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Chronicle: Unit Eight

63%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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In "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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Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot
Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot
Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot
Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot
Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot
Chronicle: Unit Eight screenshot

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic art style and engaging audio, reminiscent of classic space shooters.
  • The progression system allows for diverse upgrades and playstyles, making each run feel rewarding and unique.
  • The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing a commitment to improving the game experience.
  • The game suffers from significant balance issues, including a grind-heavy progression system that can feel tedious.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues that can disrupt gameplay, including problems with co-op mode and enemy interactions.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with power-ups and upgrades that do not significantly enhance the experience.
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" is minimal, primarily consisting of dialogue between the protagonist and bosses, with players noting that it lacks depth and coherence. While some players appreciate the personality added through dialogue and the unique gameplay experience, technical issues and limitations in two-player mode detract from the overall enjoyment. The narrative revolves around the protagonist's mission against space pirates, but many feel that the story mode could benefit from more substantial storytelling elements.

    • “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.”
    • “I love that you have dialogues and story added to the game; it adds more personality to the game.”
    • “In the story mode, the protagonist goes to the base of space pirates with an obvious task to blow everything into pieces and especially destroy the secret weapons of pirates.”
    • “The story mode has very little story other than some gab between the main character and the bosses she fights.”
    • “In two player story mode, it is impossible to move past 'choose your trait' if player 2 is dead.”
    • “In two player story mode, one player can get stuck off screen during the shift.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable and challenging, featuring a variety of power-ups that encourage replayability. However, the upgrade system, while initially impressive, lacks meaningful impact on gameplay progression and primarily serves to assist less skilled players. Overall, the experience can feel inconsistent, with some weeks offering significant improvements and others providing minimal enhancements.

    • “Gameplay is fun and challenging with many power-ups.”
    • “This game is a lot of fun; it really has that 'just one more go' feel to the gameplay every time a run ends.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its phenomenal quality and catchy soundtrack that enhances the retro feel. Although the track list is short, each song is memorable, leading players to enjoy the main menu theme repeatedly. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics nail the retro feel and the sound/music is phenomenal.”
    • “This is a very nice Galaga-arcade-like vertical shooter with nicely done animations and a very catchy soundtrack.”
    • “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 lacking.”
    • “The music doesn't really stand out or enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which effectively captures a retro aesthetic, complemented by impressive audio work. Users highlight the beauty of the visuals and the quality of the interface, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The graphics nail the retro feel and the sound/music is phenomenal.”
    • “The game and its art style look beautiful, and its interface is impressive.”
    • “The game has a good art style and excellent audio work.”
    • “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 nail the retro feel, but they lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look outdated compared to other titles.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on grinding are mixed; some players appreciate the good progression system that minimizes grinding, while others feel that excessive grinding is required for levels and upgrades. Additionally, there are suggestions 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.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is inconsistent, with reports of glitches in arcade mode where the game fails to recognize player deaths, leading to frustrating experiences.

    • “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 experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”

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