Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse
- March 16, 2018
- RogueCode (PTY) LTD
- 9h median play time
In "Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse," players take on hordes of mutated llamas in frenetic, top-down shooter gameplay. Customize your character and weapons, and battle through varied environments alongside AI companions. With leaderboards, online multiplayer, and an array of difficulties, this title offers a challenging and humorous twist on the apocalypse genre.
Reviews
- The game features a fun and humorous premise with plenty of llama puns and engaging gameplay.
- Visually impressive with good graphics and smooth controls, making it enjoyable to play.
- Offers a challenging experience with a variety of weapons and perks that encourage replayability.
- The game lacks online multiplayer options, limiting co-op play to local only, which can be a drawback for many players.
- Repetitive gameplay and a limited variety of enemies can lead to boredom after a short time.
- Health regeneration is non-existent, making the game feel punishing and frustrating, especially for solo players.
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of cheesy llama puns and self-aware jokes that can be polarizing; while some players find it hilarious and enjoy the absurdity, others may find it cringeworthy. The game's writing is noted for its playful tone and clever references, contributing to a fun experience for those who appreciate its lighthearted approach. Overall, the humor is described as a significant part of the game's charm, appealing to players who don't take themselves too seriously.
“It's a really fun game to play and the in-game jokes are hilarious.”
“It has a fun concept and is very self-aware of its cheesy humor.”
“Luckily, I wasn't one of those who took the game too seriously, and so long as you don't either, this is a pretty funny and rollicking time that should at least elicit more than a few good laughs from the player, if not more than a few hard groans.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in variety and depth, criticizing the dull weapon types and repetitive mechanics. However, others appreciate the twin-stick shooter format and rogue-like elements, noting that side missions and polished performance enhance the experience. Overall, while some aspects are seen as serviceable, the game offers a fun, humorous experience for those who enjoy dungeon crawler mechanics.
“Gameplay is a top-down twin-stick shooter.”
“Great humor, polished gameplay and performance (like unlimited fps even with 300 llamas and grenades on the screen) really worth the asking price and a lot of fun to be had.”
“The inbuilt humor coupled with smooth gameplay is incredibly appealing.”
“The presentation is not particularly enticing and the couple of minutes of gameplay is pathetic.”
“Re-do the mechs so that they can walk over stuff like cars and smaller objects, add more variety to the gameplay other than just running around shooting llamas, and take out the stupid jokes, all of them.”
“There is no gameplay around regenerating your HP and so far the weapon types are quite dull.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and impressive visuals, especially considering it is an indie title. Reviewers highlight the beautiful lighting, particle effects, and crisp modern aesthetics that enhance the overall experience, making it stand out in a genre often dominated by simpler visuals. While some noted a lack of variation in world graphics, the overall consensus is that the game excels in its visual presentation.
“For a silly indie game, there’s more depth to Vala than I expected, and the graphics similarly surprised me.”
“One of the game’s strong suits is its graphics, which is surprisingly high quality for a small indie game.”
“The visuals are fantastic, with beautiful lighting and particle effects.”
“It's just so confusing to have a developer not just commit to the aesthetic, but to grind it into the players' eyes and ears like sand.”
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is described as silly and lighthearted, revolving around the humorous premise of the "llaminati" controlling the world's llamas. While it lacks depth and complexity, players find it enjoyable to follow along, especially as they engage in simple side missions that enhance gameplay. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop for fun and progression rather than a focal point of the experience.
“The story is very silly, but it’s fun to follow along and not take it seriously.”
“I wanted to laugh and have fun with a neat little twin stick shooter that had some progression and story.”
“Seriously though, don’t trouble yourself much with the story or the writing.”
“There's no deep storyline to keep track of, no complicated controls to memorize, etc.”
“Probably the weak point in the game, Vala's storyline will certainly leave you wanting more.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent but generic, featuring a mix of royalty-free tracks and retro-inspired sounds that fit the arcade style. While some players appreciate the 80's guitar riffs and the overall atmosphere, others find the background music forgettable and note that certain game sequences lack sound altogether. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience but does not stand out as particularly noteworthy.
“The sound is very retro and very fitting with the off-the-wall arcade style, using some witty and well-delivered dialogue from the narrator/sidekick, nice bass-y and crunchy explosions all around, and with some seriously sweet 80's guitar riffing in the soundtrack paving your onslaught.”
“Music and atmosphere are great, and it has been awesome seeing this get more and more polished over the versions!”
“The music is pretty generic butt rock, and some parts of the game are conspicuously missing sounds, like the whole mission start sequence on the carrier.”
“The music is decent, but as far as I'm aware, it consists entirely of downloadable royalty-free tracks.”
“The music is decent, but nothing praise-worthy.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability typical of roguelike/lite genres, featuring permanent upgrades, perks, and randomized stages that enhance the experience. However, while it provides addictive gameplay reminiscent of classics like *Crimsonland* and *Binding of Isaac*, its replay value may not stand out against other affordable titles in the market.
“It's a roguelike/lite-ish game, so replayability is a given.”
“10tons' brand of roguelite shooters, particularly the classic 'Crimsonland', come to mind as shining examples of how a tired concept like the twin-stick arcade shooter can be given new life with just a bit of that extra replayability provided by permanent upgrades, perks, and randomized stages.”
“The addictive layer of replayability in its roguelite progression, as seen in well-known twin-sticks like 'Binding of Isaac' or 'Crimsonland', is here and better than ever due to how intense, fast, and accessible it is to hop in and slay the hordes of rebellious llamas with friends locally.”
“10tons' brand of roguelite shooters, particularly the classic *Crimsonland*, come to mind as shining examples of how a tired concept like the twin-stick arcade shooter can be given new life with just a bit of that extra replayability provided by permanent upgrades, perks, and randomized stages.”
“Sadly, I can't recommend it when there are a lot of great top-down shooters on the market that are playable right now.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy, with players experiencing issues such as missing content and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some elements, like the static filter, enhance immersion, the lack of stability and functionality, particularly with the drone mechanics, leaves much to be desired.
“It's also a pretty buggy game.”
“7 hours in and I have already beaten the game; it was a fun ride, but I felt some things were missing. The final fight might be buggy, llamas didn't come out until halfway through, and I never saw the final llama. Where the heck is it?”
“A cool static filter and occasional glitches improve the immersion of the video feed from the drone, but it's a shame you can't zoom in and out by causing the drone to ascend or descend; it would be great to be able to get a view of a larger area, in lieu of a map.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering polished gameplay and high performance, including unlimited FPS even in chaotic scenarios. Users report smooth performance on various hardware, with options available for further customization if needed.
“Great humor, polished gameplay, and performance (like unlimited FPS even with 300 llamas and grenades on the screen) really worth the asking price and a lot of fun to be had.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive music and overall ambiance, noting significant improvements in polish with each update.
“The music and atmosphere are great, and it has been awesome seeing this get more and more polished over the versions!”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”