Chronicle: Unit Eight
- November 23, 2020
- Static City Games
Get on SteamIn "Chronicle: Unit Eight," players navigate a desolate, post-apocalyptic world as a member of the eponymous Unit Eight. Engage in tactical combat, utilizing a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat hostile forces. Explore a rich, narrative-driven experience as you uncover the truth behind the calamity that destroyed humanity.
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Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic art style and catchy soundtrack, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- The progression system allows for meaningful upgrades without excessive grinding, making each run feel rewarding.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the player experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and balance issues that can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- The skill tree and upgrade system lack depth, leading to a repetitive experience without significant gameplay variety.
- Co-op mode is currently broken, limiting the multiplayer experience and enjoyment.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story mode of "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" is criticized for its minimal narrative depth, primarily consisting of brief exchanges between the protagonist and bosses. While some players appreciate the added dialogues for enhancing the game's personality, others note significant gameplay issues in two-player mode, such as being unable to progress or getting stuck off-screen. Overall, the storyline is seen as lacking substance despite some players finding enjoyment in the gameplay experience.
“All the upgrades you can get make this a very unique experience on its own, and then there is the storyline which is just a great work of art.”
“The main storyline is so, so, so fun.”
“I love that you have dialogues and story added to the game; it adds more personality to the game.”
“In two-player story mode, you can never go to the final stage.”
“In two-player story mode, it is impossible to move past 'choose your trait' if player 2 is dead.”
“The story mode has very little story other than some gab between the main character and the bosses she fights.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally fun and challenging, featuring a variety of power-ups and new enemy types that enhance the experience. However, the upgrade system, while initially impressive, lacks meaningful impact on gameplay progression and primarily serves to assist less skilled players, leading to a grind rather than a dynamic experience. Overall, while there are some improvements, the core mechanics do not significantly evolve or diversify the gameplay.
“Some weeks are minor overall improvements that help with the feel of the gameplay while others introduce more bosses, new enemy types, new power-ups, new everything.”
“Gameplay is fun and challenging with many power-ups.”
“It's not a terrible idea, but there's nothing really special done with this mechanic.”
“Nothing there to advance or change gameplay.”
“Some weeks are minor overall improvements that help with the feel of the gameplay, while others introduce more bosses, new enemy types, new power-ups, new everything.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a catchy and memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Despite a limited track list, each song is well-composed and enjoyable, making players want to linger on the main menu to listen.
“This is a very nice Galaga-arcade-like vertical shooter with nicely done animations and a very catchy soundtrack.”
“I'm convinced the composer for this game is a musical deity of some sort.”
“The game has a short track list, but each song is memorable, and you'll find yourself sitting on the main menu to listen to the theme song over and over.”
“Speaking of sound, the music is underwhelming.”
“The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“While the game has nice animations, the soundtrack fails to leave a lasting impression.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful art style and impressive interface, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. Additionally, the dynamic elements in gameplay, such as increased fire rates, enhance the visual impact during intense moments.
“The game has a good art style and impressive audio work.”
“The game's art style looks beautiful, and its interface is impressive.”
“In boss rush mode, you can increase your fire rate so high that the bullets push the Tetra Knight's artwork back.”
“In boss rush mode, you can get your fire rate up so high that the bullets push the Tetra Knight's artwork back.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding are mixed; some players appreciate the good progression system with minimal grinding, while others feel that excessive grinding is required for levels and upgrades. Additionally, there is a suggestion that introducing new and unique ship types could enhance the grinding experience.
“Too much grinding is required for levels and upgrades.”
“Lacks grinding - new and unique types of ships would add this type of grind to the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the arcade mode experiences occasional glitches, particularly failing to recognize when a player has died, which affects overall stability.
“Arcade mode glitches out every now and then when you die and never recognizes that you are dead.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I've experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruins the overall experience.”
