While not a fundamentally flawed game, Extinction does not provide the player with enough of a mechanism to reasonably progress through the game in an enjoyable manner. It’s a shame – with the thought of a David vs. Goliath type experience coupled with a need to balance conflicting priorities, the framework of a unique and exhilarating game is there. Unfortunately not enough players will stick through the grind to recognize this.
Extinction
Iron Galaxy Studios · Apr 10, 2018
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From time immemorial, the world has been at war. For generations, humans have fought one another for land and riches while our true enemies have lurked in the distance: throngs of ravenous monsters standing 150 feet tall that aim to destroy our kind. Only those trained in the ways of the ancient order stand a chance at defeating these monstrosities, known colloquially as "ogres." You are one of the world’s last defenders, a warrior named Avil equipped with the skill, speed and strength to oppose the endless wave of Ravenii and prevent a fate worse than death: Extinction.
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- 5.0Extinction is a game that feels like a novel idea that didn’t get fully fleshed out. I wanted to love it, but the repetition really drags it down. At a lower price or with a little more variety to the encounters this game could have been something special. As it stands though it is nigh impossible to recommend it.
- 7.9Extinction lacks refinement and complexity, that much goes without saying. However, for those that seek a non-stop action-packed hack-and-slash adventure, there’s a lot to look forward to within. It may be repetitive in the long run, but there’s no denying that Extinction offers a decent story, empowering gameplay and enough content to merit a recommendation.
- 5.8Impressive ogre battles and challenging, hectic missions, but I just wish there was a bit more to Extinction.
- If you are looking for a game that will give you an adrenalin rush by letting you fight a giant ogre, then you may come away satisfied from Extinction. When you are felling a Ravenii in slow motion, things can get real gratifying, you just do have to trudge through a ton of mediocre and repetitive elements to get there.
- Extinction wants to be a variety of different games, and fucks up with every single one. A haphazard gathering of multiple genres, Extinction fails to develop the multiple aspects of itself, leaving behind a game that’s underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.
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