Splat Arena

Splat Arena is a construction kit copy + paste game. The "developer" used the craptastic GameMaker Studio video game construction kit, copying + pasting and arranging premade assets, using premade level design tools so they could pretend they're an actual game developer. It's worth noting that the developer has had multiple games banned from Steam already and it's quite remarkable Valve have let a few like this one slip through. It's not clear what the crime was, obviously being terrible quality doesn't count, because Valve doesn't care about that. Sentinels of the Store seems to suggest it's for review manipulation, but whatever the reason, bad games from unethical developers being removed from Steam is always good for gamers. A strong argument can be made that construction kits like GameMaker Studio should never be used to make games for profit, as the "developer", StarSystemStudios has done here. These construction kits are intended to teach people some of the basic principles of game development, and to make small demos to pass around with friends. They're not intended to replace to actual work of real, professional game developers. So it's inappropriate when amateurs …

I do not recommend

Great game, provides a satisfactory feel, while being difficult and enjoyable at the same time, this games provides the perfect experience, would highly recommend it

Developed and published by StarSystemStudios, Splat Arena is an independent top-down shooter that thrives on fast reflexes, nonstop action, and old-school arcade sensibilities. Inspired by the frantic style of Madness Combat, the game prioritizes chaotic firefights over elaborate storytelling, throwing players into a series of increasingly dangerous combat zones where survival depends on movement, accuracy, and quick decision-making. Rather than complicating its formula with unnecessary mechanics, it embraces a straightforward approach that keeps players focused on eliminating enemies and progressing through a compact but energetic single-player campaign. The campaign consists of more than ten stages that take place across a variety of environments, including confined interiors and expansive neon-lit urban locations. Each level introduces different layouts that subtly change how firefights unfold, preventing the gameplay from becoming overly repetitive. Tight hallways force careful positioning and split-second reactions, while larger arenas encourage players to stay mobile as they dodge incoming attacks from multiple directions. The pacing remains brisk throughout, with the game r…

ok

Never played Hotline Miami but this gives me vibes of it. I don't like that you need to kill every enemy on the map in order to advance but in rest the game is okay to play.