Burst Fighter
- November 13, 2015
- magesoft
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Reviews
- The game features awesome graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is tight and challenging, making it enjoyable for fans of the 'Bullet Hell' genre.
- Customization options for the ship allow players to tailor their experience to fit their playstyle.
- Sound effects are lacking, and the music can be repetitive, detracting from the overall immersion.
- The game's color palette makes it difficult to differentiate between the player's ship, enemy ships, and bullets.
- The controls can be obtuse, with no rapid fire button and limited configuration options for controllers.
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their quality and artistic style, contributing to an overall immersive experience. However, some users noted that certain background elements can blend in with enemies or their projectiles, which can be confusing during gameplay.
“Good graphics, good sound and music, good gameplay.”
“Visuals, controls, gameplay are all top notch.”
“The art style is also beautiful; the only thing I don't like is some background areas that are similar to the enemy or enemy bullets.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is consistently praised for its tight controls and challenging mechanics, complemented by high-quality graphics and sound design, creating an overall engaging experience.
“Good graphics, good sound and music, good gameplay.”
“Visuals, controls, and gameplay are all top notch.”
“Tight and challenging gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bad and repetitive, while others appreciate the overall sound quality. However, the lack of distinct sound effects and a replay feature detracts from the experience. Additionally, the game's color palette complicates the differentiation of elements on screen, further impacting the overall audio-visual experience.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
“The sound effects are lacking, and the music is bad and repetitive. There's no replay feature, and the power-ups literally blend with the background.”
“The game's color palette makes it difficult to differentiate between your own ship, enemy ships, your own bullets, and enemy bullets.”
“The game is obtuse with its controls, lacking a rapid fire button, which makes it hard to maintain consistent fire while trying to maneuver.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that the challenging difficulty in beginner and normal modes enhances replayability, as it encourages them to improve their performance and achieve better results in subsequent playthroughs.
“The difficulty in beginner and normal modes is challenging, which increases replayability as I strive to beat the game better than in my previous playthroughs.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making me want to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging me to replay it multiple times to see all the possibilities.”
“The difficulty in beginner and normal modes is challenging, which increases replayability as I strive to beat the game better than in previous playthroughs.”
“Once you finish the game, there isn't much incentive to replay it, as the story doesn't change significantly.”
“The lack of varied endings or choices makes replaying the game feel redundant after the first playthrough.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a standard "save the world" theme, lacking originality or depth.
“The story is a standard 'save the world' theme.”
“The narrative feels clichéd and lacks originality.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with the story.”
