Wasteland Angel
- August 31, 2011
- Octane Games
- 4h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun, arcade-style vehicular combat experience with a charming art style and voice acting.
- The gameplay includes a variety of power-ups and special weapons that add some excitement to the otherwise repetitive missions.
- The game is relatively easy to complete, with a straightforward control scheme and a satisfying achievement system.
- The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with similar objectives and enemy types across levels, leading to a lack of engagement.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with enemy AI and vehicle controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- The story is forgettable and the game lacks depth, making it feel shallow and unpolished compared to other titles in the genre.
- story78 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered forgettable and lacks depth, with many reviewers noting its repetitive nature and a plot that feels unfinished or irrelevant. While there are attempts at humor and a female protagonist, the narrative often takes a backseat to the action, leading players to focus more on gameplay than on the storyline itself. Additionally, the game ends on a cliffhanger, leaving some players unsatisfied with the overall resolution.
“The story is largely perfunctory - in the context of diversity, I appreciate the female protagonist easily and effectively slipping into a role which would normally be occupied by a gun-toting, cigar-smoking male action hero.”
“You have an awesome vehicle, loads of enemies, powerful weapons, a clear objective in each level beyond just killing everything, huge bosses, and even a halfway decent story to tie it all together.”
“The story is a bit loose and funny at the same time.”
“There is a story, but it's forgettable.”
“There's a story but it amounts to nothing and ends on a cliffhanger.”
“The story doesn't make much sense, as it starts off with an angel looking for her ex-boyfriend just so she can get a sense of direction, and once that is past you, you'll just move to the next location because apparently that's where you're needed.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is initially engaging with fun mechanics and upgrades, but it quickly becomes repetitive and formulaic, with little variation in enemies or objectives. Players often find themselves relying on basic strategies, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time. While the game features enjoyable moments, such as driving and combat, the overall experience is marred by its shallow mechanics and limited replayability.
“Excellent artwork and mostly entertaining gameplay help this game earn a recommendation.”
“The bonus levels are especially fun and you can get all achievements in around 3-4 hours of gameplay.”
“As for the actual gameplay, it is certainly fun to drive about blowing up hundreds of enemies and then splattering their drivers Mad Max style afterwards.”
“While the core gameplay of the game is fine, it quickly becomes repetitive and becomes less and less engaging.”
“The first time you start playing Wasteland Angel, it will definitely seem like a fun experience, with promising upgrades, scores to beat, and waves of enemies that at first glance would seem to keep you busy for a long time. However, shortly after that, the first impression will be shattered once you realize that the enemies will never change, your objective stays the same no matter what, and mechanics that sounded promising in the beginning aren't even implemented properly.”
“Shallow, repetitive, and boring gameplay, where you just drive around in a very small piece of land and fight boring, worthless, and sometimes barely functional enemies.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the animations and technical issues, such as bugs and lack of fluidity. While some find the visuals decent and enjoyable, others describe them as mediocre and repetitive, suggesting that they do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with highlights in artistic design but shortcomings in execution.
“Angel is nice; I really liked the art style the developers went with, so that was nice.”
“Pretty little game with good graphics and nice controls.”
“I really like the art style and tank girl-like setting.”
“The soundtrack is decent, the graphics are okay except for the hilariously bad lack of animations at times (the wobbling helicopters are my favorite). There's nothing to write home about in encounter or map design (some are more annoying than others) and the cherry on top is the bugs.”
“It's simple, it's repetitive, the graphics are mediocre at best and so is the story.”
“The sound effects are even worse than the visuals, sometimes missing and sometimes so irritating that you'd wish those were missing too; on the soundtrack side, it's pretty much the same track repeated over and over again with the bullets that you shoot adding to the noise of it.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly in the enemy AI, which often results in comically ineffective behavior. Players find the loose story and quirky sound effects amusing, while the overall experience is described as fun, despite some debatable aspects of the humor. The combination of funny animations and chaotic gameplay contributes to an entertaining arcade-style shooting experience.
“Hilariously, the enemies lack even the basic AI to hit you every time, capable of parking themselves when you do, getting stuck on a firing angle that always misses and sitting there, shooting fruitlessly forever.”
“The story is a bit loose and funny at the same time.”
“The humor is decent (debatable), the music is great, and the game is a lot of fun.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as generic and repetitive, fitting the wasteland theme but lacking variety, leading some players to prefer playing their own music instead. While the soundtrack is deemed decent by some, the overall sound design, including sound effects, is criticized for being irritating and poorly executed. Overall, the music does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The humor is decent (debatable), the music is great and the game is a lot of fun.”
“The soundtrack is decent, the graphics are okay except for the hilariously bad lack of animations at times (the wobbling helicopters are my favorite). There's nothing to write home about in encounter or map design (some are more annoying than others) and the cherry on top is the bugs.”
“The sound effects are even worse than the visuals, sometimes missing and sometimes so irritating that you'd wish those were missing too; on the soundtrack side, it's pretty much the same track repeated over and over again with the bullets that you shoot adding to the noise of it.”
“Since there is nothing interesting to hear around here and the story doesn't make sense enough to be worth hearing, probably the best way to go with this one is to just leave your own music playing in the background and mute everything inside the game.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that can lead to frustrating softlocks, often requiring players to restart missions. This instability contributes to a repetitive and unsatisfying gameplay experience.
“It's buggy as well, and sometimes it can mean a restart of a mission because it softlocks you from progressing.”
“Repetitive, unsatisfying, and just a little buggy to top it off.”
“Bugs and glitches.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has minimal replayability, as players can complete it in a short time with little incentive to return, aside from a niche interest in achieving higher scores. Overall, it lacks differentiation from competitors in the genre, further diminishing its replay value.
“$10 for a game you can 100% in a light afternoon, the only replay value being if you possess the exact type of inexplicable obsession to care very deeply about higher scores in this game.”
“Not much replay value.”
“On top of it, the game offers no replayability and no differentiation over competition in this genre.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive and uninspired storytelling, which fails to engage players and evoke meaningful feelings. The predictable cycle of events detracts from the overall emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
“The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The narrative fails to engage, resulting in a dull experience that doesn't evoke any feelings.”
“The emotional arcs are predictable and fail to resonate, leaving the player feeling disconnected.”
