Overload

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 4P.de
    Jun 4, 2018
    88
    A superbly executed no-frills-shooter. Almost immaculate in its simplicity.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Jun 4, 2018
    80
    Overload is an ode to Descent and the fans who have longed for a true, modern successor. It delivers to those fans in spades as it reproduces the Descent experience fantastically well. There’s plenty to see and do even when you’ve completed the main game though the lack of a community to drive the multiplayer is a worry at this stage. Still, if you’re don’t care too much about online play and are a huge fan of Descent then Overload was made for you.
  3. PC Gamer
    Aug 6, 2018
    75
    Beautiful combat livens up Overload's tedious levels.
  5. PC Games
    Jun 8, 2018
    75
    It's Descent with all its ups and downs: Fantastic playability, cool weapons and challenging levels, which are diminished by bleak environments and monotonous missions. So yeah, the game can feel a little outdated at times. But if you are a fan of the original two Descent games, that might be exactly what you are looking for. I had a blast.
  6. Areajugones
    Jun 1, 2018
    75
    Overload, as an heir of arcade games, inherits its qualities and its flaws. It’s a pure exponent of fun and has a visual component that creates magnificent frames, but doesn’t have enough content to support its great mechanics in long term, making an imbalance between its role as an experience and its role as a product.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. Parabolicus
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    This is a worthy successor to the Descent series. The six-degrees-of-freedom experience feels amazing, the graphics are good and the music isThis is a worthy successor to the Descent series. The six-degrees-of-freedom experience feels amazing, the graphics are good and the music is stellar. There are some minor gameplay nitpicks. I would've liked to see some more creative and different levels as well as more use of the system that allows for other objectives than blowing up the reactor, seeing the tech is clearly there for it. I do believe however that the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.

    Update: With the level editor, the game definitely deserves the full 10 rather than just a 9.    … Full Review »
  2. Papageorgeo86
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Awesome game!!!! I hope we will get a sequel. This is Descent 4, wink wink ;). Gameplay and music are amazing. Voice over work isAwesome game!!!! I hope we will get a sequel. This is Descent 4, wink wink ;). Gameplay and music are amazing. Voice over work is professional. Multiplayer is solid. Can't say anything bad. If you have money buy this. You wont be disappointed!… Full Review »
  3. M1Combat
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    This is an excellent Ode to Descent. Made by the original creators of Descent no less :). It has the right feel... that old creepy DescentyThis is an excellent Ode to Descent. Made by the original creators of Descent no less :). It has the right feel... that old creepy Descenty feel :). Welcome back to the mines Material Defender. The reviews that mention repetition and boring are kinda missing the point and are almost certainly not fans of the Descent series. Overload is for the fans. If it catches a few new pilots that's great but it stays true to the originals and like fans around the world (Who have elevated the Steam reviews to "Overwhelmingly Positive")... I love it. If you liked the originals you'll like this. If you haven't played them... Then you can only give a negative review if you don't understand the point of Overload.… Full Review »
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