ROG CITADEL XV

Explore a rebel armory filled with the latest ROG gear, uncover secret surprises, and put your skills to the test in a unique virtual experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 271 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The game serves as a creative marketing tool, effectively showcasing ASUS ROG products in an interactive environment.
The graphics and design are visually impressive, with detailed 3D models and a good soundtrack that enhance the experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying out the game and exploring the ROG lineup.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end hardware.
There are limited gameplay options, with many players feeling it lacks depth and is more of a glorified advertisement than a full game.
Key remapping and controller support are absent, which can hinder accessibility and overall enjoyment for some players.

graphics
32 mentions
34 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their impressive detail and aesthetic appeal, with some users noting a benchmark-level quality and realistic visuals. However, many players report significant performance issues, including low framerates and lag, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, the game's optimization and mechanics leave much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception.
- “Stunning graphics, great aim trainer and good storyline.”
- “The aesthetic is cool, the product models are detailed, and the graphics are actually pretty good.”
- “Graphics quality is so realistic.”
- “On the other hand, there were some wonky parts, the graphics weren't quite right, and overall I would've set a higher bar for Asus.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the fact that you can't even change the volume in-game and it doesn't properly show you the controls really shows the fact that this was made really quickly, it has a bunch of bugs, and it has a lot of frame drops and crashes.”
- “The graphics is several generations old, all is blurry and low res.”
story
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and detailed graphics, while others criticize it for being slow-paced and buggy, hindering progression. Many users express a desire for a more developed narrative, as the gameplay often feels like a series of escort missions or advertisements rather than a cohesive story experience. Overall, while the storyline has potential, technical issues and pacing detract from its enjoyment.
- “Honestly, this game has a really great storyline, and the graphics design has a lot of details to match.”
- “Love the game and story but wish there was more to the game.”
- “It's basically a quick ad for their products, but it has this cool bot taking you around the place and has an interesting little story to it too.”
- “Starts with a painfully slow, boring escort quest and I uninstalled before finishing that.”
- “This game is extremely buggy too; sometimes you have to restart just for the game to finally register and advance with the storyline.”
- “Waiting and walking simulator, there's no story, there's no advancing in the plot; it's just basically a 5GB advertisement that no one either asked for, nor cares for.”
monetization
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is primarily centered around its use as an innovative advertising platform, with many users appreciating the creative approach to showcasing products. However, some players feel misled, expecting a traditional gaming experience rather than a lengthy advertisement, leading to mixed feelings about its execution and performance. Overall, while the advertising method is praised, the game's lack of depth and technical issues detract from the experience.
- “Waiting and walking simulator, there's no story, there's no advancing in the plot, it's just basically a 5GB advertisement that no one either asked for, nor cares for.”
- “The game is mainly for advertising so don't expect anything much from it.”
- “Make no mistake about it, this is just an advertisement in a new consumable fashion.”
optimization
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
54 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, lag, and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware. Many players noted that despite high graphical settings, the game suffers from poor visual fidelity and lacks support for lower-spec systems, making it unplayable for some. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance performance and stability.
- “The game should offer larger visual settings given this is a product to test a new PC's performance.”
- “It needs to be optimized for low-spec computers too.”
- “This app needs a lot of improvement and optimization.”
- “Poorly optimized and lots of aliasing despite high settings.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is very poorly optimized and crashes very often for me (Unity 2019.4.8f1_6078d942082).”
- “Great marketing tool but runs as well as one of those horribly optimized Unity shovelware apps on mobile app stores.”
gameplay
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among users, with some praising the integration of product placements and graphics, while others criticize performance issues like stuttering, mouse lag, and limited gameplay duration. The game offers a compelling storyline but suffers from mechanics that need improvement, particularly in the first chapter. Overall, while the visuals and narrative have potential, technical shortcomings detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “It's placed in the game as the tools the characters use, and so they have their lineup of laptops, PCs, and phones stored in side rooms that are supposedly armories at the very start of the game, and the products really blend into the gameplay.”
- “Also, it was kind of neat how my computer and keyboard lighting reacted with the gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, my laptop wasn't able to keep up with the game and constantly stuttered, which made me abandon the gameplay after visiting the internal advertisement system.”
- “Questionable story, gameplay, and overall point except just to showcase their products.”
- “But chapter 2... the 'campaign' actually goes for more gameplay, though it has real performance problems and heavy mouse lag.”
stability
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and frame rate problems, which detract from the overall experience. Players report needing to restart the game to progress in the storyline, and the lack of voice for the main character adds to the frustration. Overall, the game's performance is considered poor, impacting its appeal despite being free.
- “The game is buggy and has FPS issues.”
- “Very buggy and runs badly; not exactly a good advertisement for products.”
- “This game is extremely buggy too; sometimes you have to restart just for the game to finally register and advance with the storyline.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, particularly for its impressive soundtrack and the inclusion of Emi Evans, known for her work on the Nier series. However, some users have experienced technical issues that prevent them from fully enjoying the music, as the game fails to load properly.
- “The soundtrack is really good.”
- “The music kicks ass too.”
- “Though it does have an awesome Emi Evans song in it, best known for the Nier soundtrack.”
- “Unplayable; when I open it, it just starts music with a black screen. Then, when I click, it doesn't respond.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting its comedic elements in the first-person shooter format. However, there is a desire for additional humorous content, such as more product presentations in the gallery, to enhance the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- “The comedic elements really elevate the gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment in the game's replayability, citing technical issues like lag and camera jerking that hinder their experience. Despite a desire to improve skills in the shooting gallery, the lack of engaging replay options diminishes overall enjoyment.
- “The game itself is still lagging even on the lowest graphic settings, and the neon light environment is overwhelming for my old gaming laptop. Besides the lag issue, if I change the mouse sensitivity, the camera keeps jerking a bit. It's too bad there is no replayability, although I really want to train my aiming in the shooting gallery.”
- “After completing the game, I found that there was little incentive to play again. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive. I was hoping for more variety to keep me engaged.”
- “While the initial experience was enjoyable, I quickly realized that there isn't much to draw me back in. The lack of different endings or meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”