Devastator
- September 10, 2015
- Radiangames
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Get on Apple Store"Devastator" is a retro-inspired arcade twin-stick shooter where you, the Devastator, must eradicate 15 types of viruses in 3 unique modes: Quadrants, Sectors, and Cycles. The game offers variety through wave layouts, enemy virus types, and power-ups, with the objective being to take back control of the System in intense and satisfying gameplay. Fight off randomized viruses in Quadrants, unique waves in Sectors, and semi-randomized spawning viruses in Cycles.
Reviews
- Devastator is a stylish, fast twin-stick shooter with great visuals and a rewarding scoring system that encourages risk-taking.
- The game offers a variety of modes and mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- It has a strong online leaderboard system that adds to the competitive nature of the game, appealing to players who enjoy score attack challenges.
- The game suffers from visual clarity issues, including flickering effects and a blinding UI, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of joypad support, which is a significant drawback for a twin-stick shooter.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre like Geometry Wars.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun, mechanics-focused design, showcasing a unique evolution of the genre with impressive mechanics. Coupled with great visuals and a strong soundtrack, it offers an engaging experience reminiscent of fast-paced twin-stick shooters like Geometry Wars, all at an affordable price.
“Radiangames makes a lot of smaller, mechanics-focused titles that are just plain fun, and that shines through here.”
“It brings great visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, but also a gameplay formula of its own that I think is a great evolution for the genre.”
“It's honestly pretty impressive how many interesting mechanics are present in this game, and given that it's priced so low, I'd definitely give it a shot if you like games like Geometry Wars and other fast-paced twin-stick shooters.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive visuals and soundtrack, contributing to an overall engaging experience. Players note that the game looks and performs exceptionally well, especially on high refresh rate monitors, marking a significant evolution in its visual presentation.
“It brings great visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, along with a gameplay formula that I think is a significant evolution for the genre.”
“It has nice visuals, and with a high refresh rate monitor, the game looks and plays amazingly.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for complementing the impressive visuals and enhancing the overall experience, contributing to a notable evolution in the gameplay formula.
“The music enhances the overall experience, perfectly complementing the stunning visuals and innovative gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is a fantastic blend of genres that keeps the energy high and the gameplay engaging.”
“The combination of great visuals and an immersive soundtrack creates a captivating atmosphere that elevates the entire game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the pink bomb pickup not only enhances gameplay by providing a strategic advantage but also temporarily freezes certain enemies, adding an extra layer of tactical planning to its use.
