Banzai Escape
- February 29, 2016
- XenoAisam
Get on Steam"Banzai Escape" is an action-packed rail shooter with third-person elements and anime-style graphics. Players control Rokiahi, a member of P.A.S.K.A.L, on a mission to arrest the CEO of Amino Corp and rescue agents who have gone missing. The game features customizable armaments, moddable content, and a challenging difficulty level. Players can also create custom skins for main characters and add dialogue or language translations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and entertaining rail shooter experience with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
- The character customization, although limited, adds a nice touch to the gameplay.
- The protagonist is likable, and the game has moments that can be quite engaging, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, especially during certain segments like the laser room.
- The game is short, with levels that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of replay value.
- There are several bugs and issues, such as poor hit registration and the need to buy ammo, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story42 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and clichéd, lacking depth and clarity, with players feeling thrown into the action without sufficient context. While some find the storyline acceptable and hope for improvements in a sequel, many agree that it fails to engage, with poor voice acting and a confusing narrative structure. The game ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players curious about the sequel, but overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
“The story ends on a cliffhanger, but there is a sequel game out now.”
“But the game itself is good with a decent storyline.”
“You only apprehend the story at the end of the game and overall, coming from a game like that, they didn't make a bad job; it's okay (the end is wtf though).”
“There's also a story just being...there, nothing to say about that honestly.”
“The story and characters are nothing but a big cliché.”
“[b] Story: [/b] That point is confusing; at the start of the game, you are just thrown into the action without any intro and you do not really understand why you are here.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Banzai Escape" is characterized as a simple and fun rail shooter that allows players to switch cover while shooting enemies, reminiscent of classic shooting-gallery games. However, it suffers from frustrating mechanics and janky AI behavior, which can detract from the experience. While it shows potential and offers an enjoyable ride, there is significant room for improvement in gameplay mechanics and overall challenge.
“With simple shooting gameplay, it's a fun little ride.”
“The graphics are quite sweet, the characters are really stylish and well modeled, the music fits in, the voice acting is quite good for an indie game, and the gameplay is a good rail-shooter.”
“Banzai Escape is a rail shooter where you go from cover to cover and shoot anything that moves; it's very simple yet effective.”
“The gameplay can be frustrating at times and janky at other times, so I can't recommend it for that.”
“Now gameplay-wise, it reminds me of the shooting-gallery-esque minigames in Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - Rebel Strike in that you are only able to switch cover positions whenever you can or take cover while gunning down enemies.”
“[Gameplay]: Banzai Escape is a rail shooter where you go from cover to cover and shoot anything that moves. It's very simple yet effective, but way too easy. Sometimes the AI is so stupid that they reload without being covered. Also, when you change cover, they continue to shoot the cover where you were instead of where you are.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with stylish character models and a pleasing aesthetic, earning a high rating of 9.5/10 from some users. However, the graphical options are limited due to the Unity engine, offering only basic settings like resolution and shadow toggles. While there are minor bugs, overall gameplay is smooth and free from significant graphical issues.
“The graphics are quite sweet, the characters are really stylish and well modeled, the music fits in, the voice acting is quite good for an indie game, and the gameplay is a good rail-shooter.”
“9.5/10 graphics”
“This style can also be seen with the graphic design work done for the GUI and/or the HUD.”
“The graphics are very average, but coming from a Unity-based game, I guess it's okay.”
“First off, this is a game built on the Unity engine, so looking at the options menu, it's no big surprise that it's usually bare bones starting off with the graphical settings.”
“All you got is resolution that's fixed to your native resolution and can't change it unless you go into windowed mode, toggling real-time shadows on or off, and some basic form of anti-aliasing with the absence of graphical presets.”
- music14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the environment and enhancing the overall experience, especially for an indie title. While some reviewers noted that the sound design lacks variety and the voice acting could be improved, the music itself is considered decent and complements the stylish graphics and gameplay. Overall, it is seen as a solid effort from a small studio, though not exceptional.
“The graphics are quite sweet, the characters are really stylish and well modeled, the music fits in, the voice acting is quite good for an indie game, and the gameplay is a good rail-shooter.”
“Good work on physics, music, and background for a really small studio.”
“The music also wasn't bad at all.”
“The music is okay but forgivable.”
“For sound, it's just the master volume; there are no sliders for voice, sound effects, or music.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability due to its short length and lack of customization options, which could enhance the experience. While players find it enjoyable, the absence of varied content diminishes the incentive to replay.
“I recommend this game because I found it fun, but I must say it feels short, has grammar mistakes, and not a lot of replay value (which it would have if it came with more customization options).”
“Does it have replay value?”
- humor4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing when bored, while others feel that certain elements, like lasers and repetitive content, detract from the overall comedic experience. While there are moments of fun, many reviewers suggest that the humor could benefit from improvements to enhance engagement. Overall, the humor is described as cute but not consistently funny.
“A hilarious game that will keep you entertained when you're feeling bored.”
“This game is a great source of humor, perfect for lifting your spirits.”
“The humor in this game falls flat; the laser mechanics just aren't funny, and having to replay sections without any skips quickly becomes tedious.”
“While the game has its cute moments, the humor doesn't land well, especially with the repetitive laser sequences that feel more annoying than amusing.”
“I found the attempts at humor to be lacking; the laser gimmick isn't funny, and the need to replay parts without any option to skip makes it feel more frustrating than entertaining.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game strikes a balance between difficulty and ease, acquiring gear necessitates some grinding, particularly emphasizing the importance of stocking up on ammo.
“Obtaining gear requires a significant amount of grinding, which can become tedious over time.”
“The grinding aspect feels repetitive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“While the game has a balanced difficulty, the grinding for gear can feel like a chore.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that mouse movement in the detention area is frequently buggy, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
“The mouse movement was quite buggy in the detention area.”
“The mouse movement was quite buggy in the detention area.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a positive reception of the character design, suggesting that players appreciate the visual representation of the characters, although there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.
