DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
- June 24, 2019
- DRM GMZ
Get on SteamDeep Space Anomaly is a single-player sci-fi survival game set in a procedurally generated universe. Players must mine asteroids, manage their spaceship, and fight off alien threats to explore the mysterious anomaly. With a focus on crafting, exploration, and strategy, players must balance resource management and combat to survive.
PC
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a fun and hectic space shooter experience with a variety of enemies and upgrade options.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- It's a cheap game that offers hours of entertainment, especially for fans of the genre.
- The controls are clunky and disorienting, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the gameplay.
- The game suffers from poor production values, with a confusing user interface and lack of clear instructions.
- Many players experienced crashes and technical issues, particularly at higher resolutions.
- music40 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many reviewers highlighting its high-quality electronic tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While some found the constant soundtrack to be overwhelming at times, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature, contributing to the game's unique vibe and enjoyment. Additionally, the soundtrack is available as free DLC, further adding to its appeal.
“Besides the fiddly menu design, the visuals look great and together with the catchy music it gives the game a unique vibe.”
“Excellent shoot 'em up with cool art style and amazing music.”
“Music theme fits so well with the gameplay.”
“Audio: there is a blaring (and very quickly annoying) soundtrack that plays constantly.”
“In fact, the only time the soundtrack stops is when your ship is low on health and about to be destroyed.”
“There are little pew pew sounds when you fire your weapons, but those sounds feel very weak and they get drowned out by the soundtrack anyway.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fast and snappy, with a satisfying upgrade system that appeals to players who enjoy depth in mechanics. However, it can become convoluted during intense moments with multiple enemies on screen, leading to a hectic experience. Overall, the gameplay is solid and well-integrated with the music, suggesting a promising future for the game.
“Gameplay is faster, and the upgrade system has a lot of depth to it.”
“Gameplay is a bit hectic, but the weapons are surprisingly satisfying!”
“Sure, I don't have a lot of time played, but if the gameplay isn't enjoyable to begin with, I'm not going to stick around to wait and see if it gets better.”
“The gameplay feels fast and snappy, but it can get a bit convoluted when many enemies are on screen.”
“One mistake the game has, and here it is at its gameplay at a very low price at the steady.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their great visuals and unique art style, which complement the catchy music and enhance the game's vibe. However, some players recommend lowering the graphics settings to better understand the gameplay, as the high-quality visuals can be overwhelming. Overall, the combination of visuals and music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Besides the fiddly menu design, the visuals look great and together with the catchy music it gives the game a unique vibe.”
“Excellent shoot 'em up with a cool art style and amazing music.”
“The music is awesome and so are the visuals.”
“I recommend turning off high-quality graphics in the options if you want to understand what is happening on screen.”
“I'm playing on low graphics settings chosen from the options.”
“It dials the amount of crazy visuals down for me and makes the game a lot easier to get into.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is considered decent, with users noting excellent technical performance and great playability. However, there are still areas that require improvement for a more polished experience.
“It has excellent technical performance and great playability.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and character development, while others find it lacking in originality and coherence. Overall, the narrative is seen as a significant element that enhances the gameplay experience, though it may not resonate with all players.
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find significant replayability in experimenting with different combinations of abilities and bonuses, allowing for varied strategies and gameplay experiences.
“There's quite a bit of replayability in figuring out what abilities and bonuses work together.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently funny and engaging enough to spend hours playing.
“Really funny game, can spend hours in it but need to sleep some.”
