If the huge frame rate drops don’t put you off while playing Antares, the repetitive enemy designs and overall boring gameplay loop will. There is some hidden potential for a good game in here, and some credit needs to be given to the fact that this has been developed by a single person, but considering its current massively underwhelming state, there’s no way I can recommend this to anyone.
Antares
Sonaloux Entertainment · Feb 27, 2020
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You crashland aboard the DAS Antares Facility, a mining and research station orbiting the star Antares. A huge breakthrough has occurred on the subject of human DNA, but something has gone terribly wrong. The facility is now overrun by infested creatures. It's up to you to resolve this!
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- I am beyond impressed that Antares came from one person, and I am always here to support indie developers, solo or otherwise. As a developer, I really do think Sonaloux is someone to watch; as a game, Antares is not without its flaws but is still absolutely fun. Gorgeous graphics depict a creepy atmosphere, and although the predictable, slightly homogeneous enemies don’t always deliver on the scares, the core concept is solid. With difficulty settings enabling the player to choose for a quick burst or a long haul, Antares arguably shines best to both scaredy-cat newbs and pressed-for-time veterans on the easiest setting.
- It might have issues with its enemy designs and AI, but Antares is still a good game with some great ideas and a fairly effective gameplay loop. It has some excellent atmosphere, especially when the power goes out, but it’s a shame that a lack of polish sometimes mars the experience. That said, there is no denying that this one-man venture is still an impressive feat.
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