DEEP SPACE ANOMALY

About

Deep 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.

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Play Modes

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

+10

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

music17 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and hectic gameplay experience with a variety of enemies and upgradeable weapons.
The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
It's a cheap game that offers a decent amount of content and replayability for casual players.

The controls are clunky and can be confusing, leading to a disorienting gameplay experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and poor performance at higher resolutions.
Many players find the user interface and overall design to be amateurish and lacking clarity.

music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the catchy and high-quality electronic and techno soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users found the soundtrack to be repetitive and annoying, overshadowing other audio elements. Overall, while the music is often highlighted as a standout feature, opinions vary on its execution and impact on the game.
- “Besides the fiddly menu design, the visuals look great and together with the catchy music it gives the game a unique vibe.”
- “A fun shoot 'em up with a lot of customization options and a great soundtrack.”
- “Music is definitely the best part of Deep Space Anomaly.”
- “This is useless, the movement and interface is a joke, the soundtrack is annoying, little help, and who knows how to get these achievements really?”
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The gameplay is characterized as fast, snappy, and addictive, with a solid upgrade system that adds depth. While it can become hectic with multiple enemies on screen, players find the weapons satisfying and the overall experience enjoyable. Despite some minor issues, the gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and potential for future improvements.
- “The gameplay is very simple but extremely addictive.”
- “Gameplay is faster, and the upgrade system has a lot of depth to it.”
- “Unstoppable and crazy fast-paced gameplay.”
- “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 is that its gameplay feels very low quality at a steady pace.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and unique art style, contributing to an engaging atmosphere alongside the catchy soundtrack. However, some players recommend lowering the graphics settings to enhance gameplay clarity, as the high-quality visuals can be overwhelming. Overall, the visuals are described as decent to excellent, with no significant performance issues reported.
- “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.”
- “A tip for new players: I'm playing on low graphics settings chosen from the options.”
- “I recommend turning off high-quality graphics in the options if you want to understand what is happening on screen.”
- “- Ship graphics and effects are decent.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is considered decent, with users noting excellent technical performance and great playability, though some areas still require improvement.
- “It has excellent technical performance and great playability.”
- “Not too bad, but needs some optimization.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictability in plot twists, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
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Players find the game offers significant replayability through the exploration of various abilities and bonuses, encouraging experimentation with different combinations to enhance gameplay.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and strategies, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “The variety of character builds and choices ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
- “There's quite a bit of replayability in figuring out what abilities and bonuses work together.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely regarded as very funny, providing hours of entertainment that can keep players engaged for extended periods.
- “Really funny game; I can spend hours playing it, but I still need to sleep sometimes!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and full of laughs.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep me entertained.”