Arcadegeddon

When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.

Ultimately, Arcadegeddon hits all the right notes when it comes to the gameplay loop, even if originality isn’t its strongest suit. It chases popular trends like roguelike elements, hordes of enemies to take down in co-op, a looter shooter style of progression, and the usual game-as-a-service tricks for long-term engagement. And even though the variety and AI could certainly be better, the core gameplay is extremely satisfying, thanks to excellent traversal, impactful shooting, and eye-catching loot to seek out. With more biomes, bosses and weapons promised in future updates as well, Arcadeged...

With that being said, the procedurally generated maps are a nice touch for any roguelite, the gunplay isn’t bad in a very arcade kind of way when you finally deal with the awful initial recoil, and the gameplay is at its best when playing in cooperative mode. Give Arcadegeddon a try if you can stomach all that neon and are in the lookout for a fast-paced and light mix between Fortnite and Remnant 2, but beware of your ears.

Arcadegeddon has solid gun play mechanics and a setting that most will appreciate but its generic structure and lack of enemy variety hold it back from truly shining.

I had an incredible time with the game, and though I have put in a decent amount of hours. Even after getting my boss cleared, I am still going back and playing it again and again to try to get more of the collectables for killing them. I really hope that the launch goes well and that the servers hold up with the release of the game because frankly it's one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a long time. I hope we get more bosses released and new areas released over time, if this game gets some decent support I could see it growing. Right now some folk may be frustrated with only ...

It’s hard not to glance at Arcadegeddon without thinking it looks like a hell of a lot of fun. The world and the characters appear like they’ve come straight from a sci-fi inspired Saturday morning cartoon show; with big plasticine hair, shiny skin, and neon-splashed outfits with streaks of intense blues, purples, and pinks. The music, with its dub-step pop beats, really complements the slick atmosphere and visuals nicely. However, when you dive into this co-operative PvE/PvP multiplayer ...