Deep Space Dash
- July 6, 2016
- Delusional Games
Deep Space Dash 2.0 is a challenging infinite runner game set in a futuristic space environment, where you play as a convict in an intergalactic high-security prison. The game features 1st/3rd person camera views, transformation tiles to destroy blockers, fuel instead of time, a shield mechanic, and achievements. The 2.0 update introduced significant changes to the complete game and a new environment.
Reviews
- The game has a unique and visually appealing art style that some players find attractive.
- It can be addictive and fun for those who enjoy fast-paced endless runner games.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made some improvements to the game.
- The gameplay is plagued by excessive screen shake and poor controls, making it frustrating and difficult to play.
- Many players report bugs and unresponsive mechanics, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- The game lacks polish, with broken achievements and a confusing user interface.
- graphics9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as reminiscent of early DirectX 9 titles, characterized by dark visuals and excessive bloom effects. While some find the unique style intriguing, the overall execution is criticized for being chaotic and visually overwhelming, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Despite a few positive remarks about the visuals, the consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the game's enjoyment.
“The graphics are very nice, but the gameplay is just very unpolished.”
“What really got my attention to play this god-awful game was the graphics (which is pretty unique), but when it came to loading the game and actually playing it, it was literally a blob of colors.”
“The deep space dash resembles games like F-Zero and Wipeout, but its limited life per run, tremendous amount of death items, DirectX 9-like graphics (too dark and full of blooming lights), and ridiculous amount of camera shake makes it mostly irritating.”
“The graphics are much like early DirectX 9 games (not the C version of the API), nothing special.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unpolished and simplistic, with significant issues such as lag and frustrating RNG mechanics that can lead to inconsistent experiences. While the graphics are appreciated, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a low satisfaction rating.
“The gameplay is fine to a point: it's simple.”
“The gameplay is a mobile-game endless runner, except it lags hard, and the RNG can either kill you out of spawn, or never kill you at all.”
“Gameplay is a mobile-game endless runner, except it lags hard, and the RNG can either kill you out of spawn, or never kill you at all.”
“Like to increase playtime, but the mechanics really turn my mood off.”
“The graphics are very nice (even though the menu is awful), but the gameplay is just very unpolished.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music has received negative feedback, with users finding it annoying and suggesting that a better soundtrack is needed. Additionally, there is no option to turn off the music, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The music is really stupid, yet there's no way to turn it off.”
“I would suggest a better soundtrack.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized as it is described as a "buggy mess" that fails to function properly.
“Buggy mess, doesn't really work.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the emotional impact of the game is heightened by intense physical feedback, such as massive shakes when interacting with death-related items, which effectively immerses them in the gravity of the narrative.
“The massive shakes when touching the death items.”
“The emotional weight of the story left me in tears.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game requires further optimization, as players feel that the visual effects can be overwhelming and detract from the overall experience.
“It needs some optimization, and the effects are a bit too much most of the time.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I found the optimization lacking; loading times are excessively long and hinder the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”