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Children of Apollo

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55%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Children of Apollo is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by CargoCultGaming and was released on November 9, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Children of Apollo is an exciting twin-stick shooter in a short, arcade style format using a blend of classic and modern gameplay elements. After the Apollo missions humans send an expedition to explore Mars but things go terribly wrong.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Children of Apollo delivers a challenging, skill-driven twin-stick shooter experience that captures the essence of classic arcade gameplay with precise controls and fluid combat.
  • The game features a retro-inspired pixel-art aesthetic complemented by an evolving minimalistic soundtrack that enhances the nostalgic atmosphere and gameplay momentum.
  • Boss fights stand out as memorable and dynamic highlights, providing exciting challenges that break up the pacing and add variety.
  • The lack of a save system makes the game less accessible, forcing players to complete it in one session and potentially causing frustration due to lost progress.
  • Level design includes slow-paced, repetitive sections that can feel like filler, negatively impacting the overall pacing and engagement.
  • The simplistic visuals and limited content variety may lead to a sense of repetition and reduced long-term replayability for a wider audience.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on a classic twin-stick shooter experience set in handcrafted levels with unique boss mechanics, emphasizing frantic combat and strategic use of shield recharge and weapon upgrades. While it captures the essence of arcade-style action with clear controls and an engaging soundtrack, some players find the pacing slow and the progression lacking variety. Overall, it offers focused, enjoyable gameplay with a nostalgic CRT aesthetic.

    • “The core gameplay revolves around navigating through a series of handcrafted levels while engaging enemies from all directions using a dual-stick control system.”
    • “In the end, Children of Apollo is a focused and uncompromising twin-stick shooter that captures the essence of classic arcade gameplay.”
    • “Each of the levels has a pretty unique feel and boss mechanic to figure out.”
    • “This approach works well for gameplay clarity, especially during hectic combat scenarios, but it does not offer much variety or visual progression.”
    • “Gameplay: 1/5 (slow paced and too much wandering)”
    • “It took me a bit to get a feel for the shield recharge mechanic, and I'm still not sure I fully understand the weapon upgrades, but the general gist is 'run to save life' and 'shoot stuff to upgrade.'”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a consistent, minimalistic pixel-art style that effectively captures a retro aesthetic and complements its intense combat. While the 8-bit graphics are well-rendered and enhance the atmosphere, some users note that the simplicity can lead to a repetitive visual experience over time.

    • “Visually, the game adopts a minimalistic pixel-art style that reflects its retro inspirations.”
    • “This is a lovely twin stick shooter with great gameplay, and beautifully rendered 8-bit graphics.”
    • “It complements the action effectively, reinforcing the intensity of combat and the overall atmosphere, even if it does not completely compensate for the simplicity of the visuals.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its evolving, minimalistic style that enhances the gameplay by adding energy and maintaining momentum throughout longer sessions. Users particularly enjoy how the soundtrack grows with the experience, contributing positively to overall immersion.

    • “The soundtrack evolves alongside the gameplay, adding energy to the experience and helping to sustain momentum during longer runs.”
    • “I really dig the evolving minimal soundtrack.”
    • “I also love the music.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is set in a sci-fi context involving a failed Mars mission and rescue efforts, offering enough background to support the gameplay without overshadowing it. Some users suggest enhancing the narrative with pixelated story introductions before boss fights for added interest.

    • “Set against a sci-fi backdrop involving a failed mission to Mars and a desperate attempt to rescue survivors, the narrative provides just enough context to frame the action, but it remains secondary to the game’s primary focus on gameplay.”
    • “Set against a sci-fi backdrop involving a failed mission to Mars and a desperate attempt to rescue survivors, the narrative provides just enough context to frame the action, but it remains secondary to the game's primary focus on gameplay.”
    • “I think it would be interesting to have little pixelated story introductions, then boss fights.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere effectively enhances the intensity of combat and overall experience, though it doesn't fully offset the game's simple visuals.

    • “It complements the action effectively, reinforcing the intensity of combat and the overall atmosphere, even if it does not completely compensate for the simplicity of the visuals.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is largely motivated by players aiming to enhance their performance and complete the game more efficiently. This focus encourages repeated playthroughs to achieve better results.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Optimization in the game is focused on improving performance and completing objectives more efficiently, which serves as a key driver for replayability.

    • “Replayability is driven primarily by the desire to improve performance and complete the game more efficiently.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the humor lighthearted and enjoyable, noting a playful tone where positive reviews are rarely mocked or criticized.

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Children of Apollo is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Children of Apollo include indie, aliens, pixel graphics, soundtrack, mars and others.

Children of Apollo is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

Children of Apollo was released on November 9, 2017.

Children of Apollo was developed by CargoCultGaming.

Children of Apollo has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Children of Apollo for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Children of Apollo is a single player game.

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