2076: Midway Multiverse

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"2076: Midway Multiverse" is a space combat simulation game, inspired by classic side-scrolling shooters. Players control a starship and fight against waves of enemies, including the Nazi Galactic Empire, in a mission to free the galaxy. The story follows the events of "1976: Back to Midway" and takes place in a simulator where players must prevent a threat to the multiverse caused by their constant space-time traveling.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a variety of unique bosses, enhancing the overall experience.
The transition to VR allows for innovative gameplay mechanics, such as using both hands to interact with the environment.
The game successfully captures the essence of classic side-scrolling shooters while providing a fresh and immersive experience.

The controls are poorly designed, significantly detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
The campaign ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more content and longer levels.
The story is considered off-putting and convoluted, with some players finding it difficult to engage with.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, solid execution, and impressive graphics, particularly in VR, offering a nostalgic experience with modern twists. However, some players find the frequent introduction of new mechanics and gimmicks to be overwhelming and disruptive, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall flow and coherence of the gameplay. Despite these criticisms, many still appreciate the game's engaging nature and the variety of difficulty levels available.
- “Ivanovich Games did an amazing job creating something that has really fun gameplay, great graphics, and good sound and music.”
- “The story is good, the gameplay is spot on, and the VR world is mind-blowing.”
- “To me, this is still their top game - it looks fantastic, and the gameplay is really tight and solid.”
- “The constant attempt of introducing new mechanics to every boss is exhausting, and the game gets interrupted way too frequently by an avalanche of gimmicks in every level to justify the use of the second hand with puzzles that often fail to work as intended.”
- “However, the gameplay has come loose at the seams on this one.”
- “Also, others may get more out of the gameplay and may be better at multitasking than I am.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
69%
15%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and humorous, filled with movie references and unique perspectives, while others criticize it as annoying and lacking depth. Despite the varied gameplay and improved mechanics, many suggest skipping the story altogether in favor of the more engaging gameplay modes. Overall, the narrative seems to be a polarizing aspect, with some enjoying its absurdity and others dismissing it as trivial.
- “New story, new mode of play, new experience.”
- “The story is good, the gameplay is spot on, and the VR world is mind-blowing.”
- “Pros: funny story with lots of movie references, different perspectives, boss fights, great music, sound, and explosions, plus a bunch of stages with different themes and interaction with the environment.”
- “The story is annoying trash though, just skip through it.”
- “The story is a ridiculous, extra-dimensional Nazis joke.”
- “I'm not even kidding, he's basically the entire premise of the game's story.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics in Ivanovich Games' titles have seen significant improvement over time, with recent releases showcasing impressive 3D visuals and effective use of virtual reality. Players have praised the art design and graphical ambition, noting that the immersive experience is enhanced by various camera angles and hand interactions. While earlier games like Warcade had subpar graphics, the studio's commitment to hiring skilled graphic artists has resulted in a notable leap in quality, making their latest offerings visually striking.
- “Its virtual reality R-Type with amazing 3D graphics and different camera angles.”
- “This is the most graphically ambitious game from the team to date.”
- “The graphics are really great (a video cannot transport how good this looks in VR), and the gameplay has so much R-Type vibes plus hand-interaction with the environment that is only possible in VR.”
- “It is a testament to the gameplay that even with these crude graphics, I still play it.”
- “Next up (for me) was 1976 back to midway - by this point, it is clear that the studio was sinking all of its profits into hiring graphic artists.”
- “I really hope that the next game continues the great formula they have established, and keeps to the very high graphical standard they have achieved here - but guys, less speed in the coffee next time, huh?”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in Ivanovich games is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and how it complements the fun gameplay and engaging graphics. The soundtrack is described as cool and fitting, enhancing the overall experience across various thematic stages and boss fights. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, is considered well-executed and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Ivanovich games did an amazing job creating something that has really fun gameplay, great graphics, and good sound and music.”
- “Pros: funny story with lots of movie references + different perspectives + boss fights + great music, sound, and explosions + a bunch of stages with different themes + interaction with the environment.”
- “Good controls, cool music, many challenging stages to overcome.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny story, rich with movie references and engaging perspectives, which adds to the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, alongside a vibrant presentation and interactive environments that enhance replayability.
- “Pros: funny story with lots of movie references, different perspectives, boss fights, great music, sound, and explosions, a bunch of stages with different themes, and interaction with the environment.”
- “Nice presentation, funny, and good replay value with the challenges and upgrade system.”
- “I just feel like I'm sitting inches from a TV screen trying to play a shmup, which is funny to say because I literally have two screens millimeters from my eyeballs playing this in VR.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Reviewers feel that "2076" lacks sufficient variety in weapons and ships, which limits its replayability. There is hope for future updates to enhance gameplay and increase replay value.
- “The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “The variety of strategies and paths available ensures that no two games are ever the same.”
- “I love how the different character builds and storylines encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “2076 needs more weapons and ships included to add more variety and replayability.”
- “I am also hoping for a post-release patch that makes it more playable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, with better performance and a more balanced difficulty curve. Players appreciate the variety in unique bosses and environments, as well as the optional nature of first-person missions, which have also been enhanced, though they still have room for improvement.
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting content, the optimization is lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “I found the game to be poorly optimized, resulting in long loading times and crashes that ruin the immersion.”