The Phoenix Initiative
- October 30, 2023
- Nobody Cares
Get on Steam"The Phoenix Initiative" is a post-apocalyptic game where you play as Florence Phoenix, the last astronaut of the Phoenix Initiative. Your mission is to reclaim Earth after Project Genesis' nanotech terraformers ran wild, creating hostile Crystal Beasts and transforming the planet into a desolate wasteland. Build your colony, scavenge for supplies, harness the power of Genesis Crystals, and use your combat skills to face obstacles and challenges in this intense and captivating top-down game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are striking and enhance the overall immersive experience.
- The blend of twin-stick shooter mechanics with base-building and resource gathering offers a unique gameplay experience.
- The game shows promise as an Early Access title, feeling more complete than many others in the same stage of development.
- Movement controls are imprecise and can lead to frustrating deaths, especially with the current reliance on QWERTY keys.
- There is a lack of tutorials or guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- The game suffers from bugs and resource scarcity, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their striking quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration with character movement, suggesting it detracts from the visual appeal.
“With striking graphics and heart-pounding gameplay, you're tasked to protect your base from hordes of mutated enemies.”
“Nice graphics.”
“Nice ideas.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is initially confusing due to a lack of tutorial, but it becomes engaging after a few attempts, combining twin-stick shooting with survival elements in a unique way. While it has some rough edges, the core mechanics show promise, enhanced by striking graphics and intense action as players defend their base from mutated enemies.
“It's a bit rough around the edges as of now, but the seeds of good gameplay are there.”
“It can be a little confusing initially as you're not really given anything in the way of a tutorial, but after a few runs it starts to click and the blend of twin-stick shooter and survival gameplay feels like a fresh and genuinely unique take.”
“With striking graphics and heart-pounding gameplay, you're tasked to protect your base from hordes of mutated enemies.”
