Deep Space Shooter
- November 15, 2018
- Altair Game
Get on Steam"Deep Space Shooter" is a vertical scroll-shooter game set in deep space, where you must investigate a distress signal from a automated station and fight off overwhelming forces of an unknown enemy. The game features 24 original levels, eight-bit music, and 12 bosses, as well as an endless level mode with tough enemies. Your mission: survive and defeat the enemy, or face defeat.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Deep Space Shooter offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 1980s arcade shooters, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
- The game features an infinite mode and a variety of enemies and bosses, providing a fun yet challenging gameplay experience.
- It's a budget-friendly option for casual gamers looking for a quick time killer in the shoot 'em up genre.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, including a lack of resolution options and a clunky control scheme.
- Players are restricted to five horizontal lanes, which limits movement and detracts from the fast-paced nature typical of the genre.
- There is no score tracking or user interface to indicate health or weapon status, making gameplay feel incomplete and frustrating.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, lacking modern enhancements or customization options, which results in a low-quality visual experience. Players have no ability to adjust resolution or improve the simplistic graphics, reinforcing the nostalgic yet limited aesthetic.
“The graphics are simple, reminiscent of classic retro styles.”
“The choice to use retro pixel art gives the game a nostalgic feel.”
“The visuals capture a unique charm that pays homage to older gaming aesthetics.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There is no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks engagement, with players expressing disinterest overall. However, the story mode features 12 significant boss battles, and later stages can become chaotic, especially in endless mode.
“In story mode, there are 12 big bosses to fight too.”
“The story's later stages and in the endless mode can get crowded if you're not careful.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“In 'Deep Space Shooter', there's not much story to speak of.”
“In the story mode, there are 12 big bosses to fight too.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish in the control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the handling and responsiveness are inadequate, suggesting insufficient gameplay testing by the developer.
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is frequently associated with the creation of low-quality, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items.”
“It seems like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that it complements the gameplay effectively. Some reviews highlight memorable tracks that resonate with players long after their gaming sessions. However, a few users feel that certain pieces can become repetitive over time.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, enhancing the emotional depth of the gameplay experience.”
“The variety of music styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making every moment feel unique.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the contrasting movement mechanics of the ship, which glides smoothly up and down while executing abrupt, jumpy side-to-side maneuvers, creating a comically disjointed experience.
“What's funny is that the ship moves up and down smoothly and continuously, but sideways in distinct, jumpy, fast maneuvers. In total, there are five distinct 'lanes' like this.”
“The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that keep you chuckling throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters have such exaggerated personalities; their antics always make me laugh out loud!”
