Utopia City

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Utopia City is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Parallax Arts Studio and was released on November 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Utopia City is an action-packed first person shooter set in the virtual world of Utopia.You are responsible for the salvation of humankind - destroy Utopia City or suffer indefinite virtual slavery. Fight for the future of the real world as you become involved in massive combat scenes against a host of powerful opponents. You are the last hope for the survival of your race! • Absorbing story li…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting energy management system that adds depth to gameplay, allowing players to customize their resource allocation.
The story is simple yet effective, providing a cohesive experience that aligns well with the gameplay mechanics.
The game captures a nostalgic Y2K aesthetic and offers some cool moments, appealing to fans of retro sci-fi themes.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly when attempting to change settings or exit.
Combat mechanics are unrefined, with clunky controls and inconsistent AI, leading to a lack of challenge and immersion.
Visuals and level design feel outdated and repetitive, contributing to a tedious gameplay loop with uninspired environments.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The gameplay of Utopia City is characterized by basic shooter mechanics and a focus on navigating virtual environments, but it suffers from a tedious loop and lack of strategic depth, leading to a largely negative reception. While some players appreciate the energy management system that adds a layer of depth, the overall experience is marred by dated presentation and unengaging combat, making it feel more like a relic than a compelling modern shooter. Despite its intriguing cyberpunk premise, the game fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “The core gameplay of Utopia City revolves around straightforward shooter mechanics with a focus on navigating virtual landscapes and engaging in combat with an array of enemies.”
- “There's an energy management meta-game that adds a bit of depth to the gameplay too - instead of health and ammo pickups, everything regenerates over time, but you have to share a single power source for all your weapons, abilities, and health - you can customize exactly what percentage everything gets allocated, and I found myself needing to use this a lot to get through different scenarios.”
- “The story is simple but effective, and I like the way the gameplay systems are designed around it, making the experience feel cohesive.”
- “Utopia City, developed by Parallax Arts Studio and published by Strategy First, is a first-person shooter that attempts to blend a cyberpunk narrative with action-oriented gameplay but ultimately struggles to deliver a satisfying experience.”
- “This contributes to a tedious gameplay loop where exploration feels more like wandering than engaging, and combat encounters rarely provide memorable moments or strategic depth.”
- “Its blend of cyberpunk themes and virtual reality settings could have been an interesting backdrop for a gripping shooter, but technical limitations and lackluster gameplay prevent it from reaching that potential.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic Y2K aesthetic, but many users find them unpolished and inconsistent, with a lack of cohesive art style in environments and character designs. While there are some standout moments, overall visual quality is considered mediocre, with reports of significant bugs affecting graphical performance.
- “This is one of my favorite eras for sci-fi aesthetics, so I had to give this game a spin - it has its cool moments!”
- “The visuals are fine for the time; the AI does what it needs to do and nothing more or less.”
- “Visual design - there are some great moments, but Utopia City lacks a cohesive art style.”
- “Sadly, a lot of the environments and characters are less aesthetically pleasing - either through blandness or garish color combinations.”
- “My game bugged hard my first playthrough; I had no shadows, lights, or any graphical effects at all.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The story presents an intriguing premise of an elite agent infiltrating a hostile digital utopia, reminiscent of classic narratives like "The Matrix." While some players appreciate the cohesive design of gameplay systems around the simple yet effective storyline, others feel that the execution falls short, rendering the experience less engaging and more of a nostalgic relic than a modern adventure.
- “As an elite agent, your mission is to penetrate a digital utopia that has turned hostile, battling various enemies within a virtual environment.”
- “The story is simple but effective, and I like the way the gameplay systems are designed around it, making the experience feel cohesive.”
- “In a nutshell, it's your archetypal 'destroy the mainframe' infiltration mission inside a digital world like The Matrix where most of humanity is trapped.”
- “The story feels like a generic 'destroy the mainframe' infiltration mission, lacking originality and depth.”
- “The narrative is reminiscent of a typical digital dystopia, failing to engage or offer any fresh perspectives.”
- “As an elite agent, the mission to penetrate a hostile digital utopia feels overly familiar and uninspired.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to create a tedious gameplay loop, where exploration lacks engagement and combat encounters fail to offer memorable or strategic experiences.
- “This contributes to a tedious gameplay loop where exploration feels more like wandering than engaging, and combat encounters rarely provide memorable moments or strategic depth.”
- “The grinding is relentless, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which drains the enjoyment out of the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in Utopia City features a mix of experimental dark electronic and industrial tracks that create an ominous and oppressive atmosphere, complemented by familiar EDM club tracks reminiscent of early 2000s sci-fi games.
- “The music features interesting experimental dark electronic and industrial background tracks throughout Utopia City, creating a genuinely ominous and oppressive atmosphere, alongside a selection of EDM club tracks reminiscent of early 2000s sci-fi games.”
- “The soundtrack blends experimental dark electronic elements with industrial sounds, enhancing the immersive experience of the game world.”
- “The combination of ominous background music and nostalgic EDM tracks perfectly captures the essence of a futuristic setting.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of civilians engaging in chaotic gunfights, which many players find genuinely hilarious. However, technical issues, such as crashes when accessing video settings, detract from the overall experience.
- “It's hilarious!”
- “Seeing the civilians all take out guns and start shooting each other is hilarious.”
- “It would be funny to play through this old game, but I can't enter video settings without a hard crash after it worked fine on the first boot; it opens in a tiny window, lol.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for lacking immersive effects, resulting in a lifeless and static world that fails to engage players.