Death Ray Manta SE

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Death Ray Manta SE is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by The Future Of Videogames and was released on September 17, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Death Ray Manta SE is a fast-paced arena shooter where you control a fish with a death ray in its head, aiming to get the highest score possible by destroying enemies and collecting space gems. The game features 32 levels of intense laser-filled action. Your objective is to navigate through increasingly challenging screens of mayhem and chaos while racking up points.

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Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews

music15 positive mentions

The game offers a pure arcade experience with fast-paced, chaotic gameplay that is both fun and addictive.
Visually stunning with vibrant colors and a great synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Each level is short and designed for quick play sessions, making it ideal for players looking for a quick gaming fix.

The overwhelming visual clutter and lack of clarity make it difficult to distinguish between enemies and the background, leading to frustrating gameplay.
There are no customization options, achievements, or meaningful progression systems, making the game feel shallow and repetitive.
The game lacks a proper menu or instructions, throwing players directly into the action without guidance, which can be disorienting.

music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrant retro synthwave soundtrack, which complements the colorful and chaotic visuals, creating an engaging arcade experience. While many players appreciate the energetic and nostalgic tunes, some note the repetitiveness of the tracks and express a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature despite some criticisms regarding its limited content.
- “Some recent reviews seem to misunderstand what this is - it's arcade fun in a very pure form: no hand-holding, just straight into the game with 1 life, no online features, eyeball-melting neon effects, and an awesome retro synthwave soundtrack.”
- “A simple but elegantly made little game that combines instinctive, compelling controls and movement with a dazzling neon aesthetic and a funky synth soundtrack.”
- “The music is great and you actually get to hear more of the track as you last longer; it's like a nice little treat for staying alive.”
- “The music is always the same as well.”
- “No options for screen resolution, or sound control, and the music is just horrific.”
- “Repetitive music, (as in one track).”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant, neon visuals that create a striking aesthetic, often described as both beautiful and chaotic. While many players appreciate the eye-catching design and accompanying synth soundtrack, some find the overwhelming visuals can hinder gameplay clarity, making it difficult to track action on screen. Overall, the graphics are a polarizing aspect, praised for their artistic style but criticized for their potential to distract from the gameplay experience.
- “Very bright, colorful neon graphics and great sound.”
- “Death Ray Manta has frantic, fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and stunningly beautiful visuals.”
- “The graphics are pure eye candy.”
- “The aesthetic is fine and all, but it's often actively difficult to see what's going on, and there are a bunch of mild annoyances like how you get two different screens between each level.”
- “Very solid twin-stick shooter mechanics, but the visuals are so chaotic it's hard to see what's happening on the screen.”
- “It's not a terrible game, but the graphics make it a literal pain to play, and there are so many better options on the market.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Death Ray Manta is characterized by its fast-paced, chaotic twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering a visually stunning yet overwhelming experience. While the game is praised for its tight controls and simplicity, players note a lack of depth, progression, and clear objectives, leading to a mix of frustration and enjoyment. The time-sensitive gem collection adds a unique twist, but the visual noise can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Fun fast-paced gameplay.”
- “Death Ray Manta has frantic, fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and stunningly beautiful visuals.”
- “This is a super challenging, but fun 2D twin-stick shooter with a crazy amount of neon and awesome music and gameplay.”
- “Before the game then rewards you with an onslaught of even more onscreen enemies, but no actual additions to give the gameplay any tactics or depth.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are all there (and are very solid), but there's no progression or goals whatsoever.”
- “It works, but the fact that there is a huge sign that comes up between levels and blocks most of the player's view, along with the ever-changing color scheme, kind of ruins any semblance of reasonable gameplay.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing; some find it lacking or unfunny, while others appreciate its light-hearted touches, such as enemies exploding into encouraging words and a vibrant soundtrack. Overall, the humor seems to resonate more with players in a relaxed state, suggesting it may appeal more to those in a playful mindset.
- “Controls are tight and the humor and style are awesome.”
- “And of course, there are humorous little touches - enemies exploding into words of encouragement, the gloriously synthy soundtrack - that keep things light-hearted even as you get to grips with things.”
- “Hahaha... that's not funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game's replayability has improved significantly, with many finding renewed enjoyment upon revisiting it with a fresh perspective. This suggests that the game offers enough engaging content to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “After playing it again with an open mind, I'm happy to say the game is in a much more playable state, and I found myself having quite a bit of fun with it.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, I keep coming back to explore new strategies and experiences.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the narrative, others criticize the lack of a clear plot or explanation, as the game quickly transitions into gameplay without sufficient context.
- “Also, bonus points for the story.”
- “Press the fire/accept button and you're swiftly launched into level 1 after a short level intro screen with no plot, story, or explanation of controls.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great on deck.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting technical issues that detract from the experience, particularly in comparison to the Google Play version. The challenges in gameplay, such as mapping controls and crashes, contribute to a sense of disappointment rather than engagement.