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A common legend pervades the galaxy-that of a powerful, highly intelligent ancient race that will one day deliver the universe. They are known as Humans. The Advent of Humanity Begins...
| App ID | 3800 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Cavetap, GlyphX Games |
| Publishers | Ziggurat |
| Categories | Single-player, Steam Trading Cards |
| Genres | Action |
| Release Date | 14 Sep, 2006 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | English |
528 Total Reviews
411 Positive Reviews
117 Negative Reviews
Mostly Positive Score
Advent Rising has garnered a total of 528 reviews, with 411 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mostly Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
234 minutes
a great game for those for a taste of a xbox flash back
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
551 minutes
[h2] Advent Rising: A Love Letter to a Flawed Gem [/h2]
Twenty years ago, my father handed me a shiny copy of Advent Rising on CD, and my young gaming heart soared – until the bugs crushed my dreams in this poorly-coded physics engine. Fast forward to today, and thanks to a miraculous patch (better late than never!), I finally had the chance to experience this cosmic roller coaster the way it should have been played.
And you know what? It was worth the wait.
Advent Rising is like that ambitious, slightly awkward friend who trips over his own shoelaces, but still manages to give an epic speech. The story is grandiose space opera with a touch of "chosen one" tropes, yet it's told with such sincere charm that you can't help but cheer for it. The gameplay is a mix of Halo-inspired shooting and Matrix-influenced superpowers, which somehow works despite occasional hiccups. And the soundtrack is simply delicious. It's as if the universe knew this game needed an orchestra to make up for its rough edges.
Sure, it's not perfect - but perfection is overrated. Advent Rising is a relic from a time when games dared to be messy and bold, and revisiting it now feels like finding a hidden treasure. A bit dusty, maybe a bit odd, but filled with heart.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
227 minutes
So, here's the thing-- this game is a sweet sweet hit of nostalgia... if you can get it to run properly. Thankfully, I found some things to help it run smoother on modern platforms. If you follow these steps, you should be able to play it without any crash issues.
Step 1: Install the game from Steam.
Step 2: Navigate to Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/advent rising/System and locate the file titled Advent.exe. Right click on this file and select Properties, go to the Compatibility tab, and tell it "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2).
Step 3: Navigate to Program Files (x86)\Steam. Find the file titled "Steam.dll". COPY this file (DO NOT CUT IT, ONLY USE COPY).
Step 4. Navigate back to Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/advent rising/System and paste the Steam.dll file here.
The game should run properly after this. Hope this helps!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
