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.
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.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and the challenge of 100 waves, but some users express disappointment that certain advertised features 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.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and not intuitive.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting significant issues that hinder performance and overall gameplay experience.
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced significant lag and performance issues, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game runs poorly due to its lack of proper optimization.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for innovative story elements, such as mission-based gameplay where players complete specific challenges, or scenarios that allow them to experience the narrative from the perspective of the enemy.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, making the overall experience feel stale.”
