Crisis Wing
- September 18, 2020
- Pieslice Productions
- 8h median play time
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Reviews
- Crisis Wing features tight controls and satisfying gameplay, reminiscent of classic Toaplan shooters.
- The game boasts bright pixel graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a good challenge with various modes, including a boss rush and time attack, making it highly replayable.
- The game can feel overly difficult at times, with many enemy bullets making it hard to avoid damage.
- Boss design could be improved, as some players feel they lack the 'badass' factor.
- The power-up system requires collecting multiple capsules for upgrades, which can be frustrating and feels unnecessary.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its tight controls, satisfying mechanics, and creative level designs, making it enjoyable for players. While the shoot'em up elements are solid and the boss mechanics are highlighted as a standout feature, some reviewers feel the game could benefit from more varied enemy designs and additional scoring mechanics. Overall, it offers a fun and accessible arcade experience, though some players desire more depth and replayability options.
“The controls are tight and responsive, the gameplay is satisfying, and the level designs are creative and unique.”
“It's a great looking shoot'em up with fitting sound effects and solid shoot'em up gameplay.”
“Crisis Wing features 7 stages at around 40 minutes total, with 3 shot types, a cool looking screen clearing bomb, and a simple medal scoring mechanic that's also a homage to another classic of the genre.”
“Seems like another indie letdown that is more worried about presentation than gameplay.”
“Many of the large enemies are just sort of non-descript lumps of guns; I hope there would be a little more 'mechanical design' in a future project.”
“Very standard gameplay with no cool scoring mechanics or anything; it could use more varied scenarios and lacks online leaderboards.”
- music28 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fitting and enjoyable soundtrack, often described as "pure FM goodness" that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers note that there aren't standout tracks, the solid sound design and special effects for bosses contribute positively to gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its pixel art and fluid controls.
“The soundtrack is pure FM goodness and the first few levels just felt right.”
“Crisis Wing is a standard shooter experience, great music, great sound effects, great pixel art, and great for playing short and long sessions.”
“Buy just for the soundtrack, the fact the game is also great is a bonus.”
“The music is solid, fits the game, but it's nothing spectacular; there isn't a standout track.”
“The music is fitting.”
“I was immediately enamored with its style, artwork, unique color palette, and music.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a nostalgic homage to 90's arcade shooters, featuring bright pixel art and a unique color palette that captures the intended aesthetic well. However, some players noted that the level designs rely heavily on repeated assets, with only a few levels showcasing more interesting artwork and effects. Overall, while the graphics effectively evoke the classic style, they may lack the depth and variety expected from modern titles.
“A loving tribute to the golden era shooter Truxton (and the ilk), right down to the graphic style.”
“I was immediately enamored with its style, artwork, unique color palette, and music.”
“The level graphics are just looped repeated assets, and that disappointed me a bit, because only the last couple of levels have some interesting artwork and effects.”
“This game is clearly crafted around the design and aesthetics of old Toaplan games like Truxton, Truxton II, and V-V/Grindstormer but plays a bit differently than those with a more streamlined and simplified approach.”
“The graphics capture the style the developer was going for perfectly.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the replayability of the game appealing, particularly due to the challenge of achieving a "1cc" (one credit clear), which encourages repeated playthroughs to improve skills and mastery.
“Replayability: Going for a 1CC (one credit clear) is a great challenge.”
“Replayability: The game offers multiple paths and endings, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“Replayability: The variety of character builds encourages you to try different strategies each time.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly with no stability issues, featuring an impressive soundtrack and beautiful art style. However, some users feel it falls short in depth and fundamental gameplay elements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is reminiscent of classic vertical shoot 'em ups, evoking nostalgia for the pre-bullet hell era seen in titles like Layer Section, Truxton, and Alpha Mission II. This connection to retro gaming enhances the overall experience for fans of the genre.
