Captain Forever Remix

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 410 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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A warmly affectionate remake of a browser classic, with enough new pieces to justify its existence.
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Captain Forever Remix is a unique space shooter where you build your own ship from debris of defeated enemies. With a variety of weapons and ship parts, strategy is key in designing a vessel that can withstand the challenges of endless procedurally generated levels. Each playthrough offers a new experience as you confront a diverse array of enemy spacecrafts and bosses.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 410 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The game features charming, cartoony graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The modular ship design allows for creative customization and strategic gameplay, making each encounter unique and engaging.
  • It's easy to learn but difficult to master, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players coming back for more.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly, especially in later levels, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There is a lack of a save feature during runs, forcing players to start over if they die, which can be disheartening.
  • The controls can feel clunky and imprecise, making ship maneuverability a challenge, especially in high-pressure situations.
  • gameplay88 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fast-paced, arcade-style mechanics and ship-building elements, which some players find engaging and fun, while others criticize it for being repetitive and clunky. The game offers a unique sandbox experience with clever mechanics, but the difficulty and lack of guidance can lead to frustration, especially for newcomers. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy retro charm and modular gameplay, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its steep learning curve and occasional tediousness.

    • “Overall a fun game with some unique mechanics, but there is a little room for polish.”
    • “Fast paced and fun with a great ship building on-the-fly mechanic!”
    • “The ship building mechanic is genius, intuitive, and so much fun.”
    • “The ship controls are awful and clunky, and while I really like the idea here, I am not sure that the gameplay matches the style.”
    • “Didn't really enjoy the clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and low skill-based combat system.”
    • “The game may look great, has fantastic effects, voices, and sound, but my god the lack of gameplay absolutely kills it in every way, for me at least and a lot of people without god-like patience, I’ll bet.”
  • graphics66 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoony aesthetic that some players find delightful, while others feel it detracts from the game's overall experience, likening it to a childish style. Many reviewers praise the colorful visuals and polished art, noting that it complements the game's humorous and whimsical themes, although some express disappointment with the shift from the original trilogy's more serious tone. Overall, the graphics receive high marks for their creativity and appeal, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite mixed feelings about their suitability for the gameplay's difficulty.

    • “The art style and music are 10/10.”
    • “Graphics are nice and sleek and the game runs flawlessly.”
    • “For an early access game, it is extremely well polished, and the Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic is a warm and welcome hug of nostalgia that this 90s kid enjoys very much.”
    • “The puerile aesthetic and setting adds nothing and makes me feel like I'm playing a game for babies.”
    • “The 'artwork' is bloody awful and adds nothing to the game.”
    • “The entire budget clearly went into the art style and audio; there is almost nothing to do in this game but shove pieces together hoping they work right and pew pew at other ships floating around hoping to kill them, that's it!”
  • music46 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quirky, synth-pop style that complements the visuals and overall atmosphere, often described as a charming sci-fi take on elevator music. While many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, some express a desire for more variety, suggesting the addition of personal playlists or more diverse tracks. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience, contributing to its fun and engaging nature.

    • “The art style and music are 10/10.”
    • “A tough game with a nice art style, amazing music in an overall good game that leaves you wanting more.”
    • “The music is definitely a highlight as well, it's quirky and fun and really fits the rest of the game's style.”
    • “The soundtrack only has like 3 songs.”
    • “While it's very well made, both in graphics, comments, and music, I miss the small parts.”
    • “Kind of wish they expanded on that now that there's some music during gameplay and synced the weapons firing with music.”
  • story30 mentions

    The story in "Captain Forever Remix" is described as minimal yet engaging, featuring a brother-sister dynamic that adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While it serves primarily as a distraction from the arcade focus, players appreciate the added visuals and the opportunity to explore character interactions through missions. The game offers both a sandbox and a story mode, though the latter can be challenging due to time constraints for ship rebuilding.

    • “Love the free original, nice added visuals and story!”
    • “Captain Forever Remix is like its browser-based predecessor; however, you get the ability to mod, and it adds a cute story into the mix.”
    • “It's not much of a story, but it gives some much-needed distraction from the gameplay's arcadey focus.”
    • “The story is simply a brother and sister roleplaying together, and you get to battle through levels of opponents as they throw banter back and forth at each other.”
    • “The story mode only gives you a minute to rebuild your ship at the end of a level, which can cause you to be attacked suddenly by a ship much stronger than you and leave you open for death.”
  • humor22 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its hilarious contrasts between the art style and gameplay difficulty, as well as the funny character dialogues. While the game starts off with a strong comedic concept, some users feel it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the challenging gameplay, though a few players wish for an option to tone it down.

    • “This is the hilarious part as your ship could look like a complete disaster, but if you think it through well you'll end up becoming a deadly cluster-looking ship.”
    • “Again, the humor and art style seem to be hilariously mismatched to the difficulty of the game, but I knew what I was getting into due to the prequel.”
    • “Actual review: roguelite space exploration with a (funny?!) side plot, well nothing to worry about (similar to Binding of Isaac, or others in this genre).”
  • replayability20 mentions

    The game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the simplicity and the challenge of building the perfect ship. While some note a lack of variation between runs typical of roguelike games, the diverse weapons and ship-building mechanics provide enough incentive for repeated playthroughs. Overall, it is considered a highly replayable experience, with many users rating its replay value at 100%.

    • “A really great game, offering plenty of replayability and satisfying ship building.”
    • “As for gameplay and replayability, it's one of those games that you play again and again to see if you can build the perfect ship.”
    • “Lots of replay value as every playthrough will be different.”
    • “The replay value is huge.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to a passive gameplay experience that detracts from enjoyment. The need to continuously farm for ship upgrades can feel monotonous, especially when progress is easily undone by powerful enemies, resulting in frustration with the combat system. While some appreciate the challenge, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a negative aspect of the game.

    • “Grindy, repetitive, uninteresting, and bad combat system (grinds for powerful ship for 10 min, gets rekt in 10 seconds).”
    • “I acknowledge that most of this is probably poor play, and I greatly enjoy the difficulty, but it has begun to become monotonous farming forever trying to match the ship level I need to proceed.”
    • “The optimal play being tedious was a bit of a downer, and the fact that melee weapons tend to get destroyed quite easily by enemy projectiles was rough.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game is described as an emotional rollercoaster, evoking strong feelings through its charming and heartwarming 90s aesthetic. Players appreciate its ability to connect on an emotional level, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It's an emotional rollercoaster.”
    • “It's extremely charming and heartwarmingly 90's.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game has been noted as lacking compared to titles like "Captain Forever," which is praised for its soundscape and ambience. Players who appreciated the immersive qualities of "Captain Forever" may find this game falls short in that regard.

    • “If you liked Captain Forever for its atmosphere, soundscape, and ambience, then this game may not be for you.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of this version has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, suggesting a lack of effort and quality from the developers. Users feel that it detracts from the overall experience, indicating dissatisfaction with how the game is being monetized.

    • “This game feels like a blatant cash grab, with monetization tactics that overshadow the actual gameplay.”
    • “The monetization system is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than a game.”
    • “It's disappointing to see a game with such potential reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game is largely stable and bug-free, with only a few reported sound issues.

    • “I have encountered a few sound bugs, but other than that, it is pretty bug-free.”
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