Spareware
- October 10, 2016
- Rusto Games
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Reviews
- The game features solid gameplay mechanics and offers a fun dual-stick shooter experience, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Customization options for robots add a unique element to the gameplay, allowing players to mix and match parts for different strategies.
- The game provides a decent challenge and can be enjoyable, particularly when played with friends.
- The game feels empty and lacks content, with repetitive gameplay and limited mechanics.
- The campaign is short and easy, with a story that doesn't engage players, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.
- Technical issues such as freezing and poor controller sensitivity detract from the overall experience.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is considered weak and underdeveloped, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth. Players engage in various missions that primarily revolve around combat and survival, leading to a short campaign experience that can be completed in about two hours. Overall, the emphasis is more on action than on storytelling, making it less appealing for those seeking a rich narrative.
“I beat the campaign by myself in about two hours and had a blast doing it, but there were lots of missions that I didn't accomplish and lots more I could do.”
“The story is nonsensical and the campaign is very short, so if you buy this, it had better be because you're itching to shoot hordes of enemies with lasers and swat suits.”
“Perma-death (the death of the entire campaign!) occurs when you fail a mission and no longer have enough cells to start another.”
“Hex missions will vary between finding new equipment, objective hacking/destroying to build up your collection of cells, or simply trying to make your way to the exit on the other end of the map.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics but suffers from repetitiveness and technical issues, such as freezing. Players suggest improvements, including more diverse character representations and increased intensity, like adding blood. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it requires significant enhancements to fully engage players.
“The game mechanics are solid, but there is room for improvement in character representation and the addition of more intense visuals.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable, but the frequent freezing issues need to be addressed as soon as possible.”
“An extremely simple game with limited mechanics and highly repetitive play.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and quickly becomes monotonous.”
“There are very few engaging elements, making it hard to stay interested.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in Spareware are criticized for being monotonous and uninteresting, with identical levels and uninspired enemy designs that become tedious after a short period. Additionally, the maximum resolution falls below 1080p, which may not be a significant concern for the genre, but still detracts from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics of the levels are beautifully designed, creating an immersive experience.”
“The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
“The environments are richly detailed, making exploration a visual delight.”
“Despite the lack of aesthetically interesting enemies or levels, it serves its purpose.”
“The graphics of the levels are identical and become very boring after 20 minutes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization, running smoothly and consistently at good frame rates, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
“Runs smoothly and consistently at good frame rates.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it loads quickly and performs flawlessly.”
