Devader
- September 2, 2019
- Falkenbrew
Get on Steam"Devader is a shooter game with intense twin-stick action, offering a local co-op multiplayer mode for up to 2 players. With over 100 waves of challenging enemies, powerful weapons, and tailored upgrade paths, players can strategize to protect the core and unlock various endings. Experience superior graphics, phenomenal music, and an online leaderboard across four difficulty levels."
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Reviews
- Devader offers a unique blend of strategy and bullet hell mechanics, providing a challenging and engaging experience with a variety of upgrades and abilities.
- The game features visually interesting graphics and bizarre enemy designs, making each encounter feel fresh and exciting.
- Responsive controls and a well-structured tutorial help players quickly grasp the gameplay mechanics, allowing for a smooth learning curve.
- The game can become visually overwhelming at times, making it difficult to track important HUD elements and enemy attacks.
- Some players have reported crashes on specific operating systems, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- While the gameplay is intense and fun, the overall replayability may be limited for some players after completing the initial content.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its demanding mechanics and fast-paced shooting, offering a satisfying experience with a variety of unique enemies and engaging boss battles. Players appreciate the depth and addictive nature of the twin-stick shooter format, enhanced by solid sound design and a fitting soundtrack. While the core mechanics are straightforward, mastering them presents a challenge, making for a rewarding gameplay experience.
“Satisfying gameplay, lots of cool bosses, plenty of upgrades to mess around with.”
“It's insanely addicting and hypnotic gameplay that will have you playing again and again!”
“Core gameplay: lots of shooting.”
“As solid as the gameplay mechanics are, though, it’s the enemies that are the real highlight of Devader.”
“Gameplay-wise it's simple but hard to master; it's fast-paced and there's depth to it.”
- music12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its powerful and exciting soundtrack that enhances gameplay, while others find it merely adequate and lacking in variety. Some players enjoy the combination of the in-game music with their own playlists, indicating that the soundtrack can complement the experience. Overall, while the music is generally considered good and fitting for the game's atmosphere, opinions vary on its standout quality.
“Fantastic soundtrack.”
“Powerful sounds and good soundtrack make the gameplay and combat exciting.”
“Devader is a lot of fun and the music is top notch!”
“There are waves and at the end there's a bad guy (or maybe it's a girl, who knows) and fast-paced music, although I'd love some more variety on that.”
“The music also fits the gameplay really well; when playing, it's like entering another trippy dimension.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their detail and creativity, particularly in boss creature designs and battlefield effects that personalize the environment over time. While the visuals are sharp and well-executed, some users noted that the menu system could benefit from a redesign. Overall, the combination of 2D sprites and 3D elements, along with a thoughtful color scheme, enhances gameplay by making important indicators easy to identify.
“The graphics are detailed and sharp.”
“The graphics are, in my opinion, really nice, with just about every enemy kill and most powerful weapon firings leaving a scar on the landscape that accumulates over time, making each battlefield very personalized as the game progresses. Everything has the required amount of visual pizazz, and a nicely well thought out color scheme prevents you from losing sight of which bullets are yours and which should be avoided - always a problem in this sort of game.”
“The art style and graphics are beautiful, with gorgeous 2D sprites mixed with 3D elements.”
“The visuals have been toned down where they need to, and amplified in other areas - which is really helpful for things like timers, indicators, power-ups, etc. - it's actually really easy to scan the battlefield for what you need.”
“Graphics are of the small but detailed type and there are quite a few options to fool around with, and the story artwork of the 60s is quite nice. Yep, there's a story in an arcade game... who could've known.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is noted for its engaging 60s artwork, adding a unique charm to the arcade experience. However, technical issues, particularly frequent crashes on macOS, hinder players' ability to progress through the narrative. Overall, while the story has potential, the gameplay experience is significantly affected by these performance problems.
“The story artwork of the 60s is quite nice. Yep, there's a story in an arcade game... who could've known.”
“The narrative is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay, making each mission feel meaningful.”
“The character development throughout the story is impressive, allowing players to connect with the protagonists on a personal level.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Replayability varies significantly among players; while some find the game engaging and enjoy the changing levels based on performance, others feel that the fun diminishes after completing a round, leading to lower overall replay value.
“The game offers great replay value; depending on your performance, the levels are subject to change.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, featuring responsive controls and stable performance with a smooth, unlocked framerate. Additionally, the levels adapt based on player performance, enhancing replay value.
“Controls are responsive and precise; performance is rock solid with a smooth, unlocked framerate.”
“The game offers great replay value; depending on your performance, the levels are subject to change.”
