Arcadegeddon

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 51
  3. Negative: 10 out of 51

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  1. CyanReaper
    Jul 9, 2022
    6
    I played it for few hours and that helped me see the good and the bad about this game but for personally I find it to be a really fun game gameplay wise. downside is with the story... and bugs. The only bug I encountered Is when I played adventure run mode with others. There is an objective that tells you to destoy siphons or entities. Sometimes the objects are not present so you are stuckI played it for few hours and that helped me see the good and the bad about this game but for personally I find it to be a really fun game gameplay wise. downside is with the story... and bugs. The only bug I encountered Is when I played adventure run mode with others. There is an objective that tells you to destoy siphons or entities. Sometimes the objects are not present so you are stuck in the mission forever. The only option is to leave and that sucks. Story wise....There is really no story in here. If there is then it's just messy. And I did not like some other aspects of the game but overall it did not affect the gameplay experience much but this is more like a chill game you play while talking to friends but its definitely entertaining… Expand
  2. Hungry4HerBooty
    Jul 9, 2022
    6
    would be a lot better if the constant crashing and bugs didnt exist. had to close out of the game because one of the bosses didnt spawn in during a public lobby. On the bright side...it was free.
  3. drlowdon
    Aug 5, 2022
    6
    A local arcade owner trying to save his business recruits a group of top gamers to enter his game and defeat the minions of a rich corporation looking to take over.

    A fast paced shooter with relatively satisfying core mechanics and decent multiplayer options, but the gameplay loop based solely around collecting loot and levelling up for your next run quickly became far too repetitive.    A local arcade owner trying to save his business recruits a group of top gamers to enter his game and defeat the minions of a rich corporation looking to take over.

    A fast paced shooter with relatively satisfying core mechanics and decent multiplayer options, but the gameplay loop based solely around collecting loot and levelling up for your next run quickly became far too repetitive. The music is also so awful I had to mute it.    … Expand
  4. SuperDuck23
    Mar 10, 2023
    7
    Arcadegeddon is a mildly fun time with friends, although its generic nature becomes dull after a while.
  5. Jt0429
    Jul 6, 2022
    7
    Good-
    Great graphics and music. Tight gunplay. Unique setting
    Bad- Overall generic structure. The weapon and enemy variety isn't great. The story is really underdeveloped Thoughts- In a space as crowded as the multiplayer rogue-lite shooter genre, you better come correct if you’re going to take a stab at carving out your own audience. Thankfully, Arcadegeddon mostly does just    Good-
    Great graphics and music. Tight gunplay. Unique setting

    Bad-
    Overall generic structure. The weapon and enemy variety isn't great. The story is really underdeveloped

    Thoughts-
    In a space as crowded as the multiplayer rogue-lite shooter genre, you better come correct if you’re going to take a stab at carving out your own audience. Thankfully, Arcadegeddon mostly does just that. While its central theme of standing up to modern sensibilities with creativity and uniqueness is somewhat undercut by the fact that Arcadegeddon’s own gameplay largely just ends up catering to modern multiplayer expectations, it’s something that is pretty easy to ignore most of the time. The combat comes in swinging with tight and speedy action. The cantankerous enemies and bosses are a blast to take on, and the perpetual loop of accomplishing newer and bigger challenges while improving on each and every run almost immediately falls into place. On top of that, it runs like a dream on the PS5 and I encountered no notable stability issues that I can recall. For 20 bucks, it’s a pretty solid package. I wish there was perhaps a tad more meat on the bone with the narrative and more of a willingness to buck current trends with its conventional weapons, level layouts, and overall structure, but if you’re looking for a slightly different spin on this tried-and-true format, you could certainly do a lot worse than Arcadegeddon.    … Expand
  6. Averybee
    Jul 12, 2021
    5
    It’s fun for maybe an hour then you realize there’s nothing to do except do the same arcade mode over and over again with no real story and just one small hub to run around and turn on quests. Wish they’d make it a looter shooter and let you keep your guns instead of just customize them..

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#72 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#58 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. MeuPlayStation
    Aug 10, 2022
    72
    Arcadegeddon has thrilling gameplay and a lot of guns, stages and enemies. It’s a blast, although some people may feel that there aren’t a lot of features to keep you attached to the game. It may feel that you're always doing the same stuff and after a few hours.
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  2. Digital Chumps
    Aug 2, 2022
    75
    I cannot help but appreciate how Arcadegeddon hooked me into this really player-friendly loot shooter. The arcade-y elements are replayable, rewarding, and worth playing with friends. Arcadegeddon hits the spot as an MMO with roguelite elements with an awesome arcade aesthetic. But, I want more. Much more. If Arcadegeddon is to succeed in the MMO/roguelite space in the longer term, some of the advancement mechanics (such as preserving progress of longer runs) and lategame gameplay needs to be refined and expanded. I want additional modes like time trials that can easily and reliably completed in a single sitting. At the same time, I want some additional variety to make a three hour gauntlet exciting to reach. If you’re wanting a co-op loot shooter that’s easily picked up and played, look no further than Arcadegeddon. If you want something deeper, wait around a bit. Hopefully Arcadegeddon can hit that sweet spot, too.
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  3. IGN Italia
    Jul 23, 2022
    76
    After a year in early access, Arcadegeddon has evolved and expanded to become a good multiplayer shooter but failing to make a qualitative leap.
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