2076: Midway Multiverse
- February 3, 2022
- Ivanovich Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a unique VR experience that enhances the classic side-scrolling shooter gameplay.
- It offers a variety of levels and unique boss battles, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.
- The developers have made significant improvements over the previous title, addressing many issues and providing a fun, immersive experience.
- The controls are often frustrating and can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The campaign ends abruptly, and there are minor bugs and a lack of polish that affect the gameplay experience.
- Some players find the story and certain gameplay mechanics convoluted, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging graphics, and immersive sound design, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience with various difficulty levels. However, some players find the introduction of new mechanics and frequent interruptions by gimmicks to be overwhelming, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is recognized for its solid execution and innovative use of VR technology, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers.
“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.”
“Nice, old-school scrolling shooter game with new dimensions and mechanics.”
“The constant attempt to introduce new mechanics to every boss is exhausting, and the game gets interrupted far 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.”
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and humorous, filled with movie references and unique environments, while others criticize it as nonsensical and skippable. Despite the varied gameplay and improved mechanics, the narrative is often described as annoying or ridiculous, detracting from the overall experience for some users. Overall, the story mode offers interactive elements but may not resonate with all players.
“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.”
“I'm not even kidding, he's basically the entire premise of the game's story.”
“The story is a ridiculous, extra-dimensional Nazis joke.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in Ivanovich Games' titles have seen significant improvement, with recent releases showcasing impressive 3D visuals and enhanced art design, particularly in virtual reality. While earlier games suffered from subpar graphics, the latest offerings demonstrate a commitment to high-quality visuals that elevate the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the immersive quality of the graphics, especially in VR, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the games.
“Ivanovich Games did an amazing job creating something that has really fun gameplay, great graphics, and good sound and music.”
“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?”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Ivanovich games is highly praised for its quality and integration into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with fun and thematic tracks. Reviewers appreciate the sound design alongside the engaging gameplay and graphics, noting that the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“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, and interaction with the environment.”
“Graphics, art design, music, sound effects, and gameplay—all are well done.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny story filled with movie references, engaging boss fights, and a variety of thematic stages. Players appreciate the comedic elements that enhance the overall experience, alongside the interactive environment and replayability offered through challenges and upgrades.
“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.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
“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.”
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, with better performance and balanced difficulty. Players appreciate the variety in unique bosses and environments, as well as the optional nature of first-person missions, which have been enhanced, though they still have room for improvement.
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the improvements, the game still suffers from long loading times that disrupt the experience.”
“The overall performance feels unpolished, with noticeable lag in certain areas that detracts from the enjoyment.”
