Thursday, December 29, 2011

Community Article: Laser Tag Place Review

Laser Tag ~ Update

After a long hiatus from ROBLOX, I came back with the intention to play some GAIMZ (cookies for you if you get the reference). I was browsing through the games sections and saw this new game by stickmasterluke, Laser Tag. I decided to check it out because he makes quality games, and this one is no exception.

When you first enter the game, you will notice the clean, crisp, and clear GUI. The “Open folder” icon at the bottom left takes you to a menu where you can view stats, buy weapons, and purchase perks. There are many unique and detailed weapons (though lacking color) to choose from. There are also 5 perks to select, excluding variants and the bonus exp and gp perks. Although it would be nice to see more perks, there are still many, many paths to take in order to develop the loadout around your play style.

 The gameplay is as crisp as the menu and GUI. I don’t know how stickmasterluke does it, but even with over 6000 parts, he manages to develop a game that contains absolutely zero lag.

With zero lag, hit detection also becomes excellent. The guns are all raycast guns, therefore, I have yet to encounter major hit detection errors. That being said, the only effect that occurs when fired is a tiny ray and a sound and there is no death animation. This does not contribute to the “umpph” feeling that shooters need.

The next major part that contributes to the excellent game play is the maps. They are most excellently built and provide strategic variables such as height advantages and cover. Even if you dislike one map in particular, there are many maps so you don’t have to repeatedly play the same one.   After the match ends you are thrown into a 45 second intermission, and are awarded gp and exp based on how you performed. You can spend gp on weapons and perks. The exp points make you gain levels.

I have yet to find a use for levels though. All your unlockables and points are persistent which means you can play with the same loadout the next time you decide to hit this game up. Gp can be purchased with robux in the form of a t-shirt. So no VIPs with uber one hit kill miniguns here.

Lag (10/10) Zero lag. It’s a miracle :O   Balance (9/10) Some gun-perk combinations can be devastating to new players with stock weapons. However, there are no “overpowered” weapons.

Scripting (9/10) Could have done a little more in terms of effects for the guns, but everything else is flawless.

Building (9/10) Most maps are well built but some maps lack detail.   GUI (9/10) Simple, crisp.

 Gameplay (10/10) With so much action and skill packed into this game, gameplay is perhaps the strongest point in this game.

OVERALL (9.5/10) The game lacks detail in terms of effects but everything else is excellent.   Definitely check out this game if you haven’t already. Great fun if you want to own some n00bs or want to show off your skills to your friends.

We thank yomamadude6 for providing us with this well written article. 





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