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The Chaos Engine (2013)
Released On: Aug 29, 2013
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7.5
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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29% Mixed
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71% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
40
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
71% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
An instant-classic that manages to keep its fun untouched. Classic style with a new look that still feels just like the original.
With so many great ideas in The Chaos Engine, it pains me to admit that I didn't have much fun. I love the world it creates, the diverse enemies and the science fiction story, but can't get past the punishing difficulty and cheap hits. This enhanced version needs a few more enhancements to be ready for the 21st century!
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
7.5
59% Positive
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
26% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
15% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
7.5
59% Positive
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
26% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
15% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
i can't believe all the bad reviews. this is not a remake, guys. the game just got re-released. it's the same game we played 20 years ago. and it is still super fun. it has a really nice art style, very good music, good nonlinear level design and it's just hard enough to make me cry once in a while. ;)
this game is fun, even today. whoever complains about bad graphics or high difficulty you better buy another game.
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I loved the game back when it was new, and have finished it countless times.
I must say if you are up for the challenge it's a great game, with lots of upgrades and so on.
But it is hard, and you might just loose interest in world 1-2. Perfect co-op project though.
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It’s a bummer, but that’s what happens to most video games as they age: they’re never as good as we once remembered.
The Chaos Engine comes as a mere re-release of the original shooter from 1993, without any remastering nor extra options.
It was arguably never very good even back in the day, but playing it now The Chaos Engine’s basic action is hopelessly outclassed by any number of retro and contemporary titles.
Remake of the old classic fails at the basics and its shoddy presentation and lack of anything extra doesn't help as well. [Nov 2013]
This restored version fails in the playability, with controls worse than the originals, and some new bug. It's like an emulated version, done without enough love. ****
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Summary The Chaos Engine is a classic Amiga top-down shooter game originally developed by The Bitmap Brothers that will be restored by Abstraction Games and brought to the PC, Mac, and Linux.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Aug 29, 2013
Developer:
- Abstraction Games
Publisher: Mastertronic
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