Death Ray Manta SE

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Death Ray Manta features vibrant, colorful visuals and a catchy synth soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, encouraging players to keep trying for higher scores despite its punishing difficulty.
The game captures the essence of classic arcade shooters with simple controls and a charming aesthetic, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers.

The game lacks depth and progression, with no upgrades or achievements, which may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
The overwhelming visual effects and chaotic gameplay can be disorienting, making it difficult for some players to enjoy.
Players may find the requirement to restart from the beginning after each death frustrating, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

music
13 mentions
62 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrant electro and synthwave soundtrack, which complements the colorful visuals and enhances the overall arcade experience. Players appreciate the uplifting and engaging audio, with many noting how the music evolves as they progress, creating a rewarding atmosphere. The combination of catchy tunes and immersive sound effects contributes significantly to the game's fun and nostalgic appeal.
- “The game is extremely colorful and eye-popping visually and has an electro 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 game is extremely colorful and eye-popping visually, but the loud soundtrack can be overwhelming.”
- “Some players will enjoy the '1980s themed' appearance, but the retrowave/synthwave/darkwave soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the music is intended to be uplifting, it often distracts from the gameplay and can become annoying.”
graphics
11 mentions
64 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and vibrant, colorful aesthetics, often described as "eye candy." Players appreciate the combination of a dazzling neon style with a compelling art direction, enhanced by a funky synth soundtrack. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some critiques regarding the lack of progression or goals.
- “Death Ray Manta has frantic, fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and stunningly beautiful visuals.”
- “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 graphics and gameplay are all there (and are very solid), but there's no progression or goals whatsoever.”
- “The graphics are pure eye candy.”
- “The graphics are crazy and colorful.”
gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Death Ray Manta features fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and striking visuals, offering a fun yet challenging experience. While its simplicity and short completion time are appealing, players may find the visual noise, lack of progression, and punishing mechanics frustrating. The time-sensitive gem collection adds a strategic twist, requiring players to balance aggression with caution amidst the chaotic environment.
- “Death Ray Manta has frantic, fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and stunningly beautiful visuals.”
- “I'm compelled to eventually beat this game due to its short completion time and enjoyably challenging yet kind of frustrating gameplay.”
- “I found this to be surprisingly fun for its simplicity, but you may be turned off by the visual noise, disregard for player options, punishing gameplay, or lack of content.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are all there (and are very solid), but there's no progression or goals whatsoever.”
- “The time-sensitivity of gem collecting puts a twist on the gameplay, since you can't just sit around and play defensively, but if you rush to collect a gem before it disappears, you'll expose yourself to colliding with enemies and projectiles--something that is relatively easy to do while navigating the neon chaos of colors and shapes in this game.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's humor and style, noting it as a standout feature, but some express disappointment over the perceived decline in the presence of humor compared to previous installments.
- “The controls are tight, and the humor and style are awesome.”
- “The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial narrative, as players are quickly thrust into gameplay with minimal introduction or explanation of the story and controls.
- “Press the fire/accept button and you're swiftly launched into level 1 after a short intro screen with no plot, story, or explanation of controls.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any meaningful character development, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
- “There are numerous plot holes that leave the player confused and frustrated, detracting from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, as users express frustration with its functionality, particularly in comparison to the Google Play version, which has its own limitations. This suggests that players may struggle to connect with the game on an emotional level due to these persistent gameplay challenges.