ARMED SEVEN
- March 6, 2015
- ASTRO PORT
Get on Steam"ARMED SEVEN" is a top-down shooter game set in a futuristic sci-fi world. As a member of a private military company, players must defend against enemy forces and protect the Astroport space station. With various weapons, equipment, and character classes available, players can strategize and customize their approach to battles. The game features intense action, strategic combat, and a thrilling storyline.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of loadout choices and difficulty levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
- Well-designed levels and enemy variety, providing a rewarding experience from start to finish.
- Improvements over previous titles from the developer, with a focus on player-friendly mechanics and audiovisual cues that enhance gameplay.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as lack of optimization for modern computers and limited graphical settings.
- Short playtime of around 20 minutes per run, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Absence of basic features like a pause button and the inability to adjust resolution, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of traditional shmups, featuring a variety of weapons and a good challenge, though it lacks a pause function during its roughly 20-minute duration. Players will encounter a unique life bar mechanic that offers slow replenishment and temporary invincibility, adding a twist to the typical one-hit kill format. While the hectic pace is enjoyable, achieving certain accomplishments may require repeated playthroughs with different weapons.
“We're piloting one of those cool Japanese battle armors, but gameplay itself will feel more like our usual shmups.”
“Good weapon variety, good challenge, visuals are nice, and it offers a few variations on the standard Gradius-style gameplay.”
“Doesn't let you pause during gameplay, which is very annoying since the game itself is a little over 20 minutes long.”
“Unusually enough for a Japanese shooter, you have a 'life bar', but it replenishes very slowly and gives a fairly long invincibility period after you're hit, making it essentially a retheme of the one-hit-and-you're-dead mechanics found in much of the genre.”
“This isn't quite so bad for normal gameplay, but several of the achievements require you to beat each difficulty mode repeatedly using each of the 12 weapons at least once, so be warned if you care about that.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a detailed sci-fi setting reminiscent of classic titles but lacks an actual narrative, offering only a brief description on the Steam store page. Players seeking a story-driven experience may be disappointed, as the game does not incorporate any story elements or traditional storytelling methods.
“Detailed sci-fi story.”
“I like having story in such games in the old school way.”
“Decent robot action, similar to Metal Warriors, Assault Suits Valken/Cybernator, and Front Mission 2.”
“And that bad thing is – there's no story anywhere.”
“This game doesn't have any and the only story-related thing you'll get is a description on the Steam store page.”
“It's missing any story elements and some basic options like resolution and the ability to pause.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by an old-school style reminiscent of Super Famicom, with users noting that while there are no adjustable settings, the visuals are competent and enjoyable. Overall, the game features fun graphics that complement its varied gameplay and challenge.
“Fun game, more than competent visuals, and a decent but not unbearable challenge.”
“Good weapon variety, good challenge, visuals are nice, and it offers a few variations on the standard Gradius-style gameplay.”
“+ old school (SFC) style graphics.”
“In-game, there are no graphical or video settings at all to tinker with.”
“The graphics feel outdated and reminiscent of old school (SFC) style.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Armed Seven" is highly praised for its quality, featuring a nostalgic 70's vibe that complements the game's old-school aesthetic. Combined with excellent sprite work and level design, the soundtrack significantly enhances the overall shmup experience.
“The soundtrack is very good, and the design is solid. The stable FPS adds a lot to the pretty balanced shmup experience, making Armed Seven a great choice for those who want a real old school experience from Japan.”
“Music, sprites, and level design are all top notch.”
“I like the 70's music feel.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, rendering it unplayable on modern computers for some users.
“The game is very unoptimized for modern computers and is unplayable for me.”
“Performance issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game, even on high-end hardware.”
“I constantly experience lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a short campaign of seven stages, but its challenging difficulty enhances its replayability, encouraging players to revisit and improve their performance.
“As with most shooters, it's fairly short at 7 stages long, but it's quite challenging and highly replayable.”
