ARMED SEVEN

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"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.

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of weapon loadouts and difficulty levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
Solid level design and enemy variety, providing a rewarding experience from start to finish.
Improvements over previous titles from the developer, with better design choices and quality of life features that enhance the overall experience.

The game is unoptimized for modern computers, with issues like a fixed small resolution and lack of graphical settings, making it unplayable for some users.
Some weapon options are situational and not effective for all scenarios, leading to frustration in higher difficulties.
The game lacks a pause feature and continues, which can be frustrating for players looking for a more forgiving experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay of this title is characterized as a fast-paced bullet hell shooter with a unique blend of mechanics reminiscent of classic shmups, featuring good weapon variety and challenging encounters. Players pilot battle armors in a visually appealing environment, though the inability to pause during gameplay and the slow replenishment of the life bar can be frustrating. Overall, it offers a fun and hectic experience, albeit with some repetitive achievement requirements.
- “A bullet hell horizontal shmup with Assault Suit Valken aesthetics and some interesting gameplay additions.”
- “Good weapon variety, good challenge, visuals are nice, and it offers a few variations on the standard Gradius-style gameplay.”
- “+fun, fast-paced, arcade gameplay.”
- “Doesn't let you pause during gameplay, which is very annoying since the game itself is a little over 20 minutes long.”
- “Gameplay-wise, Armed Seven isn't quite a bullet hell shooter, nor is it particularly gimmick-laden; it's something in between.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The graphics are described as having an old-school style reminiscent of Super Famicom games, with competent visuals that complement the gameplay. While there are no adjustable graphical settings, the overall aesthetic is appreciated for its charm and fun, fitting well within the bullet hell and shmup genres.
- “A bullet hell horizontal shmup with Assault Suit Valken aesthetics and some interesting gameplay additions.”
- “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.”
- “In-game, there are no graphical or video settings at all to tinker with.”
- “The graphics are old school, which is fine!”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and fitting style, including a nostalgic 70s feel and bombastic tracks reminiscent of classic titles. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's solid design and old-school charm. Overall, it is considered a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
- “Soundtrack is very good, though the design is still solid. The stable FPS adds a lot to the pretty balanced shmup experience, and all in all, Armed Seven is still a pretty nice choice for those who want the real old school experience from Japan.”
- “Music, sprites, and level design are all top notch.”
- “It's all set to some bombastic Metal Slug-esque music; it's a very assured game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of narrative depth, with players noting that it offers no in-game story elements beyond a brief description on the Steam store page. While the gameplay features decent robot action reminiscent of classic titles, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience for those who appreciate narrative in games.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the option to choose different weapon loadouts at the start, enhancing the experience. Although the game consists of only seven stages, its challenging nature encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “You get the ability to choose between your weapon loadouts at the start of the game, which gives you some replay value.”
- “As with most shooters, it's fairly short at 7 stages long, but it's fairly difficult and very replayable.”
- “The game offers some replay value with the ability to choose between different weapon loadouts at the start.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again; the story doesn't change and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
- “While there are different character classes, the overall experience remains largely the same, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 difficult to enjoy the game, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make the experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”

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