Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past

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Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past is a single player shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Imran Arafat and was released on October 14, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Welcome to the world of Skynet Rising. From the mastermind creator Dr. Rex Havoc, Skynet Rising is a top notch action packed “Super Sandbox FPS”. Explore a beautifully crafted post apocalyptic world. Survive and conquer command towers through tough gun battles. Fight back to back with your brother in arms. Featuring a high adrenaline single player campaign, the game has a wickedly great Run and Gu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is fun to play, with a unique art style and good sound design.
It offers a challenging experience for players who enjoy difficult FPS games.
The game is in early access but has a solid base with many levels and different enemies.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, including FPS drops.
Graphics and weapon handling need significant improvement, with basic character models and poor mechanics.
There is a lack of essential features like checkpoints and a proper menu for controls, making gameplay frustrating.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and overall visual quality, others report significant issues with setup and performance, including screen lock-ups and limited customization options. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics have potential but require further optimization.
- “I personally like the graphical style of the game.”
- “While the performance does need some improvement, the graphics look pretty good already and the elements of the game don't feel random.”
- “The graphics and sounds are really good; I love the style of the game.”
- “Had major issues even trying to set up the graphics, even to the point of screen lock-up during setup.”
- “Terrible graphics even on max. You can only increase or decrease complete volume (no background, dialogue, music settings).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, with users noting that it complements the setting effectively. However, there are complaints about the lack of customizable audio settings, as players can only adjust the overall volume without separating background, dialogue, and music levels.
- “The weapon sound effects and the music are good and fit the setting.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short time.”
- “There are no options to adjust the music separately from the sound effects, which is frustrating.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for poor AI, ineffective gun mechanics, and an irrelevant story that detracts from the overall experience, leading some players to feel that the game lacks meaningful engagement and coherence.
- “Bad AI, irrelevant story, bad gun mechanics, and the only game I've ever refunded as of 1/4/2017.”
- “I didn't like the game because the gameplay felt irrelevant; you're trying to save a character while useless NPCs appear out of nowhere and do nothing. The attempt to add lore to the game just doesn't work.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game requires further attention, as performance issues have been noted by users. However, the graphics are generally well-received, and the game's elements are perceived as cohesive rather than random.
- “The performance is one of the main points that could do with some more attention.”
- “While the performance does need some improvement, the graphics look pretty good already and the elements of the game don't feel random.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for being irrelevant and poorly executed, contributing to an overall negative experience that led one user to refund the game.
- “The AI is terrible, the story is irrelevant, and the gun mechanics are poor. This is the only game I've ever refunded as of 1/4/2017.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally playable but is marred by occasional bugs and glitches that affect stability.
- “The game is very good and playable, but it has some bugs and glitches here and there.”

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Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past is a shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past is available on PC and Windows.

Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past was released on October 14, 2016.

Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past was developed by Imran Arafat.

Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past is a single player game.

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