Xotic

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 59 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Xotic is an arcade-style first-person shooter where players use a sentient weapon called the Macroterra to destroy enemies and scab plants, earning points and upgrades while re-planting life on a desolate planet. The game encourages impressive scores by offering bonuses for chain reactions, hidden collectibles, and mid-air Orb essence grabs. Upgrades allow for improved abilities and skills, such as increased score potential and the use of mobile shields.

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  • Windows
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
music3 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Unique design direction with a focus on score attack and environmental destruction.
  • Colorful graphics and a vibrant art style that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • Offers plenty of content and replayability with various game modes and scoring systems.
  • Gameplay can be confusing and cluttered, making it hard to discern objectives and progress.
  • The user interface is considered ugly and detracts from the overall experience.
  • Controls feel sluggish and aiming can be awkward, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it confusing and lacking streamlining, while others appreciate its unique mechanics and fun, skill-based challenges. The game offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy tactical FPS gameplay, with ongoing improvements and new content enhancing the overall experience. However, the upgrade system has been criticized as feeling pointless, despite the solid mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “Unique, really fun gameplay.”
    • “Like any good arcade game, it doesn't take very long to get used to the game mechanics, but it does take a decent amount of skill to rack up high scores.”
    • “Too confusing; nothing is streamlined gameplay-wise.”
    • “An interesting twist on the FPS genre, Xotic introduces some new mechanics that reward observation and timing over run-and-gun tactics.”
    • “For those who enjoy a solid FPS challenge, with an emphasis on tactics and creativity, Xotic is a rewarding gameplay experience.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics in Xotic are characterized by a distinctive and vibrant style that complements its fast-paced gameplay, featuring a striking contrast between a decaying technological backdrop and colorful plant life. While the visuals are engaging and contribute to the game's fun presentation, some players feel that the graphics lack detail and could benefit from improved polygon counts. Overall, the game's artistic design is appreciated, though it may not stand out among the best in the FPS genre.

    • “Anyways, it's a great arcade shooter with nice graphics and plenty of modes to get a whole bunch of points on.”
    • “Fast paced, addictive, a great assortment of weapons and great visuals.”
    • “The graphics and music round this out with a really vibrant and fun presentation, full of color and interesting art design.”
    • “While not the best FPS game graphics I've seen, Xotic certainly has a very distinctive and rather lush graphical style that seems to fit the game rather well. There's also an interesting contrast between the background, which is a decaying technological world, and the bright colors of the plants that you release by shooting the scabs.”
    • “It probably gets better with practice and progress, but if you think this is just an indie FPS with pretty graphics, you should check your expectations.”
    • “And even though I don't dislike the style of the game (which is colorful), the graphics could definitely use more detail and polygons in general.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is well-executed, featuring effective sound effects that enhance gameplay while the background music complements the atmosphere without being overly memorable or distracting. It creates a smooth, ambient experience that fits the game's vibrant and colorful presentation, though some players feel that more energetic, space-themed tracks could elevate the excitement during levels. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the game's immersive quality.

    • “The sound is well done, with some really nice sound effects for shooting, scoring points, and killing enemies. The background music is good, fitting well with the game and adding to the atmosphere without being distracting.”
    • “The graphics and music round this out with a really vibrant and fun presentation, full of color and interesting art design.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are very solid, although I would probably feel more pumped during levels with better, more spacey music.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers a shallow campaign mode complemented by various additional modes for each level, providing different objectives that enhance its replayability. Overall, players find the replay value to be moderately high.

    • “With that being said, the replay value should be semi-high.”
    • “You get to play through a shallow story in campaign mode, plus there are other modes for each level that give you different objectives, which adds a lot of replayability.”
    • “With that being said, replay value should be semi-high.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is considered shallow, primarily serving as a backdrop for the campaign mode, which offers various objectives that enhance replayability. However, many players feel that there is a lack of depth and danger in the narrative, reducing it to mere target practice rather than a compelling storyline.

    • “You get to play through a shallow story in campaign mode, plus there are other modes for each level that give you different objectives, which adds a lot of replayability.”
    • “There isn't really any story or danger, just sets of things to shoot and points to accrue by shooting those things.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, while players enjoy the game, they note that it experiences occasional bugs that can affect stability.

    • “I really love this game, even though it can be a little buggy sometimes.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by well-executed sound effects for actions like shooting and scoring, complemented by background music that, while not particularly memorable, effectively supports the gameplay without being distracting. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the immersive experience.

    • “The sound is well done, with some really nice sound effects for shooting, scoring points, and killing enemies. The background music is good, fitting well with the game and adding to the atmosphere without being distracting.”
    • “The sound is well done, with some really nice sound effects for shooting, scoring points, and killing enemies. The background music is good, but not particularly memorable or intrusive. It fits well with the game and adds to the atmosphere without being distracting.”
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