Extinction Reviews
Annihilation of endless waves of big monsters is exciting. However missions, game modes and locations should be more diverse.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The actual giant ogre-slaying gameplay is a lot of fun, but it's not enough to carry an entire game on its shoulders. Repetitive gameplay and a boring story keep the game from being any fun beyond the first few hours.
Extinction takes inspiration from some incredible games in the genre, such as God of War and Devil May Cry -- but sadly, it fails to improve upon any of them.
There's fun to be had with Extinction, it's certainly not a terrible game. The combat and movement can lead to some enjoyable moments. But an unjustifiably high pricetag combined with some repetitive mechanics, frustrating lacks of polish, and an uninspiring narrative really damages the experience overall.
Extinction is another game which should be played in short bursts rather than all in one go in my opinion. It has a lot of potential and at times it can be a lot of fun and smooth as you zip through the sky on your way to decapitating a giant Ravenii. However, the game is let down by its inconsistent controls, floaty movement, monotonous gameplay and unfair difficulty spikes. There is a tonne of missions and extra modes which will keep you busy for hours, just don't expect to see much more than what you do within the first few hours of playing the game.
As a game, it sits somewhere between an indie title and AAA. Unfortunately, its priced as AAA which in my opinion it falls short of.
My main gripe with Extinction is its price point. £50 for a title that has all the hall marks of a game developed under a tighter budget seems steep. That said, there is plenty to enjoy here and I’d find it hard not to recommend if you can find a copy at half the price a few months down the line.
Extinction has a lot of potential to be more than it is. While the title is worth playing, it could strive for better. The lack of guidance in the beginning and the learning curve can be tough for new players to acclimatise to. However, after a few hours of learning, some of the frustration drops away, and the game becomes more fun because the player starts honing their skills. Trying to take down the Ravenii as quickly as possible to save the city before rushing to the next giant can be stressful, but it is an enjoyable kind of stress. Similarly, facing off against two or more Ravenii can be a fun challenge, forcing different strategies, such as attacking the more weakly armored first or severing a leg so the player can focus their attention on the other ogre. The problems that hold Extinction back may be a make-it-or-break-it point for some players. The inconsistency in using the whip can bring exasperation, and the lack of varied game modes can become boring. Furthermore, the predominantly single-button combat system is lackluster because far greater complexity can easily be envisioned for a game of this type. Having more ways to perform sweeping attacks for crowd control or stronger direct attacks might make the physical act of play more enjoyable. With more varied game modes, a more in-depth combat system, and redesigned traversal mechanics, Extinction could stand out, but, in its current state, it simply exists.
this is a good looking game with decent gameplay, but just way overpriced. If this game was $15-$20 not nearly as many people would be complaining about it. You can look past the repetitive gameplay or lack of content at that price, but at a full AAA game price, it will be judged at a different level. I'm not even saying avoid this game, but just don't spend too much money on it. If you can get it for less than $20, then that's a pretty good deal.
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.
Extinction is a game with potential which was ruined by bad pricing and bad gameplay/story decisions. It could've been a better game if it had a cheaper price with more features. However, in its state, it only fails to be an impressive game. If you are a huge fan of action games, and if you don't mind repetitive gameplay with weak storyline, but with good graphics and sound effects, you can go ahead and try it. Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting for an update or a discount.
This game had some interesting buzz at E3 2017, Does it stack up? Checkout Preston's review on Extinction.
Overall, Extinction gets a 4/10, it is a good attempt at trying something new in gaming, but sadly that something new is picked from a monopolised genre of titans. Gameplay is chunky, the soundtrack is samey, levels are repetitive alongside the combat with skill progression feeling unrewarding.
Extinction is a fun game premise plagued with camera problems, occasional bugs, and aimless mission design. Taking down a 40-foot tall Ravenii can be satisfying, but there isn't much to hang your hat on after that. This would've been much more palatable as a budget title.
It may be blanketed with a great art style and some slick animation, but what lies underneath is an incredibly boring and repetitive game. The frustrating controls and movement also do not help.
Extinction uses so many good ideas of other games and executes them poorly and manages to combine it with a whole new level of repetition. Even the other Game Modes it offers don't offer any replay value for the already overpriced title.
Review in German | Read full review
Extinction is an underwhelming experience that, despite having a great concept, simply feels far too repetitive in design. Add to that a range of minor frustrations, and you’ll find that your time with the game won’t always be an enjoyable one. There’s no doubting that it does have its moments where it shines, with some of the initial encounters against the Ravenii proving to be exciting and action-packed affairs. One you’ve seen it once though, doing the same thing over and over again across the same old environments hardly makes for a thrilling gameplay experience.
Exctinction tries to do a lot of interesting things with its combo system, but its procedural generated maps, lackluster campaign, reliance on Giants to give any sense of accomplishment and overly repetitive gameplay loop are its downfall
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