Xenowerk

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Xenowerk is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Pixelbite and was released on June 17, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Xenowerk is a top-down action shooter set in an underground lab overrun by mutants. Your mission is to destroy nests and eliminate mutants across 70 levels, increasing in difficulty. Gather power-ups from fallen enemies to enhance weapons and armor, and utilize special powers to survive the mutant infestation."

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

graphics307 positive mentions

monetization116 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
No intrusive ads, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay and the option to earn in-game currency through watching ads.
Fun and straightforward mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play without a steep learning curve.

Repetitive level design with similar objectives, leading to a lack of variety and excitement as the game progresses.
Camera angles can be disorienting, making it difficult to see enemies until they are very close.
Controls can be unresponsive or awkward, particularly when trying to aim and shoot simultaneously.

graphics
390 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality, smooth performance, and attention to detail, often compared to console-level visuals. Many users appreciate the vibrant art style and the immersive atmosphere it creates, although some note that the gameplay can become repetitive despite the impressive graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the levels have some entertaining details (including destructible objects, which is always fun), and since the levels are office environments there's a lot of bonus fun to be had by imagining that the mutants are colleagues you dislike.”
- “The graphics are amazing for the virtual size of the game.”
- “The graphics are terrific and gameplay awesome.”
- “Graphics are trash, and every location seems the same from each other.”
- “The game is relatively decent in terms of graphics but overall not recommendable because the campaign sucks, the only customizable aspects of the game are the weapons and armor, the aim mechanism is god awful, the map is difficult to use because you can't enlarge it and there is nothing in terms of waypoints here.”
- “The graphics still okay but gameplay is a pain. I was just shooting all over the place which is down to very bad controls. If these things got better I would have kept playing but I uninstalled simply because of these reasons.”
gameplay
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
32%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and impressive graphics, making it fun and addictive for players. However, many users note that it can become repetitive over time, with some controls being tricky to master and occasional lag issues. Overall, while the gameplay offers a solid experience, there are calls for more variety in levels and enemy types to enhance long-term enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is a little tricky at first, I like that you have to use both joysticks to aim at the enemy; it makes it a more involved game.”
- “Really fun and simple gameplay that quickly gets addicting!”
- “The atmosphere, the gameplay, and the graphics are all top-notch and I have a great time playing it.”
- “Controls are hard to get used to and I always end up switching guns inadvertently, and camera movement makes gameplay and hitting the mutants difficult.”
- “Gameplay is dull and repetitive.”
- “The aiming mechanic kind of sucks; every time I aim at the enemy, it goes in another direction, but the game becomes repetitive over time.”
monetization
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization model is praised for being fair and non-intrusive, allowing players to earn in-game currency through optional short ads without being bombarded by forced advertisements. Players appreciate the ability to progress without spending money, as they can grind for credits or watch ads for rewards, making it a refreshing experience compared to many other mobile games. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “No pop ups, no ads, no incentives to spend money but a good all-around top-down shooter to play on your break or on a bus or taking a walk.”
- “Really fun, no ads unless you want to watch them, and you can enjoy the full game without spending a penny.”
- “No ads, no energy system, no aggressive microtransactions makes this a breath of fresh air.”
- “You can have good weapons by just watching ads and not by playing the game.”
- “I recommend limiting the watching of ads to 3 ads each day so players will not do it frequently just to buy a weapon.”
- “You end up either having to spend hard-earned cash to get more or, if you're a more reasonable person, watch ads for currency, but another problem lies here because sometimes the ads don't load and you can't close them, so you have to close the game and start it again.”
story
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and character backstory. While the gameplay is enjoyable and the mechanics are solid, the repetitive missions and absence of a compelling storyline lead to a sense of monotony, leaving players yearning for a richer, more immersive experience. Overall, the consensus is that adding a meaningful story could significantly enhance the game's appeal and longevity.
- “This game has a good story theme.”
- “Great story, graphics and action.”
- “The game is great; you don't require purchases to finish a mission.”
- “The lack of a storyline makes it just level after level with no real reason to keep going; with a storyline, this game could be so much more.”
- “Also it's repetitive; lacking a story on why she is in there and what's the relationship of her with the scientist, no cutscenes, the same enemies even if you're progressing, same environment design.”
- “But like many games, the utter lack of a story means that you will quickly get bored.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its atmospheric qualities and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience, others find it generic and repetitive. Overall, the sound design is praised for adding intensity and immersion, though some users prefer to play without it for a more thrilling experience.
- “The music and sound effects are delightful and the difficulty curve is just perfect!”
- “Love the soundtrack, it really adds a post-apocalyptic horrifying atmosphere to the game.”
- “Superb graphics and engaging soundtrack adds to the gaming immersion.”
- “Music is pretty generic; set pieces repeat a lot.”
- “The game feels better and more intense without the music.”
- “I love the graphics and music, but the gameplay is too repetitive; it made me feel like I wasn't even changing levels, same monsters and boring level-ups.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding elements, primarily focused on leveling up and acquiring weapons, which can be both rewarding and tedious. While some players appreciate the ability to unlock upgrades without spending real money, others find the repetitive nature of the grinding and limited level variety frustrating. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy it but potentially off-putting for players seeking more variety and excitement.
- “There isn't much in this game, aside from cleaning up site-infested mutants, farming coins and buying weapons, and playing the same level repeatedly.”
- “I stopped playing the game after the second level was so grindy I wanted to kill myself.”
- “The grinding got so repetitive that I actually uninstalled it.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and impressive graphics, allowing it to run well on a variety of devices without high system requirements. While many players appreciate the lack of ads and intuitive controls, some report occasional performance issues, particularly in larger maps. Despite these minor drawbacks, the general consensus is that the game is well-optimized and enjoyable.
- “Thanks for the optimization ”
- “The graphics and the animations are absolutely nice and the game is optimized greatly.”
- “Very good game, it's fun and so optimized that any phone could run it with no problems.”
- “The only problem I'm having is performance issues (game being laggy when the map gets bigger) and low numbers of weapons.”
- “However, it seems to be horribly optimized, at least for my Huawei phone.”
- “Graphics/controls/fps (optimizations) is on a high level.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by effective sound design, lighting effects, and a compelling soundtrack that contributes to a post-apocalyptic and unsettling ambiance. While some players initially find the camera angle disorienting, many agree that it ultimately enriches the chaotic atmosphere, creating suspenseful gameplay experiences. Overall, the combination of graphics, sound, and environmental details creates a captivating and atmospheric setting that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere, the gameplay, and the graphics are all top-notch and I have a great time playing it.”
- “Love the soundtrack, it really adds a post-apocalyptic horrifying atmosphere to the game.”
- “Unsettling, sinister atmosphere trademark of Scandinavian media is mixed nicely with shooting action, and the controls are so much better than most you must put up with on a touchscreen.”
- “But the lighting and atmosphere are wasted.”
- “The camera seems a bit odd when you begin, but it adds to the atmosphere of chaos and mayhem.”
- “Excellent gameplay, the limited visibility creates an atmosphere of suspense and occasional jump scare kind of reaction from me.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky character animations and the amusing design of various weapons, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of silly office humor and clever parodies throughout the gameplay, often finding themselves laughing out loud at the character's awkward movements and the game's overall comedic tone. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the engaging graphics and gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.
- “In the beginning, this game shows truly great... easy gameplay, simple controls, cool graphics, and a lot of funny guns to shoot.”
- “You get your generic 'help' and 'flee' writings, then you see other stuff that's actually pretty silly and is really funny to me.”
- “I just played it for the last ten minutes and something just keeps making me laugh out loud!”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate its enjoyable gameplay and high replay value, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, which diminishes long-term engagement. A stronger storyline and more diverse content could enhance its replayability significantly.
- “High replay value, don't need to pay real money for guns, great graphics, sounds, animations, etc. First mobile game I actually enjoyed in years.”
- “So much fun, can pick it up anytime and slaughter some mutants, lots of replay value and challenging enough to keep me from getting bored.”
- “Controls: 4/5 pretty simple, replayability: 3/5 might be a bit repetitive, simple but hugely enjoyable, highly recommend.”
- “It's not a fantastic game; it lacks in replayability.”
- “Negatives: no story; very little variety (it gets pretty monotonous); no replayability.”
- “Though its gameplay is very repetitive past the first hour and has little replay value.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance and no significant issues on lower-end devices, others experience buggy controls and occasional glitches, particularly during high-intensity gameplay. Some players noted freezing when using ad features, but many still find the game enjoyable and playable.
- “No issues at all, no ads interrupting the gameplay, no glitches, no worry.”
- “The game runs great even on lower-end phones. I'm able to run this game on high graphics and 60fps on my low-end 2GB RAM phone. The AI is absolutely terrific!”
- “I have a low-end phone and it runs perfectly, no bugs, no glitches, smooth gameplay with perfect controls... almost the perfect game!”
- “Entertaining, but the controls are buggy (the radial dial closes rather than activating a power) and vision is problematic (distant enemies can't be seen due to playing in landscape mode and a character centralized on the screen, radar can be hidden by the picked-up coin notification, plus, mid-battle, the aiming/shooting reticule all of a sudden controls the walking movement).”
- “Controls can get buggy, however, and gameplay gets choppy on the higher levels.”
- “Buggy and glitchy as hell.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's character development, highlighting the thoughtful design of characters, levels, and aliens. The emphasis on character design is so strong that it influences the game's perspective, showcasing a commitment to creating a visually engaging experience.
- “In my opinion, it's a very well-thought-out game in terms of character design, level design, and alien design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way throughout the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing poor controls and repetitive gameplay that detracts from their overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and music, the lack of engaging mechanics leads to feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction, ultimately causing players to abandon the game.