Always Surrender

About

In "Always Surrender," a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game, players challenge an endless horde of enemies while managing the decision to surrender for bonus scores. Collecting medals increases the multiplier and contributes to the escalating bonus. Six game modes offer varying difficulties, lifelines, and scoring mechanics, including Normal, Novice, Timed, Classic, Expert, and Pacifist.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Fast and frenetic gameplay that is easy to get into and highly addictive.
Varied game modes and well-balanced achievements encourage different play styles and replayability.
Responsive controls and a compelling soundtrack enhance the overall experience.

Simple graphics may mislead players into underestimating the game's complexity.
Some mechanics, like the slow-mo penalty, may be challenging for new players to grasp.
The fast-paced nature of the game may not appeal to those who prefer slower, more strategic gameplay.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is characterized by its intricate scoring mechanics and responsive controls, offering a pure experience of dodging and shooting against relentless enemy waves. Players can enjoy various modes featuring unique mechanics like bombs and slow-mo, alongside customizable controls and an engaging high score chasing system. The combination of addictive gameplay, brilliant music, and a risk/reward mechanic enhances the overall experience, making it both fast-paced and highly replayable.
- “Gameplay is super responsive, customizable control layout, tate mode, tournament mode seed system (wow!), customizable soundtrack (which works so well with the game) and online leaderboards to compete on.”
- “Addictive high score chasing gameplay across varied game modes.”
- “There's quite a bit of intricacies in the scoring and mechanics.”
- “Feels very pure in terms of gameplay - dodge, shoot, repeat against an ever-increasing barrage of enemies and bullets.”
- “Short runs and fast gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its brilliance and catchiness, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the customizable original soundtrack, which integrates seamlessly with the game's mechanics, contributing to a responsive and engaging atmosphere.
- “Brilliant music, snappy controls, love the risk/reward mechanic.”
- “(and damn that music is catchy…)”
- “Brilliant music, snappy controls, love the risk/reward mechanic.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's graphics are intentionally simple, which may initially mislead players about its complexity and depth. Despite the minimalist design, the gameplay offers a rich and engaging experience.
- “Don't let the simple graphics fool you - this game is not simple.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features six distinct modes that provide short gameplay sessions, significantly enhancing its replayability. Players can enjoy varied experiences across these modes, encouraging repeated play.
- “Six different modes offering short runs with a lot of replayability.”