State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
- March 31, 2017
- Lapovich
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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Get on itch.io StoreIn "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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Reviews
- The game features appealing hand-drawn graphics and a fun art style that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a good amount of content for its price, providing hours of gameplay and a variety of upgrades.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the gameplay, making grinding more bearable.
- The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with limited variety in levels and enemy types.
- Many players find the game to be grindy, requiring excessive effort to unlock achievements and upgrades.
- The controls can feel floaty and imprecise, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the shooting mechanics.
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many users praising its quality and ability to enhance gameplay, making grinding more enjoyable. While some players find the volume control inconvenient, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a standout feature, often compared favorably to other well-regarded games. Despite some criticisms regarding sound effects and graphics, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and entertainment value.
“Brilliant soundtrack as well - and all this for such a low price.”
“In all honesty, it's a great, funny and entertaining game with a surprisingly great soundtrack, rivaling those such as Hotline Miami.”
“Amazing soundtrack!”
“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.”
“The music is very loud - I can only mute the whole game while in a playthrough and must quit to the main menu to lower the volume.”
“Toggle sound on - music off.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the appealing hand-drawn art style and fun visuals, while others criticize the simplistic and outdated graphics that resemble early digital art. Additionally, the sound effects and music are often described as boring or repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
“The art style's 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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, with a limited number of levels that can lead to monotony after a few hours. However, the enjoyable music and sound effects enhance the experience, making grinding more bearable. While the initial concept is praised, some players feel that the game lacks substantial new content, particularly in its sequel, which mainly adds minor variations rather than significant gameplay improvements.
“♦ Music aids gameplay and makes grinding more enjoyable.”
“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.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious sound effects and a charming art style that enhances the comedic experience. Players find the gameplay entertaining and lighthearted, with many noting the impressive soundtrack that complements the fun atmosphere. Overall, it is described as a great and funny arcade shooter that keeps players engaged with its amusing elements.
“Nice hand-drawn art style and funny improvised sound effects.”
“The game is funny!”
“In all honesty, it's a great, funny, and entertaining game with a surprisingly great soundtrack, rivaling those such as Hotline Miami.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it feels more like a patch than a sequel due to its repetitive missions and thin plot. Many reviewers express a desire for a more engaging narrative, suggesting that the gameplay would benefit from a stronger storyline. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
“No story - would be more playable if there was some kind of story.”
“The plot is paper thin.”
“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, and quite frankly, this falls under the category of patching in my book, not in the category of releasing a sequel.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the music enhances the gameplay and the price offers good value, many feel that certain achievements require excessive grinding, leading to a repetitive and tedious experience. The game can quickly become overwhelming, necessitating grinding for XP to progress, which detracts from overall enjoyment.
“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'll 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.”
“Very repetitive, buggy, and grindy.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. The gameplay is also described as repetitive and grindy, further impacting stability and enjoyment.
“Unity glitches are a constant issue.”
“The game is very repetitive, buggy, and grindy.”
“Frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
