Dash x Survivors

About

"Dash x Survivors" is a roguelite hack n slash bullet hell game where you play as Alyssa, battling increasingly powerful waves of demonic robots. Defeating enemies earns you Additives, which provide upgrades that alter the game's look, feel, and music. Winning a run unlocks new Additives and permanent upgrades, while death allows you to spend components to improve your character permanently. The goal is to create a game-breaking combination to overcome greater challenges and unique bosses.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced, engaging combat with a variety of abilities and playstyles, making it highly addictive and fun.
Visually stunning with a unique art style and dynamic soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience.
The game offers a deep upgrade system and skill tree, allowing for significant customization and replayability.

Currently in early access, the game lacks some content and features, such as a traditional story and more character mechanics.
Some players have noted a need for menu improvements and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
While the combat is enjoyable, it may take a few runs to fully grasp the mechanics and strategies needed to succeed.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced hack-and-slash mechanics, enhanced by a dynamic color-changing system that alters music and visuals based on player actions, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the variety of power-ups and abilities that allow for personalized playstyles, though there are suggestions for future character diversity and skill trees to further enrich the gameplay. Overall, the combination of exciting combat, strategic decision-making, and stunning audio-visual design contributes to a highly engaging and addictive experience.
- “It's got juicy gameplay and a great variety of perks that let you craft your very own playstyle with every run.”
- “The gameplay is a whirlwind of excitement, with every moment filled with fast-paced combat and strategic decision-making.”
- “Gameplay: basically hack and slash but with more and more power-ups and abilities.”
- “Beautiful light and sound design that works very well with the fast-paced gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The game's music dynamically shifts in response to player actions, with slower, relaxing tunes accompanying defensive moves and more energetic tracks for attacks, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers praise the haunting melodies and adrenaline-pumping themes that complement the game's vibrant, cyberpunk aesthetic, noting that each color in the game corresponds to a unique soundtrack and playstyle. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that enriches the game's atmosphere and design.
- “Soundtracks: the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's tone, with haunting melodies and adrenaline-pumping battle themes.”
- “Tho it's quite underrated, the gameplay mechanics and art style are just fabulous, which follows its amazing soundtracks and different levels.”
- “The game has a color changing mechanic depending on the choice, which adds dynamics to what is happening, changing color and music depending on the direction of action of the ability. When using a defensive ability, the music changes to a slower and more relaxing tone, while an attacking ability triggers a more dynamic soundtrack.”
- “I also like the colorful, cyberpunk-style effects where each color has a matching soundtrack and playstyle (pink is my favorite so far).”
- “Music and art style - vibe”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique hyperpop psychedelic art style, which combines darker base colors with vibrant visuals, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers note that the stunning visuals complement the gameplay mechanics and soundtracks, making it a captivating experience that can keep players hooked for hours.
- “The visuals are cool, and graphically the game is so good. The art style is quite hyperpop psychedelic, and the concept of using darker colors as a base while everything else is colorful and vibrant is just amazing. I assure you this game is going to hook you for many hours.”
- “The gameplay mechanics and art style are fabulous, complemented by amazing soundtracks and different levels.”
- “The art style and visuals create a unique vibe that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for lacking a traditional narrative structure, which may leave some players wanting more in terms of story development.
- “However, it's worth noting that the game lacks a traditional story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, driven by its thrilling combat and extensive upgrade system, ensuring players remain engaged for hours.
- “With its heart-pounding combat, deep upgrade system, and endless replayability, it's a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours on end.”