Caelus Trident

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Caelus Trident is a single player action game. It was developed by Fractured Rogue Studios LLC and was released on April 17, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Caelus Trident is the debut game from Fractured Rogue Studios LLC. Paying homage to the classic arcade shooters, you take on the role of the last ship of your armada trying to survive wave after wave of addictive space combat action.

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Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic arcade shooter experience reminiscent of classic titles like Asteroids.
For a debut project, it showcases potential with clean animations and a decent soundtrack.
As a free game, it provides a brief but enjoyable pastime for those looking for simple arcade fun.

The gameplay is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 10 minutes, leading to a lack of depth and replayability.
Graphics and sound design are subpar, often compared unfavorably to flash games, with poor feedback and clunky controls.
The overall experience feels like a student project, lacking polish and innovation, making it hard to recommend even for free.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its brevity, with most players noting that it lasts only 5-10 minutes and lacks excitement or variety. While some appreciate the nostalgic, arcade-style mechanics and graphics, many find the overall experience uninspired, with clunky controls and poor design overshadowing any potential enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay is deemed subpar, reminiscent of low-quality student projects rather than a polished game.
- “The gameplay style is reminiscent of an asteroids-esque top down arcade style; with a variety of enemies and a wave progression system that ends in a final boss. It reminds me a lot of the old school games I'd play when I was younger, but with a fresh twist of newly designed graphics, various weapon types, and a great soundtrack!”
- “It clearly explains the mechanics.”
- “Gameplay: 2”
- “Student-project quality game with about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “You can beat the game in 5-10 minutes, but those minutes don't offer any exciting gameplay or variety.”
- “The graphics and gameplay also feel less advanced than flash games on Newgrounds or Kongregate.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simplistic and underwhelming, often comparing them unfavorably to older games or even flash titles. While some appreciated the variety in enemy and ship designs, the overall art style lacked cohesion and sophistication. Overall, the visuals were deemed adequate for gameplay but failed to impress.
- “The gameplay style is reminiscent of an asteroids-esque top down arcade style; with a variety of enemies and wave progression system that ends in a final boss, it reminds me a lot of the old school games I'd play when I was younger, but with a fresh twist of newly designed graphics, various weapon types, and a great soundtrack!”
- “The graphics are okay, but seriously… play an Atari game.”
- “Looping music, poor feedback, and questionable decisions on how information is conveyed lead to an underwhelming means of presentation, coupled with visuals that simply get the job done.”
- “The enemy and ship variety is nice given the short run-time, but the cohesion of the art style could've done with some improvement.”
- “The graphics and gameplay also feel less advanced than Flash games on Newgrounds or Kongregate.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack as a highlight that enhances the experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, leading to annoyance after a short period. Additionally, the absence of sound effects and limited audio elements contribute to an overall underwhelming presentation.
- “The gameplay style is reminiscent of an asteroids-esque top down arcade style; with a variety of enemies and wave progression system that ends in a final boss, it reminds me a lot of the old school games I'd play when I was younger, but with a fresh twist of newly designed graphics, various weapon types, and a great soundtrack!”
- “Good soundtrack: music can make or break a game, and I personally enjoy the soundtrack.”
- “Audio is only music, no SFX.”
- “Looping music, poor feedback, and questionable decisions on how information is conveyed lead to an underwhelming means of presentation, coupled with visuals that simply get the job done.”
- “Outside of the music and a brief voice-over, there isn't any sound, which is a little disappointing.”
- “It's boring, and the music gets annoying after the first 5 minutes of play.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, featuring only a brief narrative with a single boss fight, leading many users to feel that it is virtually non-existent.
- “There is no story.”
- “The story -- if you can even call it that -- is extremely brief, having only one boss fight.”