Black Hole Hazard
- August 29, 2016
- Superthumb
Get on Steam"Black Hole Hazard" is an action puzzle game where you control Dr. Albert Armstrong's movements in space using his jet gun's recoil. Traverse through mysterious cosmic spaces, uncover hidden log files, and reveal the truth behind an artificial black hole explosion. The unique control scheme and challenging physics make for a fascinating sci-fi adventure.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience, with a good pacing of increasing difficulty.
- The soundtrack is immersive and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game has potential with interesting enemy designs and varied levels, making it engaging for players.
- The level design is often frustrating and poorly executed, particularly in later chapters, leading to a negative gameplay experience.
- The game mechanics are not polished, resulting in issues like erratic physics and unresponsive controls.
- The story is predictable and the gameplay can feel repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it repetitive and frustrating due to level design and unpolished mechanics, while others appreciate the variety in levels and addictive controls. The soundtrack enhances the experience, although it can become annoying during repeated failures. Overall, while there are notable flaws, many players still find aspects of the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
“But, mechanically there's plenty going on and changes of pace to keep things interesting.”
“The levels are different enough to keep gameplay interesting, the soundtrack is nice (except when you keep dying and the song keeps starting over), the story is average.”
“Short: the controls are great, the gameplay feels flawless, the soundtrack is great and immersive, and there's something about it that's addictive like some other people have said.”
“The story is predictable and the gameplay is a chore!”
“You guys are outright trolls with level design, and the mechanics are not polished enough to account for the BS you put the player through.”
“The gameplay does get a bit repetitive, but hey, you spent how much on this game?”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, which resonates with some players. However, opinions are mixed, as some find the narrative predictable and average, while others appreciate its intriguing elements that keep them engaged. Overall, the story adds a layer of interest to the gameplay, despite some criticisms.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This game is a great indie game, with okay graphics and a pretty interesting story.”
“I've spent three hours in the game so far, I'm pretty interested in the story, and I'll probably keep on playing it.”
“The story is predictable and the gameplay is a chore!”
“The story is average.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being nice and immersive, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience. However, some users noted a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which can become repetitive, especially during frequent deaths. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, more diversity could improve the experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is nice, and the levels are different enough to keep gameplay interesting.”
“The controls are great, the gameplay feels flawless, and the soundtrack is great and immersive.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Needed more variety in music; yes, even graphics, not a lot of distinction between worlds.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered okay, with some reviewers noting a lack of variety and distinction between different worlds. While the visuals are not a standout feature, they complement the game's interesting story.
“This game is a great indie game, with okay graphics and a pretty interesting story.”
“There needed to be more variety in the graphics; there wasn't a lot of distinction between the different worlds.”
“The graphics felt outdated and lacked the detail expected from a modern game.”
“I was disappointed by the bland color palette and repetitive textures throughout the game.”
