Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30

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  1. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Great game to play with your friends. It's familiar to Alien Shooter franchise, but not better. Still, Pickens approves!
  2. El_Chaffinch
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    I love this game, and yes I loved the original too.
    It can be played as you see fit, whether you like to set up group firing lines and progress slowly to the objective or go hell for leather with your flamer and beat the speed run challenges is entirely up to you and your group.
    Unfortunately as with all MP games you will get people who don't care and just want to ruin the game, but    I love this game, and yes I loved the original too.
    It can be played as you see fit, whether you like to set up group firing lines and progress slowly to the objective or go hell for leather with your flamer and beat the speed run challenges is entirely up to you and your group.

    Unfortunately as with all MP games you will get people who don't care and just want to ruin the game, but there are plenty of servers and there is the handy vote kick option.
    As long as you connect to servers with a good ping you will have no connection issues. A lot of people complaining about these issues are only connecting to public games rather than dedicated servers. Often "crashes" are in fact the host leaving.

    Bots can be a bit of a pain, however there are fixes to make them "smarter" but really you either want to team up in MP, or go for it solo. Any player worth his salt should be able to complete Landing Bay on Hard by themselves ;D

    With easily 4 times the content (including campaigns, weapons and game modes) of its predecessor, ASRD is a huge success in revamping AS. Steam workshop has been added for ASRD making it even easier to add extra content than ever before, no more searching for mods then replacing steamaps files

    The graphics still look fresh. Sure, they aren't top end, but neither is my PC, however my computer runs smooth, the game runs smooth, and it looks ALOT better than a lot of games around.

    All of this and I hadn't even mentioned this game is free. What more can you ask for? 10/10
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  3. jrodt
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing! For a start the game is free, you can download it on steam and play it, and see for yourself what the game is like, very easily. Do not miss out - give it a go, you will not regret it!

    It is coop tactical squad shooter type of game. It is a modification of the original alien swarm that was released on steam in 2010. Reactive Drop has added support for 8 players,    This game is amazing! For a start the game is free, you can download it on steam and play it, and see for yourself what the game is like, very easily. Do not miss out - give it a go, you will not regret it!

    It is coop tactical squad shooter type of game. It is a modification of the original alien swarm that was released on steam in 2010. Reactive Drop has added support for 8 players, with is tons of fun, they have also added a bunch of new difficulty modes and challenge settings, and a host of new maps / campaigns. Also steam workshop is nicely integrated / supported.

    If you liked Alien Swarm, you will love Reactive Drop, since it is Alien Swarm with some added features and content you can choose to enjoy.

    As a coop online game its gameplay is very addictive, you can host games easily just a couple of clicks - create game - you are running a game anyone can join - or just your friends if you want. If you have an old computer or extreme low bandwidth internet connection it maybe laggy for 8 players. There are plenty of dedicated servers with appropriate bandwidth that will give you a smooth 8 player online game though. Most people will likely already have computers and internet connections that can host for 8 players fine via the game.

    Like any game where anyone can easily host a game for a more than a few players - and there are server side hordes of enemies - not every host in the game list will be low latency all the time...    … Expand
  4. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is an enhanced version of the original Alien Swarm game, offering the same enjoyable gameplay and graphics, perfect for cooperative play with friends. However, it sets itself apart with significant improvements and added content right from the start.

    Reactive Drop provides an abundance of additional content that enriches the gaming experience. Multiple    Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is an enhanced version of the original Alien Swarm game, offering the same enjoyable gameplay and graphics, perfect for cooperative play with friends. However, it sets itself apart with significant improvements and added content right from the start.

    Reactive Drop provides an abundance of additional content that enriches the gaming experience. Multiple campaigns are available, expanding the variety of missions and challenges players can undertake. Moreover, the addition of player-versus-player (PVP) mode injects competitive excitement into the gameplay, adding a new dimension for those seeking intense battles.

    One standout feature of Reactive Drop is the introduction of single-player mode with bots. This allows players to enjoy the game even when their friends are not available, making it a more versatile and accessible experience.

    Moreover, the game's thriving modding community has produced an extensive array of fan-made content, offering even more options for players to explore and enjoy. The availability of these community-created mods significantly extends the game's longevity and keeps players engaged with fresh challenges.

    In comparison, the original Alien Swarm can be seen as a demo to Reactive Drop, lacking the extensive content and additional features that Reactive Drop offers. It pals in comparison to the fully-fledged experience that Reactive Drop provides.

    In conclusion, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is the ultimate and definitive version of the Alien Swarm concept, delivering the same enjoyable core gameplay with friends, but expanding upon it significantly with a wealth of content, updates, support, PVP mode, single-player capability, and a vibrant modding community. If you loved the original Alien Swarm, you'll be blown away by the depth and excitement Reactive Drop brings to the table.    … Expand