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Blue Rider

While the core gameplay is at least somewhat solid, Blue Rider doesn’t have a lot of content or any particularly nifty features to help it stand out amongst its competitors.  Unless you love Twin stick shooters and are really, really itching for a challenge, give this one a pass.
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67%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 24 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

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Blue Rider is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ravegan and was released on October 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Blue Rider" is a shoot-em-up game with intense action and challenging boss battles. Players can explore 9 unique biomes and customize their arsenal to find their own strategy. The game features an original soundtrack and is easy to pick up, but hard to master with its explosive gameplay. Get ready to take on the role of a rebel in this thrilling adventure.

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  • Challenging gameplay that provides a satisfying experience for fans of old school shoot-em-ups.
  • Smooth controls and enjoyable art style that enhance the overall gaming experience.
  • Variety in boss fights and gameplay mechanics, offering good replay value and fun weapon upgrades.
  • Limited content with only a few stages and lack of replayability beyond the initial campaign.
  • Frustrating difficulty spikes, especially with bosses, and no checkpoints or continues can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • Control issues, including imprecise movement and inability to remap controls, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern, colorful art style and polish, which enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users feel that additional graphic options and tweaks could elevate the visuals further, preventing it from reaching classic status. Overall, the graphics are considered appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's enjoyment.

    • “There is something about the art style and gameplay that really hooks me in.”
    • “Lovely colorful graphics and a fair amount of polish to them, but there are a few things holding it back from becoming a classic for me; however, it's not a deal breaker!”
    • “Really well made: plays great, pretty graphics, cool bosses.”
    • “The first is the lack of options on the menu screen, like more graphic options such as anti-aliasing and additional sound options would be great.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express disappointment with the game's story, noting a lack of a basic introduction or backstory. They suggest that additional areas could enhance the narrative experience.

    • “Missing a little backstory, though.”
    • “So maybe more areas to extend the story.”
    • “I wish there was a story to it, even if there was just a basic intro in the beginning.”
    • “Missing a little backstory though.”
    • “So maybe more areas to extend the story to.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its simple yet challenging mechanics, featuring engaging shooting elements and impressive boss fights, all set in a vibrant visual style. However, some users note that while the core gameplay is solid, it lacks content and unique features to differentiate it from other games in the genre. Overall, the game offers enjoyable environments and replayability, appealing to both casual and nostalgic players.

    • “Simple yet challenging shooting gameplay that's easy to pick up and play, incredibly awesome boss fights, and a clean and colorful visual style.”
    • “Wide range of nostalgia, easy gameplay mechanics, fun environments, and high replayability.”
    • “This is a great game with awesome control mechanics.”
    • “While the core gameplay is at least somewhat solid, Blue Rider doesn’t have a lot of content or any particularly nifty features to help it stand out amongst its competitors.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while pursuing different achievements can enhance the experience for those looking to master it, the limited nine-stage campaign and lack of multiplayer or leaderboards significantly reduce replay value. However, the nostalgic elements and enjoyable gameplay mechanics do provide some incentive for players to revisit the game.

    • “Going for the different achievements adds some good replay value if you're wanting to master the game.”
    • “Wide range of nostalgia, easy gameplay mechanics, fun environments, and great replayability.”
    • “The content is limited to just a nine-stage campaign with very little replay value, no leaderboards or multiplayer options.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s hardly any incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of variety in gameplay and absence of additional modes make it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, players have noted a lack of options to adjust the volume of the music and sound effects, which could limit customization for some users.

    • “The music and the sound effects are really good, adding a lot of fun and challenge to the game.”
    • “With this title, however, there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the volume of either the music or sound effects.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is not related to PC performance issues, suggesting that any optimization concerns may stem from other factors rather than hardware limitations.

    • “It's not PC performance related.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end systems.”
    • “There are frequent stutters and long loading times that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
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Blue Rider is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Blue Rider is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Blue Rider was released on October 12, 2016.

Blue Rider was developed by Ravegan.

Blue Rider has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Blue Rider is a single player game.

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