Alien Attack
- February 25, 2017
- Alien Jellyfish
Get on Steam"Alien Attack: Alien Jellyfish" is a top-down shooter game where players defend against an alien invasion. The game features various weapons, power-ups, and different alien types with unique abilities. Players must navigate through levels, defeating enemies and bosses to progress. The game supports single-player and local co-op modes for up to 4 players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic arcade experience reminiscent of classics like Asteroids and Space Invaders, making it enjoyable for fans of retro games.
- Players appreciate the simplicity and addictiveness of the gameplay, allowing for quick sessions or longer playtimes without feeling overwhelmed.
- The inclusion of various color palettes and power-ups adds a layer of customization and strategy, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, with many players feeling that it is too short and reliant on luck due to random power-ups.
- Controls can be frustratingly sensitive and unresponsive, leading to frequent deaths that can detract from the enjoyment.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as the game not launching properly or experiencing bugs that hinder gameplay.
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a nostalgic, retro pixel art style reminiscent of 90s arcade games, featuring smooth pixels and vibrant color palettes that enhance the visual experience. While some players note its similarities to classic titles like "Asteroids" and "Space Invaders," the unique neon aesthetics and clean design contribute to its charm, making it enjoyable despite a perceived lack of diversity in gameplay visuals. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their simplicity and nostalgic appeal, effectively balancing retro style with modern smoothness.
“As I mentioned in the paragraphs, it is an arcade pixelated styled game. The pixels are smoother and have some resolution to them. With the use of palettes, you can change the visuals of the menu and the gameplay.”
“I, without a doubt, would recommend this game to anyone really interested in this type of genre. It truly brought me back some nostalgia of playing 'Space Invaders' on the arcade versions, and I absolutely love the visuals of the game, especially with the variety of palettes.”
“What really astonished me about the game is how the developers managed to create such impressive graphics with such low system requirements.”
“It's a retro pixel spacewar ripoff that kind of looks like it has CGA graphics but not really.”
“Asteroids clone with CGA graphics.”
“I like the art style, but this Asteroids clone just lacks diversity to keep you playing longer than 5 minutes.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its arcade pixelated style, featuring smoother visuals and customizable color palettes that enhance the experience. Players face a mix of challenge and randomness, as early enemy waves and power-up availability significantly influence difficulty, leading to a gameplay experience that is both engaging and reliant on RNG elements. Overall, the game offers a casual yet challenging environment, with support for various control schemes.
“As I mentioned in the paragraphs, it is an arcade pixelated styled game. The pixels are smoother and have some resolution to them. With the use of palettes, you can change the visuals of the menu and the gameplay.”
“Of course, it was great! Most of the scores relate to the type of score you achieve in the gameplay, like 50 to 1000 points, while the rest is based on how many kills you get and how many times you die. I really enjoyed the challenge of reaching 1000 points; it was truly rewarding, and I wish to see more of that in the game.”
“The game also contains various color palettes that you will unlock after a few gameplay sessions, and it supports keyboard/mouse and controller.”
“There is one problem regarding the gameplay, and that is the fact that the first few waves of enemies decide whether it's going to be super hard or super easy to get to the next level because a lot of things depend on which power-ups you get, so it really is a strongly RNG-oriented game.”
“Directional inputs feel like they are sticking, but might be a momentum management mechanic.”
“As I mentioned in the paragraphs, it is an arcade pixelated styled game. The pixels are smoother and have some resolution to them, and with the use of palettes, you can change the visuals of the menu and the gameplay.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, providing a relaxing yet engaging backdrop that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the ability to customize audio settings, and the unique soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and nostalgia.
“Maybe it was the music accelerating as you keep destroying them, maybe it was the amount of fun you had with your friends, or maybe it was the adrenaline kicking in while desperately trying to get the last one.”
“When the game was named Zvezdoliotik, it was unique; I loved the music and adored the art style.”
“The only sounds that exist are the sound effects and the only soundtrack.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It contains 6 different color palettes and the menu lets you turn off the music, sound effects, and vibration on the controller.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a space trooper who, after being accidentally left behind during a cleaning mission, faces relentless waves of alien attacks. It emphasizes themes of perseverance and resilience, highlighting that one must not give up in the face of adversity, as the outcome can lead to unexpected growth and survival.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Left behind accidentally, alone at the end of a cleaning mission with your crew, you take on the role of a space trooper, facing wave after wave of aliens who desperately try to end you.”
“He tries it out on one of the new special missions involving an alien attack in space, which includes an assault on the home planet of the aliens, but the Earth team ultimately fails.”
“Left behind accidentally, alone ending a cleaning mission with your crew, you, taking the role of a space trooper, get attacked by waves and waves of aliens who desperately try to end you.”
“He tries it out on one of the new special missions on alien attack in space that involves attacking the home planet of the aliens, but the Earth team fails.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be enjoyable, particularly when pursuing achievements, but caution that it may be more suited for those interested in game farming.
“Had a fun couple of hours while grinding all achievements, but beware!”
“Recommended for game farming”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable experience with minimal glitches or bugs, although one notable issue occurs during the third boss fight where enemies do not disappear until the boss begins its attack.
“Surprisingly, I haven't found any glitches, bugs, or anything out of the ordinary while playing the game, except for when you reach the third boss; all of the enemies that are present don't disappear until the boss initializes its attack.”
