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State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem

An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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77%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, grinding
82% User Score Based on 114 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

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State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Lapovich and was released on March 31, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem," players navigate a post-apocalyptic world as a powerful commander, building and defending their base, battling rival factions, and causing mayhem with an array of destructive weapons. The game features real-time strategy and action elements, allowing for both tactical planning and fast-paced combat. With numerous upgrade options, players can customize their commander and base to fit their preferred playstyle.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews
music10 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • The game features a charming hand-drawn art style and humorous sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
  • It's a fun and chaotic top-down shooter that provides a good amount of content for its low price, making it a decent time-waster.
  • The gameplay is easy to pick up, and the upgrade system keeps players engaged, especially for those who enjoy grinding for achievements.
  • The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in levels and enemies, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • Controls can be frustrating, with some players experiencing issues that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • There is a significant grind required to unlock achievements and upgrades, which can make the experience tedious for some players.
  • music
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay and storyline. While some users noted issues with volume control, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, often described as quirky and enjoyable. Additionally, the sound effects are appreciated for their humor and fittingness within the game's context.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Brilliant soundtrack as well - and all this for such a low price.”
    • “I was quite pleasantly surprised to hear that the soundtrack was quite nice but at the same time quirky, in a nice sense, fitting with the style of the game perfectly.”
    • “They even removed the soundtrack from paid customers.”
    • “Music is very loud - can only mute the whole game whilst in a playthrough and must quit to main menu to lower the volume.”
    • “Simplistic graphics, boring sound effects, boring music, just shoot at the bad guys, move from point A to Z, some vehicle controls are annoying, especially the spaceship.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the appealing hand-drawn art style and smooth performance, while others criticize it for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-quality designs. Despite some repetitive elements, many players find the visuals engaging and humorous, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, there are complaints about certain graphical aspects feeling outdated or poorly executed, particularly in comparison to modern standards.

    • “The art style is amazing.”
    • “Extremely fun art style.”
    • “About the game is a simple but epic shooter with a ton of action and a really nice art style.”
    • “The graphics are bad (it looks like it was made with paint), and also the sound.”
    • “Simplistic graphics, boring sound effects, boring music, just shoot at the bad guys, move from point A to Z, some vehicle controls are annoying, especially the spaceship.”
    • “Re-releasing the same game, using the same graphical assets, sound effects, and whatnot required the game to be substantially improved in one manner or another.”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players consistently praising its funny sound effects, hilarious visuals, and entertaining gameplay. The combination of quirky art style and vocal recordings adds to the comedic experience, making it a source of continuous laughter. Overall, the game is recognized as both funny and engaging, contributing positively to its appeal within the genre.

    • “Can't stop laughing while playing the game =)”
    • “One of the things one notices at the very beginning of this game is the sound effects (of which most are vocal recordings, and therefore, hilarious).”
    • “In all honesty, it's a great, funny, and entertaining game with a surprisingly great soundtrack, rivaling those such as Hotline Miami.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by smooth controls and an easy-to-learn, run-and-gun style that appeals to fans of twin-stick shooters. However, players note that the experience can become repetitive after a few levels, despite the enjoyable music and humorous sound effects that enhance the overall fun. While the game offers a good price-to-playtime ratio, some feel that the content lacks depth, particularly with the addition of only minor new features in what is perceived as a patched version rather than a true sequel.

    • “Controls are pretty good and the gameplay is easy enough to get into, if slightly weird.”
    • “Gameplay is great - just run and gun and gun and run as much as you like.”
    • “Loved it! Brilliant arcade shooter, smooth gameplay with a challenging objective and a good price :) Definitely recommend this product.”
    • “There really isn't much to the gameplay, and it's basically a repetition of the same few levels.”
    • “Apparently under the hood there is an engine swap from the older title, but in terms of gameplay and content, this mainly just adds UFO missions in between the bank missions. Quite frankly, this falls under the category of patching in my book, not in the category of releasing a sequel.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players describing it as "paper thin" and suggesting that it would benefit from a more developed narrative. While the gameplay involves following a quest line as a robber, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a series of missions rather than a cohesive journey. However, the soundtrack is noted to enhance the gameplay, aligning well with the action despite the weak narrative foundation.

    • “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.”
    • “Regarding the soundtrack of the game, it works very much according to the development of the storyline, and the tracks which are played here and there match the game very well, and were probably carefully chosen by the developers and/or the release company.”
    • “The game logic reminded me a bit of similar games, and the possibility to get into a car is very reminiscent of the first Grand Theft Auto games 1 and 2, although the story and goals are basically different.”
    • “♦ No story - would be more playable if there was some kind of story.”
    • “The plot is paper thin.”
    • “You play as a robber with a gun; your goal is to follow the quest line while killing hostile bypassers and trashing cars.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with some achievements requiring excessive effort, such as buying numerous upgrades and reaching high levels. While the music enhances the experience and the price-to-gameplay ratio is favorable, many feel that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment, leading to a frustrating and monotonous gameplay loop.

    • “As some of those achievements, you can only get them by playing a long session, which is the part where it gets tedious and repetitive.”
    • “Some achievements seem way too grindy - such as buying 50 weapon upgrades, unlocking 40 talents, and reaching level 90. You can finish the game without getting these, but you have to replay and mindlessly grind to unlock them with no benefit.”
    • “Quickly becomes a bullet hell nightmare that you can only survive by grinding XP.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some, particularly on Linux with specific drivers, experience no issues, others encounter significant glitches and bugs that detract from gameplay.

    • “Unity glitches...”
    • “Tldr: very repetitive, buggy, grindy.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the lack of a story diminishes the game's replayability, suggesting that a narrative element could enhance the overall experience and encourage players to return.

    • “No story - it would be more enjoyable if there was some kind of narrative to follow.”
    • “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
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State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem is a casual shooter game.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem was released on March 31, 2017.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem was developed by Lapovich.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem is a single player game.

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