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Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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Critics have mixed opinions on the Story of Extinction. While some appreciate the engaging premise and plot twists, the majority criticize it for being barebones, lacking depth, and failing to immerse players with uninteresting characters and predictable storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the story falls short in terms of depth and fails to engage players effectively.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
51
Positive (80-100)
7%
Mixed (50-79)
41%
Negative (0-49)
52%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the Story of Extinction. While some appreciate the engaging premise and plot twists, the majority criticize it for being barebones, lacking depth, and failing to immerse players with uninteresting characters and predictable storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the story falls short in terms of depth and fails to engage players effectively.
Gameplay Mechanics
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Critics have mixed opinions on Extinction's gameplay. Some praise the unique mechanics and enemy variety, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Although some enjoy the fast-paced action and combat, many find the gameplay monotonous and unengaging due to limited objectives and repetitive encounters. Overall, critics express disappointment with Extinction's gameplay, citing its shortcomings as outweighing its positive aspects.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
49
Positive (80-100)
3%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
47%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics have mixed opinions on Extinction's gameplay. Some praise the unique mechanics and enemy variety, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Although some enjoy the fast-paced action and combat, many find the gameplay monotonous and unengaging due to limited objectives and repetitive encounters. Overall, critics express disappointment with Extinction's gameplay, citing its shortcomings as outweighing its positive aspects.
Graphics and Visual Design
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Critics have mixed opinions on Extinction's graphics and visual design. Some praise its cartoony style and variety in enemy designs, while others criticize the lack of detail and generic look. GameSpot strongly criticizes the visuals, saying they don't match the pre-launch trailer. Overall, critics lean towards a negative assessment, with concerns about the game's visual quality and unimpressive design.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
57
Positive (80-100)
17%
Mixed (50-79)
59%
Negative (0-49)
24%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics have mixed opinions on Extinction's graphics and visual design. Some praise its cartoony style and variety in enemy designs, while others criticize the lack of detail and generic look. GameSpot strongly criticizes the visuals, saying they don't match the pre-launch trailer. Overall, critics lean towards a negative assessment, with concerns about the game's visual quality and unimpressive design.
Music and Sound Design
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Critics have mixed opinions on the Sound Design and Music of Extinction. Some praise the epic music and immersive sound design, while others criticize the forgettable music and poor voice acting. Overall, there are strengths like tension-building soundtracks, but weaknesses like hammy voice acting and hackneyed writing that could be improved for a better player experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
49
Positive (80-100)
15%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
46%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics have mixed opinions on the Sound Design and Music of Extinction. Some praise the epic music and immersive sound design, while others criticize the forgettable music and poor voice acting. Overall, there are strengths like tension-building soundtracks, but weaknesses like hammy voice acting and hackneyed writing that could be improved for a better player experience.
Voice Acting
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The voice acting in Extinction receives a mix of reactions from critics. Some praise the high-quality and decent performances, while others criticize the rigid and unemotional delivery, labeling it as one of the worst ever heard. Negative feedback outweighs positive sentiments, with critics citing flaws in writing, delivery, and execution. Overall, the voice acting in Extinction fails to impress, with issues of hammy performances and lack of consistency diminishing the overall experience for players.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
47
Positive (80-100)
0%
Mixed (50-79)
42%
Negative (0-49)
58%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
The voice acting in Extinction receives a mix of reactions from critics. Some praise the high-quality and decent performances, while others criticize the rigid and unemotional delivery, labeling it as one of the worst ever heard. Negative feedback outweighs positive sentiments, with critics citing flaws in writing, delivery, and execution. Overall, the voice acting in Extinction fails to impress, with issues of hammy performances and lack of consistency diminishing the overall experience for players.
Technical Performance
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Critics praise Extinction for technical proficiency on PS4 and Xbox One, citing stable framerates and fluid controls. However, they also criticize frequent glitches, bugs, crashes, and unresponsive mechanics across all platforms, overshadowing the positives. Specific issues like missed attacks, camera problems, and unresponsive controls need patching for an improved gameplay experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
47
Positive (80-100)
17%
Mixed (50-79)
33%
Negative (0-49)
50%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics praise Extinction for technical proficiency on PS4 and Xbox One, citing stable framerates and fluid controls. However, they also criticize frequent glitches, bugs, crashes, and unresponsive mechanics across all platforms, overshadowing the positives. Specific issues like missed attacks, camera problems, and unresponsive controls need patching for an improved gameplay experience.
Replay Value
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Critics are divided on Extinction's replay value. Some praise its extra modes and challenges for added replayability, while others criticize its repetitive missions lacking incentive. Overall, the consensus is negative, with concerns about monotony and lack of engaging activities outweighing the game's positive aspects.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
50
Positive (80-100)
5%
Mixed (50-79)
57%
Negative (0-49)
38%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics are divided on Extinction's replay value. Some praise its extra modes and challenges for added replayability, while others criticize its repetitive missions lacking incentive. Overall, the consensus is negative, with concerns about monotony and lack of engaging activities outweighing the game's positive aspects.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
50
Positive (80-100)
2%
Mixed (50-79)
66%
Negative (0-49)
33%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Critics are divided on Extinction, with some praising its enjoyable gameplay and hack-n-slash action, while many others criticize its repetitive missions, lack of depth, and high price point. Most reviewers agree that Extinction fails to deliver on its promising concept and offers little value to players. Negative opinions outweigh positive ones, leading to an overall consensus that Extinction is a disappointing and unrecommended gaming experience.
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Reviews
130 reviews found80
GameSpace
Apr 9, 2018
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Extinction is a great game with easy to learn, hard to master gameplay. It is worth picking up for fans of hectic hack-n-slash boss fighting games, but those easily frustrated by bugs may want to wait for patches.
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79
Xbox Tavern
Apr 10, 2018
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Extinction lacks refinement and complexity, but still offers a decent story, empowering gameplay, and enough content to merit a recommendation.
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70
Hardcore Gamer
Apr 9, 2018
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The game has a good premise and ingredients for a stellar action game, but it falls slightly short in various aspects. It is still decent overall and possibly worth playing.
70
TheXboxHub
Apr 13, 2018
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Extinction is a well-polished title with an interesting story and universe. Taking down the Ravenii is enjoyable, but the game lacks variety and some gameplay elements are boring. The price is also considered too high.
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COGconnected
Apr 9, 2018
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Extinction delivers on its promise of fighting enormous monsters, but has some flaws in its execution and design. It can be satisfying, but also frustrating.
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IGN
Apr 10, 2018
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The review mentions some enjoyable aspects of the game, but overall, it seems to be lacking in capturing the atmosphere and variety of its inspirations. The combat and design could be more engaging and creative. The estimated overall score is 6.
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TrueAchievements
Apr 13, 2018
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Extinction is playable and enjoyable if expectations are held in check. It offers fast-paced action and a dive-right-in presentation, but lacks combat depth and suffers from repetitive gameplay and lack of diversity in design.
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The Digital Fix
Apr 10, 2018
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The game has enjoyable aspects, such as the movement mechanics and the satisfying feeling of taking down giant enemies. However, it is let down by the repetitive nature of missions and the broken flow when not fully charged for kill strikes.
60
Push Square
Apr 9, 2018
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Extinction had the potential to be something special but is held back by flaws and frustrations. However, it is still worth a purchase if the grand scale of the game interests you.
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GameGrin
Apr 11, 2018
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The game is enjoyable but not something the reviewer would overtly suggest to friends, with a simple kind of fun and no deep or meaningful systems or mechanics.
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