Nuclear Gladiators 3000

Not too bad of a game but plenty of annoying things prevent me from recommending it. The game pausing with every pick-up and event really breaks the flow. Getting useless random drops like refreshing my special when it's already ready to go or the transfusion thing on stage 5 also annoying. The wheel seems rigged, I roll a skull on the first try 50% of the time. Also allowing players to take certain weapons and perks out of the pool before starting a mission seems like a basic feature that is missing in this game.

Do not purchase this game if you have epilepsy as there is a lot of flashing graphics in the game. Otherwise; this game is good but it can get repetative after a while. Near the end of the getting most of the achievments I found that due to the amount of large flashing graphics from all of the enhanced weapons fire, it was causing the game to slow down to 1 fps for about 30-40 seconds at the end of each section.

Fun game was worth the money, could use some QoL changes though such as indicators for supporter zones.

TLDR: Got it on a sale, well worth the price. 6/10 Interconnected achievements presenting you with a basic range of options at first but unlocking new stuff the more you play which in turn extends your available content. Notable power-gain through meta-progression. Basically each run results in a certain amount of ingame currency that allows you to improve weapons, traits and other bonuses. Each class has its own "achievement tree" which unlocks flat boni after meeting specific requirements. The runs themselves start out pretty simple with enemies spawning and moving to your position in a straight line. Environmental props are destructable and part of a combo-system that allows you to rack up power-ups and temporary powers. Once you get a few weapons running things can go really crazy visually which is supported pretty well with audo tracks. The music, commentary and audience cheering and clapping is a great combination that sells the action well. Unfortunately this is also a weak point as you have no options to lower the fireworks. At some point you wont be able to see your character or enemies anymore and move blindly forcing you to stop shooting, stand still or take a chance…

If you were an 80s/90s kid you will love it. Vibes alone are epic. Not a super hard game at the beginning once you get some meta upgrades, it was a little chunky at first. No idea what mid/endgame looks like. The main thing I think they need to work on for balance, and over all game feel is getting the rewards right. Your runs can end with tons of stuff on the ground. I think this is by design, its a little frustrating. The wheel you spin will often land on losses, and this seems to be the main motivation for killing bosses, so I'd like to see changes to how that system works. Maybe first roll is free, then its starts the losses. But this is all nit picking. Once they nail that wheel system I think you got a fun game here.

quick cash grab just like all their other games.