Recent reviews by Arcade Alchemist

Because there are no actual paying retail jobs anymore in my country due to the whole economy taking a nose dive and industries shrinking daily because we're slave to a Impoted parasite economy that only serves it's own kind meaning we get VAPE, Phone repair and TURKISH BARBERS instead of actual services the public want.

it makes you realize how bad things you need to pay to get a simulate a job.

I do like the game but i feel at some point the novelty will wear off because to dopamine dries up due to no rewarding progress after unlocking everything.

this is the kind of gameplay we need in MMOs

spare GPU laying around, Running a pcie Gen 4/5 system?
who needs SLI just run your Frame generation though a second GPU get FRAMES

the improvements are huge it's easy to set up
compelments my already complex Audio set up

prob the only Snooker game i have enjoyed playing,
good physics online play offline play controller friendly

got the snooker billiards pack and honestly the snooker is more fun the pool not so much because it's not got the old Red n Yellow basic color set i don't like american pool much

It's one of those franchises you become part of or you just take part in for a while.

the flow state when you get in to it is like no other game i have played.
now from arrowhead i expect the team work element to be very chaotic as someone who played a lot of Multiplayer Magika happy accents happen a LOT but with HD2 compared to HD (which i barely played)
you can feel the Vibe just became something unique and it feels amazing to have a support gunship in orbit that throws down the tools one needs to survive in a high danger environment.

Should you buy this?

If you're a competitive player YES
if you're a casual gamer this might be tough on your ego because it doesn't play it's self and hasn't got a narrative to make you feel you're part of a game.

i never understood why Games focus on narrative believe they actually contain any game play at all.

GO watch netflix if you want a story this is visceral action and requires a little bit of tactical play and muscle memory. I play this with a gamepad so the aim sucks but at the same time it's not a requirement because it's not about taking out your enemy fast but staying alive and learning to negate your death and keep your team alive.

I have yet to hear anyone use VOIP in game yet and i'm not even sure it works but who knows.
the more i play it the more familiar i become with my UI chat/map/stratagems and figuring out what to do.

I'm rank 5 i don't know what i'm doing i bought a helmet and upgraded my ship utility (which gives you access to better weapons and orbital support)

will i max rank? idk i still haven't max ranked in Palworld Aliens firesteam or Ghostbusters yet tho i think palworld's aim assist has ruined gamepad games for me. >....<

as someone who LIVES for Space colonization themed games this is one of the best team based combat games i've ever played.

eventually there will be a Game that is FULLY MMO has pets guns and starships for intersteller trade

one of the few RTS games i really enjoy playing casually

so casual play though 13 maps
not really a lot, the story is pre-homeworld so you understand where the whole Franchise origin story
it doesn't go in to too much detail
the voice acting isn't super amazing, the bad guys seem to have big egos talk in Grandiose monologues about spiritual assertion it's rather Cringe to be fair.

but the gameplay ONCE i figured out some basics wasn't awful however i assume the tactical side to play Multiplayer wouldn't be my thing so replaying on harder difficulties. Gearbox really have kept this franchise alive which i don't mind but i do love me a good spaceship game.


not amazing but not bad. 7/10

"So I'm a huge fan of the ALIENS saga. I've read a lot of the comics and watched every movie multiple times. I even fly the Aegis Reclaimer, which has that industrial Weyland feel to it.

I've enjoyed many of the alien franchise games over the years, from the C64 US GOLD aliens with its impressive 64k graphics and detailed gameplay, including weapons loadout, drop ship, tower defense, search and rescue, and even a power loader fight with the queen.

With the rise of 4v1 movie games like Predator, Jason, and Ghostbusters, I've always been curious about what would come next. And it seems we got what we wanted. This game has a very arcade-like simplicity, where you face predictable waves of enemies in your kill zone, reminiscent of Time Crisis and Aliens Arcade GUN. All you have to do is aim in the right direction and pull the trigger to make bugs go splat. However, leveling up is the only aspect that dampens the fun. It takes a while to learn the maps, get used to the classes, and earn rewards to unlock perk slots and equipment attachments.

Currently, the game is quite slow. You can play privately with two bots or friends, or publicly with random cross-platform companions. There is no voice chat, only a POI button to indicate attention to specific areas, doors, or items of interest like crates or intel. This system bypasses language barriers, allowing you to enjoy the game without personal interaction, avoiding slurs and insults from unsportsmanlike players. However, you can always find out who you played with on Steam, send friend requests to those you had a good experience with, and use third-party programs like Steam's VOIP to take the game more seriously."


if you're thinking about picking up the title the steam summer sale has it dropped 60% and unless they are going to give this game away for FREE on epic game store any time over November i'd pick it up now,
the DLC Pathogen is the only DLC you should need as the other DLC content is Cosmetic packs i believe.

Ok so i first got the game back in the first year of launch never played it cos the idea of LOGISTICs management simulator was meh on my to do list.

I now have nothing on my to do list at all and a lot of boredom, so why not try directors cut.
well i can say with little time spent i understand HOW to play the game now but i still don't get what the goal is.

it's OK, i would recommend it if you're looking for something unique and relaxed (not much skill required)
just end of the day it's a rinse & repeat game, tho you can interact with other players via their equipment and msgs they drop.

At this point in time it's one of the more modern games that are entertaining to pass some time but it's not a social experence even tho you're picking up other players trash items, i mean as a proof of concept to a problem of logistics this is a good entry, it's like Tetris in a way.