Captain Lycop: Invasion of the Heters

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Captain Lycop: Invasion of the Heters is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Aéronie and was released on February 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A space shooter mixing adventure, action and tactics. Face off against pen-pushing insects, merciless enemies and epic bosses. Your only hope is to banish all cowardice and follow a virtuous path.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a solid gameplay experience with challenging mechanics that appeal to hardcore players.
The nostalgic graphics style invokes memories of older space games, which some players may appreciate.
The soundtrack, while not exceptional, fits the game's theme and enhances the overall atmosphere during combat.

The controls are difficult to master and can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially for new players.
The game's difficulty is steep and can feel punishing, with players often having to restart from the beginning of levels after dying.
The storyline is confusing and lacks depth, making it hard for players to engage with the game's narrative.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Captain Lycop: Invasion of the Heters" are generally considered mediocre and dated, with scores averaging around 4.2 to 5 out of 10. While the visuals may be intentionally retro, they lack variety and fail to impress, making it difficult to recommend the game at its current price.
- “The game offers a few different locations to explore, though the terrain does not change that much graphically.”
- “Captain Lycop's graphics are quite mediocre.”
- “Suffice to say, the graphics are definitely not the best I've seen in a while.”
- “Although the graphics look dated, they also seem to be intended that way.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Captain Lycop has received mixed reviews; while some find the soundtrack bland and repetitive, others appreciate its ability to match the game's situations, particularly during combat. However, the overall sound design is considered generic, aligning with the space theme but lacking distinctiveness.
- “The game's soundtrack is actually quite decent.”
- “The music will often match the situation within the game, and during combat.”
- “Captain Lycop's soundtrack is also quite bland.”
- “The soundtrack loops and gets boring quite quickly.”
- “Other than the soundtrack, the rest of the sound assets throughout the game are very generic space-themed noises, which is fine as it fits in with the game's motif.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storyline is described as "complex," centering around Captain Lycop, who pilots a battleship on missions for the greater good, primarily involving combat against other ships. However, the narrative is criticized for being mediocre, leading some players to question the game's overall value and recommend caution before purchasing.
- “One of the features of the game on the Steam store page is its 'complex story.'”
- “Right from the get-go of Captain Lycop, you are told that your mission objectives are literally laid out for you.”
- “The player takes control of Captain Lycop, who pilots a battleship and carries out missions for the greater good.”
- “One of the features of the game on the Steam store page is its 'complex story'.”
- “Right from the get-go of Captain Lycop, you are told that your mission objectives are literally.”
- “If you enjoy difficult games with mediocre graphics, audio, and storyline, then maybe try out Captain Lycop: Invasion of the Heters, but for its current price of 12.99, there is no way I could recommend you purchase this game without needing to see a therapist and test for mental illness.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received a low overall rating of 3.1/10, indicating significant dissatisfaction among players. However, the mechanics of the game are rated more favorably at 7/10, suggesting that while the core gameplay experience may be lacking, the underlying mechanics are solid.
- “Gameplay: 3.1/10”
- “Mechanics: 7/10”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is noted to be somewhat lacking, with users pointing out that the character design lacks detail, particularly in facial features, which appear pixelated. However, this issue is not seen as significant due to the infrequent visibility of the characters.
- “The character design lacks the detail it should have; the faces look like pixels thrown together, though they aren't seen often enough to consider it a major issue.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters on any meaningful level.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character progression leaves the experience feeling flat and unengaging.”