The Indie Game Legend 3D
- December 11, 2018
- progrium
Explore a mysterious alien base, blast vicious alien inhabitants, and rescue indie game developers in this NES inspired first-person shooter-vania!
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique retro shooter experience with a cool art style and great soundtrack.
- It features easy and intuitive controls, a funny and original storyline, and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D FPS shooters.
- There is a lot of content and challenge, with a sense of progression as players unlock new weapons regularly.
- The final boss can be difficult to beat, requiring quick reaction times that some players may struggle with.
- The game is still in early access, meaning it may not be fully polished or finished yet.
- Some players may find the gameplay too simple or lacking in depth compared to other titles.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their retro aesthetic, reminiscent of early 3D FPS shooters, blending the art style of Mega Man with gameplay elements similar to Doom. This unique visual approach, combined with engaging mini-games, enhances the overall experience for fans of indie games.
“I love this game in particular because of the really easy and intuitive controls, funny and original storyline, and most importantly, the retro aesthetic of early 3D FPS shooters.”
“It takes the art style of Mega Man and puts it into the gameplay of Doom, and contains mini-games that are essentially mini Star Fox levels.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with multiple users highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature.
“Great soundtrack!”
“Great soundtrack!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humor, highlighting its funny and original storyline as a standout feature. The combination of this humor with intuitive controls and a retro aesthetic enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I've always been a fan of indie games, and I love this game in particular because of the really easy and intuitive controls, the funny and original storyline, and most importantly, the retro aesthetic of early 3D FPS shooters.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its humor and originality, contributing to an engaging experience that complements its retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D FPS shooters. Players appreciate the intuitive controls that enhance the overall enjoyment of the narrative.
“I love this game in particular because of the really easy and intuitive controls, a funny and original storyline, and most importantly, the retro aesthetic of early 3D FPS shooters.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines the vibrant art style of Mega Man with the fast-paced action of Doom, featuring engaging minigames reminiscent of Star Fox levels. This unique blend offers a dynamic and varied gaming experience.
“It takes the art style of Mega Man and combines it with the gameplay of Doom, featuring minigames that are essentially mini Star Fox levels.”