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State of Anarchy

80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
80% User Score Based on 367 reviews

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"State of Anarchy" is a fast-paced top-down shooter with simple controls and hand-drawn graphics. Armed with 10 different weapons, you must outrun and gun down hordes of enemies in two intense game modes. The character development system and mouth-made sound effects add to the charming, humor-filled experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 367 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Addictive and chaotic action with humorous explosions and a unique hand-drawn art style.
  • Fast-paced gameplay that offers a fun experience for short bursts, reminiscent of classic top-down shooters.
  • Great value for the price, providing entertainment and a light-hearted approach to gameplay.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop with little variation, leading to boredom after a short time.
  • Poor graphics and sound design that may not appeal to everyone, feeling more like a flash game.
  • Lack of depth and meaningful progression, making it feel shallow and simplistic.
  • gameplay
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of depth, leading to a boring experience over time. While some appreciate the fast-paced action and simple mechanics, others criticize the game for being poorly made and lacking meaningful upgrades. Overall, the gameplay is described as rudimentary yet effective, suitable for short bursts of fun but ultimately lacking in variety and engagement.

    • “The gameplay is fast-paced bullet dodging.”
    • “Great gameplay!”
    • “The simplicity of the shooting mechanics with the ever-increasing level of difficulty gives you a challenge where you never quite feel in control.”
    • “Too repetitive, and the mechanics are not fun enough to keep you entertained for more than a couple of minutes.”
    • “Poorly made, boring gameplay loop, obnoxious music, really nothing enjoyable about this game.”
    • “After the first two minutes, gameplay turns into a boring loop with nothing new on the way, while you can easily reach the ending in less than an hour.”
  • graphics
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique, hand-drawn art style and whimsical charm, while others criticize it as simplistic and reminiscent of children's drawings. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the visuals are creative and fitting for the game's tone, though some find them underwhelming and repetitive. Overall, the graphics are seen as a defining feature that adds to the game's quirky appeal, even if they may not be technically impressive.

    • “The graphics are simple, two-dimensional, but they have something… they look attractive, creative and very charming.”
    • “Hand-drawn graphics are charming!”
    • “The visuals are entertaining, the audio is very fitting and whimsical, and gameplay is blissfully utter chaos.”
    • “The graphics look like a kid's pen drawing while the sound effects are made with voice - that really helps the game to stand out from the crowd.”
    • “The scratchpad graphics of this game are laughable, like a kindergartener made it.”
    • “There is also nothing special about the art style or any visual aspects of this game.”
  • music
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and upbeat nature, which enhances the overall experience and fits the game's quirky aesthetic. However, some users find the music obnoxious or lacking depth, suggesting that it could have been improved with better choices. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and memorable, opinions vary significantly on its quality and impact.

    • “Simple, cheap and satisfying game with one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard.”
    • “Cute, quick, the music will get stuck in your head.”
    • “Everything has that marker-to-paper look to it; the silly, human-made sound effects fit the mood perfectly, and the music is perfect for the type of game that this is.”
    • “Poorly made, boring gameplay loop, obnoxious music, really nothing enjoyable about this game.”
    • “The music is a big letdown.”
    • “The music is annoying, the sound effects are annoying; I can do better with my mouth.”
  • humor
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it funny and chaotic, reminiscent of classic titles like Postal and GTA. The combination of crude art, silly sound effects, and catchy music contributes to its charm, making it an entertaining distraction despite some repetitiveness. Overall, while the humor is a highlight, opinions vary on the game's overall quality and longevity.

    • “Addictive, chaotic action with crude art, fast-paced battles, and humorous explosions.”
    • “This game is funny; it's got lots of action for what it is, lots of imagination, and it's worth a go.”
    • “To make it short, it's a humorous top-down shooter with an open world and funny graphics.”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and repetitiveness, with many reviewers noting that it revolves around a simple premise of bank robbing without meaningful narrative development. While some players appreciate the straightforward, action-oriented gameplay, the consensus is that the story is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop for the chaotic gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience. Overall, the game is seen as more of a casual distraction than a story-driven adventure.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The story is very simple: the rebel kid, who is the protagonist, must prove that he is the best in his town.”
    • “There is no story; the gameplay is not fun, the enemy AI is simple, and the circumstances don't make sense.”
    • “A story barely exists, but it is probably because it follows the belief that people play games for fun and not because it has an incredible story.”
    • “The storyline seems to be just a guy waking up one morning and, with nothing to lose, going on a bank robbing spree.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be both addictive and tedious, particularly for fans of grindy top-down shooters. While some players appreciate the opportunity to farm items like steam cards, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, making it a mixed experience overall.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll spend longer farming the Steam cards than you will playing the game.”
    • “It gets tedious.”
    • “Very binary and quickly tedious gameplay.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers reasonable replay value, though some users express concerns about the overall gameplay time, suggesting that while it can be replayed, the experience may feel limited.

    • “The game has a reasonable replay value, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
    • “The only con I have to mention is regarding gameplay time and its replay value.”
    • “The only con I have to mention is about gameplay time and replay value.”
    • “It has a reasonable replay value, but what about the gameplay experience time?”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a diverse range of 40 maps that replicate a typical city environment, complete with buildings, streets, cars, and natural elements, creating a familiar yet engaging backdrop for players as they navigate towards their objectives.

    • “The atmosphere is about navigating through 40 different maps, where you must reach the bank and defeat the bosses.”
    • “In the map atmosphere, you'll find everything that a normal city has, including buildings, streets, cars, and natural elements.”
    • “The atmosphere is about basically going through 40 different maps, where you must reach the bank and kill the bosses.”
    • “In the map atmosphere, you'll find everything that a normal city has, such as buildings, streets, cars, and natural objects.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches encountered during gameplay.

    • “No glitches!”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues and a lack of smooth gameplay. Many players have expressed frustration over frame rate drops and long loading times, indicating that the game requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “The lack of optimization is evident, as loading times are excessively long and performance is inconsistent.”
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