Destroy Space Aliens

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Destroy Space Aliens is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Flying Fire, LLC and was released on November 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Challenge yourself and enter the castle of the Legendary Sir Frank Jones V to destroy invading space aliens! Slash, blast, and dash your way to victory in this retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique twist, starting as a linear platformer and later evolving into a full Metroidvania with interconnected exploration.
Challenging but rewarding gameplay that encourages learning enemy patterns and mastering combat without randomness.
Catchy retro-style music and imaginative 4-bit graphics that provide a nostalgic yet immersive experience.

Lack of a modern save system forces use of a tedious and overcomplicated password grid instead of convenient save or checkpoint features.
Clunky and slow controls with limited buttons, making some upgrades difficult to use and combat feels sluggish and frustrating, especially against projectile-heavy enemies.
Map system is inconvenient, with late or hard-to-find maps and no clear area distinction, causing confusion during exploration and backtracking.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the clear, imaginative pixel art and distinct scenarios, while others criticize graphic glitches, slow load times, and a lack of optimization. Overall, opinions vary from endearing simplicity to frustrating execution.
- “The developer did an excellent job making every scenario clearly distinct from the others, using a simple art style and a few tones of green.”
- “The graphics are also very well done.”
- “Awesome and imaginative 4-bit graphics.”
- “One final note about the graphics: I think they're kind of awful.”
- “Pixel art: 2/5 (graphic glitching!).”
- “The graphic design was endearing for about 60 seconds, then all the issues overwhelmed me.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a nostalgic platforming experience with some charm and an intriguing twist about an hour and a half in. However, it suffers from clunky controls, an overly complicated save system, and poor level design, making it potentially frustrating for some players. Overall, it provides moderate entertainment but has notable flaws.
- “There's a huge twist after some minutes (in my case around 1 hour and a half) of gameplay.”
- “While it's marred with various gameplay problems, mostly stemming from the developer's desire to emulate the classic titles of the past — such as the clunky controls that utilize way too few buttons, or the overcomplicated password system used for saving the game — it remains a charming little platformer that can provide some good entertainment over the course of 5-6 hours.”
- “It's important to be aware of some of the game mechanics because they might not appeal to some audiences.”
- “Gameplay: 2/5 (poor level design)”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for being nice and nostalgic, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users seem unsure or indifferent about it.
- “The music is quite nice and nostalgic.”
- “The music in the game is great as well.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is surprising and quirky, adding an unexpected and unique element to the game.
- “Yeah, there is a surprising and quirky story in there.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect is considered tedious, particularly due to the repetitive requirement of entering the password every time the game starts.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the game's stability for intentionally incorporating graphic glitches to achieve a retro aesthetic, which they find frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.