Infested Planet

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Quarter to Three
    Apr 4, 2014
    100
    Infested Planet is all about the flow of this dynamic give-and-take, back-and-forth, thrust-and-parry, feint-and-regroup, upgrade and counter upgrade. Other real time strategy games are battle lines smashing into each other, often won by sheer force or snowballing advantages, messy, fraught with loss. Infested Planet is a dance.
  2. Games.cz
    Apr 18, 2014
    80
    A refreshing, frantic, difficult but above all incredibly entertaining game. Such is Infested Planet, a 2D shooter with strategic elements. If you take pleasure in aliens bloodbaths, do not hesitate and get it.
  3. Gamer.no
    Mar 31, 2014
    80
    All in all, this is a wonderful little game, and everyone who likes strategy and tactics should give it a try.
  5. GameSpot
    Mar 11, 2014
    80
    The challenging mix of real-time strategy base management and tower-defense strategy found in this slick-looking indie shooter packs serious heat.
  6. GameWatcher
    Mar 6, 2014
    80
    The point is fun, and that's something Infested Planet has in spades. Blasting aliens is inherently enjoyable thanks to responsive controls and some satisfying sound and visual effects.
  7. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Mar 17, 2014
    75
    What really would have brought the game over the top would have been a Robert A. Heinlein-style narrative carrying you through the campaign. Sure, there’s some hints of political corruption within the upper ranks, but like many games it feels throwaway compared to everything else.
  8. Vandal
    Mar 10, 2014
    75
    This is a very interesting game, since it takes many ideas from its genre, but makes them addictive and accessible.
  9. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 17, 2014
    74
    If you are a die hard RTS fan looking for a new challenge, Infested Planet's mutated hordes might be just what you are looking for. Everyone else be wary. Infested Planet is easy to pick up and play, but its alien army wants nothing more than to tear you apart.
  10. Eurogamer Italy
    May 7, 2014
    70
    Aliens and soldiers meet again in Infested Planet, making for a various and good enough game to make you come for more, but not enough to leave a mark.
  11. Riot Pixels
    Apr 10, 2014
    70
    Infested Planet is Crimsonland of the RTS genre, where you shoot aliens by thousands just because it’s fun or you want to take the top spot in the leaderboards. If you prefer your RTS in the more traditional sense, this game is definitely not your cup of tea.
  12. PCGamesN
    Mar 18, 2014
    70
    This is a big planet and there are a lot of caves needing clearing, think of raids as housekeeping.
  13. Destructoid
    Mar 11, 2014
    70
    A fun spin on sci-fi real-time strategy that makes good use of tower defense mechanics in an offense-focused game. A little rough around the edges, it still manages to succeed in creating an experience that is challenging and unique every round while providing options which accommodate a wide range of skill level.
  14. 4P.de
    Mar 7, 2014
    68
    Thousands of bugs against eight soldiers: The mix between real time tactics and tower defense has its moments, but the mechanics get stale too soon.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. ave
    Nov 8, 2015
    7
    Even if I cannot properly play RTS due to frantic multitasking, I enjoyed the first missions of Infested Planet. It's hard to do a fair reviewEven if I cannot properly play RTS due to frantic multitasking, I enjoyed the first missions of Infested Planet. It's hard to do a fair review of the game since the pressure was too hard to actually explore all the options the game had to offer (unlike classical TD)

    One interesting aspect of the game is that the alien nests have spawn blobs and tower with a visible range, so if you're cautious enough, you may approach your target being undetected (otherwise, a steady flow of critters will converge to you).

    Another design aspect of the game is that the alien behavior clearly looks like liquid flow, so it sometimes appears you're dealing with rivers going wild (or plumbing issues). I feel there is some kind of hidden gameplay here, but wasn't able to access it.

    All in all : a good RTS if you appreciate being pressured from all sides ;)    … Full Review »
  2. Indrigis
    Jun 13, 2015
    4
    Not fun, dumb AI for both the aliens and the marines (the base they respawn at is the closest linearly so one wrong step can set yourNot fun, dumb AI for both the aliens and the marines (the base they respawn at is the closest linearly so one wrong step can set your reinforcements a minute of walking away if they respawn behind a wall), very little general choice in what to do. Attack-move nearest nest, capture, move on, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, uninstall.… Full Review »
  3. TastyKakes
    Jul 8, 2013
    9
    I must start off by saying that this game is currently in BETA and is thus not the completed project, keep that in mind. Infested Planet isI must start off by saying that this game is currently in BETA and is thus not the completed project, keep that in mind. Infested Planet is considered an RTS but it is so much more than just a label, Infested Planet not only keeps your attention but constantly causes you to rethink what you thought you knew. For example the aliens are continuously mutating and adapting to your efforts to overcome them. This game will have you pausing it over and over just so you can take a look at the big picture, the overarching strategy so to say. Should I send my men there or would they be better served elsewhere? Do i need another medic or flamer? Micro-management is key and in the later levels you will be forced to hone those skills.
    Once again I say that this game is in BETA but has so much room to grow and is already a good game.Time will tell if it will become a great one, I have hope in the game and the developers of it, that they will do their utmost to create the game that they dream of.    … Full Review »
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