Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Atari, Inc., Cubed Productions LLC
- Publishers: Human Head Studios
Minimum: A Maximum Amount of Fun
Minimum is a fast-paced, team-based shooter with a unique art style and a focus on customization and teamwork. Players can choose from a variety of weapons, armor, and devices to create their own unique playstyle. The game also features a robust crafting system that allows players to upgrade their gear and create new items on the fly.
Gameplay
Minimum is a 5v5 objective-based shooter. The game’s main mode, Titan Mode, tasks players with escorting their team’s Titan, a giant robot, to the enemy base and destroying it. Players can power up their Titan by completing objectives and killing enemies. They can also defend their Titan by killing enemy players and repairing it.
In addition to Titan Mode, Minimum also features a variety of other game modes, including:
- Team Deathmatch: A standard deathmatch mode where the team with the most kills wins.
- Capture the Flag: A mode where teams must capture the enemy team’s flag and return it to their own base.
- King of the Hill: A mode where teams must control a central point on the map for as long as possible.
- Payload: A mode where one team must escort a payload to the enemy base while the other team tries to stop them.
Weapons and Customization
Minimum features a wide variety of weapons, armor, and devices that players can use to customize their playstyle. Weapons can be crafted using materials that are collected from fallen enemies and defeated objectives. Each weapon has five power levels that are activated during kill streaks, increasing the player’s power and making them a force to be feared. However, weapon power levels are lost upon death, so players must be careful not to get caught out in the open.
Armor sets can also be crafted using materials. Each set of armor has different benefits and weaknesses that can emphasize the player’s favorite playstyle or counter what the enemy team is trying to do. For example, some armor sets provide increased health and survivability, while others grant additional speed and mobility.
Devices can be used to give players a variety of special abilities, such as the ability to heal teammates, deploy turrets, or create smoke screens. Devices can be crafted using materials or purchased from the in-game store.
Art Style
Minimum has a unique art style that is characterized by its bright colors and simple shapes. The game’s characters and environments are all rendered in a minimalist style that gives the game a distinctive look and feel. The art style is also used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, making the game’s environments feel both immersive and inviting.
Conclusion
Minimum is a fun and challenging shooter that offers a unique blend of customization, teamwork, and fast-paced action. The game’s art style is also a standout, giving it a look and feel that is all its own. If you’re looking for a new shooter to play, Minimum is definitely worth checking out.
Tips for Playing Minimum
- Communicate with your teammates and coordinate your strategies.
- Use the crafting system to create weapons and armor that suit your playstyle.
- Be careful not to get caught out in the open, as you will lose your weapon power levels if you die.
- Use devices to give yourself a variety of special abilities.
- Experiment with different weapons, armor, and devices to find the combination that works best for you.
Review Score
8/10