#reactive drop

Hey all. This is a small look back at a game series I played called Alien Swarm, a free to play series created by Valve, and revamped by Reactive Drop Team for Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop.

First, let’s take a look at the original game Alien Swarm. This is an isometric online only multiplayer co-op shooter where you’re a squad of marines who are trying to shut down an alien infestation. Created in 2010.

“Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.” -from Steam

In order for me to make a video for this game for my Fresh Eyes game series, I teamed up with a couple of buddies, Brandon and Smif.

Smif is a Twitch streamer https://www.twitch.tv/bradinsmif and awesome YouTuber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZjXja0THe6U73IL0Wj9vA so I recommend checking out his content. He mostly plays horror and simulator games.

Here is the thumbnail for the first Fresh Eyes video I put out - a video series where I play the first hour or so of a game aiming to show off games, and create entertainment.

The audio and recording quality is not perfect in this video, but I am an ever growing creator, and this was actually recorded before I ever had an idea to create this series in the first place.

Smif, Brandon, and I spent several more play session after this to beat the game and experience more of the content. I cannot say I am amazing at this game, but it was an amazing experience, especially for a free to play game. This is my review for the game:

“What can I say about this game? Fun, adrenaline pumping, action packed, alien fest. I played this game and beat the campaign with some friends. It was a great time, and really delivered for a free game. I'll probably play Alien Swam: Reactive Drop someday to extend the life of this game. There was some weapons I hadn't unlocked, but I figure it's better to spend the time playing Reactive Drop over this version of the game.”

So, let us move on to the experience of Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop. This is basically the same game as Alien Swarm, but it has many enhancements. It was revamped in 2017, expanded its online play to 8 players, added a single-player mode, and has a lot of campaigns plus access to the mod workshop for basically unlimited re-playability.

“Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.” -from Steam

I chose to make a Fresh Eyes video for this game as well, and had a great time doing it. Here is the thumbnail for that video:

And here is the video to alongside that:

I chose to play this game alone, as I do not have the best internet in my current life, and sometimes online games can be glitchy. Plus, I thought it would be really interesting to see what the single-player version of this game was like. In all honesty, I believe the single-player version is a lot easier, as the teammates AI is great and hunting down and destroying aliens. I felt like I was constantly being surpassed by my computer controlled teammates, which leads back to me just really not being amazing at this game. Here is the review:

“This is the superior version of this game compared to the base game of Alien Swarm. Single player was really awesome for me to play through. Then, there's mods on top of that. You really just can't beat it since this is everything the first game had plus more.”

So what are you waiting for? Go play Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop if this game sounds interesting to you. Bring some buddies along for the ride.

Vegas, slow-motion punch. My original intention was to do some crazy frame stutter thing to make the punch look doubly awesome.

...it looked doubly disturbing.

Can’t dwell on it... no wind-up, but I like the motion here--the arms form a nice smooth ‘U’ shape--the swing pivots around his head.

More Alien Swarm. This time some Vegas.

Still hyped over the recent release of the Alien Swarm fan update ‘Reactive Drop.’ It’s just swell.

Reliving memories of endless speed running with Faith and Wildcat.