When comparing Time Rifters vs AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome, the Slant community recommends Time Rifters for most people. In the question“What are the best Oculus Rift games?” Time Rifters is ranked 9th while AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose Time Rifters is:
Each level is played through multiple times with every new playthrough adding previous playthroughs alongside current one. This is done 4 times trying to complete as much of the level as possible. It essentially creates a solo co-op experience and allows for lots of strategical planning forward.
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Pros
Pro Rarely seen gameplay mechanic that combines multiple playthroughs
Each level is played through multiple times with every new playthrough adding previous playthroughs alongside current one. This is done 4 times trying to complete as much of the level as possible. It essentially creates a solo co-op experience and allows for lots of strategical planning forward.
Pro Vibrant aesthetic
The game has simple, clear, blocky levels and uses bright colors. There's an Iron Man inspired hud, but that can mostly be ignored unless you want to check out the score. Important information such as enemy count is displayed on the walls of levels and there's no need to keep track of health or ammo.
Pro Good weapon variety
The game has 6 different weapons that each has a progression system associated with 5 upgrade categories - Spread, Focus, Rapid, Punch and Acid. It adds another level of strategical depth as weapon upgrades have to be planned for.
Pro Level editor and Steam Workshop support
You can create your own levels to challenge yourself and your creativity. It feels really cool playing through levels you made, although you know what to expect.
Pro Unique maps and artstyle
The maps in this game are one of a kind, and look great! The buildings themselves are basic enough, but the surrounding scenery looks very futuristic which makes the game look great as you're freefalling.
Pro VR creates a feeling of weightlessness
While there's some risk of the game inducing fear of heights, most people experience a feeling of ease while moving through the air.
Pro Great soundtrack
The game has an energetic soundtrack that keeps the player motivated.
Cons
Con Abandoned support
Currently the game does not work with the retail version of the Rift, a DK2 (beta Rift model) and older drivers will be necessary to play the game. There has been no word from the developer if this will be fixed.
Con Short
While there's definitely potential for multiple playthroughs to try and get a better score, the base game has just about 2 hours of gameplay.
Con Slightly too repetitive
The gameplay mechanic consists of avoiding obstacles while falling off buildings and getting more points for riskier maneuvers. It doesn't really change much throughout the levels, making it feel like more of the same.