The cooperative shooter “The Anacrusis” is now available to play on Steam. Those interested can even apply as a modder. The first reviews on Steam are 74% positive. We show you what players like about the new shooter and what they don’t.
What kind of game is this? Since January 13, 2022, “The Anacrusis” has been in Early Access on Steam. It is a cooperative shooter from Stray Bombay. Players engage in first-person perspective gameplay, and your coop group can accommodate four players.
The setting is quite unusual, evoking some “Among Us” vibes. You play aboard a spaceship that is traveling in space sometime in the 60s or 70s. The gameplay is reminiscent of Left 4 Dead.
Gameplay and Objective in The Anacrusis
How to play: The cooperative shooter is easy to understand: Grab some friends, choose your loadout from a selection of crazy sci-fi weapons, and blast your way through hordes of aliens. A lot, a lot of aliens. During the game, you’ll unlock bonuses, weapons, and new ways to play.
What makes The Anacrusis special?
- AAI-driven design ensures that each battle feels different. Depending on your skill, the spawns of bosses and enemies, as well as weapon, gadget, and healing drops, are adjusted
- By defeating enemies, you unlock special bonuses that affect your gameplay. You can upgrade your pistol or strengthen your defense
- You fight with sci-fi weapons like stasis grenades, shield grenades for personal cover, respawners for reviving friends, or the laser rifle
- Mod support – The team supports modders and their work and offers a large selection from the start
Gameplay trailer: The launch trailer of The Anacrusis shows you gameplay featuring various weapons, alien hordes, and cooperative action:
Where can you play? You can play The Anacrusis on Steam. It currently costs €20 on sale. The regular price is €25 (as of January 15, 2022 via store.steampowered.com).
If you own the PC Game Pass, you can play the game for free there. Don’t make the mistake of spending €10 for the Game Pass.
Pros vs Cons – How is The Anacrusis received?
We looked at player reviews on Steam and summarized the main pros and cons. As of now (January 15 at 10:20 AM), there are 138 reviews on Steam, of which 73% are positive. This corresponds to a rating on the platform of “Mostly Positive”.
What is rated well: The graphics and soundtrack are well received by players. Together, they create a good feeling during the action. The visuals are described as bright, fun, and colorful.
The gunplay and movements are pleasantly fast, which is very helpful in combating the zombie hordes.
Most reviewers are satisfied with the core of the game. Even some who gave a negative review explain that the foundation of the game is good.
What is rated poorly? In negative reviews, players mention that the game lacks meaning. A deeper story that immerses you in the levels and a reason for why you are there, killing all these aliens, is missing. One player writes: “I love sci-fi and space and aliens, the good scopes on the futuristic weapons and the environment, but the game feels really simple and bland. The game needs more depth and work on the AI.”
Is The Anacrusis worth a look, and will you play it with your friends, or does the gameplay and game presentation not appeal to you?
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