When comparing Xonotic vs Toxikk, the Slant community recommends Xonotic for most people. In the question“What are the best PC arena shooters?” Xonotic is ranked 1st while Toxikk is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Xonotic is:
Open Source games are not always known for their high-quality graphics. This can often be caused by the games being designed by committee in that many different people may work on the graphics, even in the same areas, which can cause plenty of inconsistencies. Luckily, Xonotic does not suffer from this problem as the whole of the game has consistent looks that are actually quite impressive.
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Pros
Pro Impressive graphics, especially for an open source game
Open Source games are not always known for their high-quality graphics. This can often be caused by the games being designed by committee in that many different people may work on the graphics, even in the same areas, which can cause plenty of inconsistencies. Luckily, Xonotic does not suffer from this problem as the whole of the game has consistent looks that are actually quite impressive.
Pro Cross platform
Mac/Linux/Windows support.
Pro Many game modes
Includes all the expected options like Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, as well as more novel modes like Key Hunt.
Pro Fast-paced action
Pro Interesting weapon design (for an arena shooter)
All arena shooter basically use Quake or UT weapon system. However, Xonotic has an interesting variety of weapons (larger selection than most) with elements from both UT and Quake but added some of their innovative ideas. Some of the weapons have a bit of overlap and felt a bit forced, but other weapons really made the game stand out.
Pro Play easily online
At any time, you can find people playing on the net. No special configuration needed.
Pro Not demanding on the system
On integrated HD4600 graphics ~120 FPS on normal settings.
Pro Multiple floor levels gameplay
The game permits players to move across multiple floor levels, which permits more dynamic game play.
Pro Excellent throwback to old-school arena FPS
The developers of Toxikk are extremely passionate about the game, and it shows in the gameplay.
The weapons are varied and satisfying to use, the movement is extremely fluid, and the game looks excellent.
The gameplay is similar to the oldschool greats, such as UT99 and UT2004, but Toxikk has enough of its own to set itself apart, instead of being a carbon copy that feeds on nostalgia.
Pro Polished and optimized
Despite being in early access (written on the 23rd of August, 2016), Toxikk is extremely polished and well optimized.
The core gameplay feels like a finished product, and even on an average-spec laptop, Toxikk runs with a smooth framerate.
Pro Free demo alongside full release
When Toxikk is released (9/9/2016), a free demo will be released alongside it.
This way, you can see if Toxikk is the right game for you without committing to a purchase right away.
This demo will allow you to play on official servers on a limited amount of maps.
The full version will have leaderboards, all maps, achievements, character customization and custom content (maps, weapons etc)
Pro Developers that care
Toxikk has a development team that genuinely cares about the product. You can feel the developer's passion throughout the gameplay.
Not only has this delivered an excellent product so far, but it means there is a far more optimistic outlook for the future of the game.
Cons
Con Campaign can be very hard and you can get stuck
Some levels are very strange and difficult like fighting with almost invisible enemies.
Even at easy they are hard to beat and you must beat them in order to progress in campaign.
Con Few players
Very few players on the servers ate as it happens 5-9 people!
Con Boring AI bots
Bots are not the most performant opponents in Xonotic. They often run around the same paths, and sometimes even stand still on spots for apparently no reason.
Con No actual addons repository
Cannot download custom maps through the actual game. Instead you have to download maps online and then put them in a directory.
Con Low playerbase (for now)
This is a frequent complaint from newcomers.
As of now, Toxikk has a very low playerbase.
However, this is due to the developers intentionally doing zero advertising since it was released on Steam in Early Access.
Once the game is closer to its release day (9/9/2016), the developers will shift their focus to marketing to build the playerbase.
Con Small amount of available mod content;
The base game is very sharp and it is moddable, but there's not a lot of mod content.
Con Future is uncertain
Due to early access, and a current lack of players, the future success of Toxikk is uncertain.
It may do well, and gain a sizable playerbase, it may gain a small group of dedicated players, or it may flop.
If you are unsure whether or not it will be a success, wait for the full release to play the free demo.
Con Currently in early access
Early Access is not a popular concept for everybody.
It has happened all too frequently where an Early Access game has had development dropped midway through the process, leaving unhappy customers with an unfinished game.
However, Toxikk has received solid, consistent support, and its release date has been announced.