Shield Impact
- August 29, 2018
- Magitech Games
Get on Steam"Shield Impact" is an action survival game set in ancient Rome, where a skilled gladiator with a specialized shield fends off rising hordes of enemies in an arena. Players can repel attacks to gain energy for their own assaults, dodge incoming projectiles, recruit allies, and rise to the top of various leaderboards in this local co-op game, complete with 70 achievements.
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Reviews
- Fun little game with great sound design and easy-to-learn-hard-to-master controls.
- Offers a unique gameplay experience with the ability to build an army by capturing enemies.
- Good for quick fun and has potential for more content and game modes.
- Lacks clear instructions and a tutorial for controls, making it difficult for new players.
- Repetitive gameplay with limited enemy and environment variations, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Advertises features like online and local multiplayer that do not work as intended.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and the challenge of 100 waves, but there are complaints about advertised features that are not present in the game.
“Great gameplay with a unique challenge of 100 waves.”
“It advertises gameplay features that are not in the game.”
“It advertises gameplay features that are not in the game.”
“The gameplay is misleading compared to what was promised.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“I experienced significant lag and stuttering due to bad optimizations.”
“The overall performance is hindered by subpar optimization, making it frustrating to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for innovative mission-based gameplay, such as challenges that involve defeating a specific number of enemies within a time limit or playing from the perspective of the enemy. This suggests a preference for dynamic and engaging story elements that enhance the overall gaming experience.
