Barrage

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Barrage is a single player action game. It was developed by Archetype Industry | 原型工业 and was released on April 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Barrage" is a fast-paced shooting game where aiming is unnecessary, and players can switch between attack and defense modes swiftly. The game features four unlockable weapons, including the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" Autocannon and M48 "Chaparral" Missile, to defend against a combination attack of WWII and Cold War aircraft, as well as unidentified WunderWaffen and UFOs. The game encourages players to be trigger-happy and take down enemies with powerful weapons.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is simple yet enjoyable, providing a therapeutic and fun arcade shooting experience.
Shooting feels powerful and satisfying, with a good variety of weapons and enjoyable sound effects.
It's a great game for short sessions, especially for VR newcomers, and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like Beach Head.

The game lacks content and can become repetitive quickly, with limited replay value.
There are significant issues with sound volume and lack of settings to adjust it, which can lead to noise fatigue.
It does not work well with WMR, causing navigation issues and discomfort for some players.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics in the game are described as basic yet aesthetically pleasing, effectively serving their purpose. However, users express frustration over the lack of advanced graphics settings and configuration options, which limits customization. Additionally, there are significant issues with navigation, particularly for users with Windows Mixed Reality, leading to discomfort and nausea.
- “Game runs completely cross-eyed with WMR, impossible to navigate the main menu (and by extension the game itself) without getting nauseous, no graphics settings or config to adjust this at all.”
- “The graphics presets are too basic; I want to be able to change more specific settings.”
- “The visuals are basic but they serve their purpose and have a nice aesthetic to them.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is generally praised for its appeal, but it is notably marred by the excessively loud weapon sounds, which disrupt the immersive experience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as adaptive and enhances the overall experience, keeping players engaged and excited during intense shooting sequences. Its powerful and dynamic nature complements the gameplay effectively.
- “The adaptive music enhances the gameplay experience, keeping me excited as I shoot down those pesky planes from the sky.”
- “The music is powerful and perfectly complements the shooting mechanics, making every moment feel exhilarating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users express a desire for a story mode to be added to the game, indicating that the current narrative elements are lacking and could benefit from a more structured storytelling experience.
- “There probably won't be any updates, but I'd love to see some kind of story mode added.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the core concept of the game but feel that the gameplay lacks depth, suggesting that enhancements could significantly improve the overall experience.
- “I like the general idea of the game; it seems like it could be much better if it had more depth to the gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers limited replayability after reaching the top 50, but players find the journey to that point enjoyable and reasonably priced.
- “There isn't a ton of replay value here once you make it to the top 50, but it's fun getting there and the price is right!”