Chronicle: Unit Eight

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Chronicle: Unit Eight is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Vampiric Games and was released on November 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

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 fixing bugs and adding new content, showing a commitment to improving the game experience.

The game suffers from significant grinding issues, making progression feel tedious and unbalanced.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues that can disrupt gameplay, including problems with co-op mode and enemy interactions.
The skill tree and upgrade system lack depth, often resulting in minimal impact on gameplay and a feeling of repetitiveness.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The story in "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" is minimal, primarily consisting of dialogue between the protagonist and bosses, with players noting that the narrative lacks depth. While the gameplay features upgrades and progression mechanics that enhance the experience, many players express frustration with technical issues in two-player mode and the overall simplicity of the storyline. Despite these critiques, some users appreciate the added personality from the dialogues and find the main storyline enjoyable, particularly the protagonist's mission against space pirates.
- “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
38%
24%
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and challenging, featuring a variety of power-ups that encourage replayability. However, the upgrade system lacks meaningful impact, often serving only to assist less skilled players rather than enhancing the overall experience. While some weeks introduce new content that enriches gameplay, the core mechanics do not significantly evolve.
- “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
43%
14%
43%
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, making players want to linger on the main menu to enjoy the theme. 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.”
- “The music is decent.”
- “Speaking of sound, the music is lacking.”
- “I'm convinced the composer for this game is a musical deity of some sort, but the music doesn't fit the game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which effectively captures a retro feel, complemented by impressive interface design. Additionally, the audio work enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “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 good 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 modern polish and detail.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding in the game 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 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 impossible to progress.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”