experience.