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Dezatopia

Dezatopia is a spectacle that gets more impressive the better it’s played. With the most satisfying-to-use weapons this side of DOOM and a seemingly endless variety of enemies to use them on, there aren’t many stronger cases to be made for the return of the 2D scrolling shooter.
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82%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization
100% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

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About Dezatopia

Dezatopia is a single player arcade shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by HEY and was released on January 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A horizontal shooter in which the player controls a four-way shooting ship in a world dynamically changing its difficulty to match the player's skill level.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
music14 positive mentions
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  • Dezatopia offers a unique and forgiving gameplay experience, allowing players to enjoy the game without the usual frustrations of wall collisions and instant deaths.
  • The game features a vibrant art style, dynamic music, and a variety of stages and bosses, making it visually and audibly appealing.
  • With its deep scoring system and multiple routes, Dezatopia provides a wealth of content and replayability, catering to both casual players and those seeking a challenge.
  • Some players may find the tutorial lacking, which could make it difficult for newcomers to fully grasp the game's mechanics.
  • The hitbox placement can be confusing, as it is not always aligned with the ship's center of gravity, potentially leading to frustrating moments.
  • The shop system and some secret pickups can feel random or inconsistent, which might detract from the overall experience for some players.

  • music

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its unique and vibrant FM synth compositions, reminiscent of classic Mega Drive sounds, which enhance the overall chaotic gameplay experience. Players appreciate the smooth soundtrack and the ability to unlock additional music and sound effects, adding depth to the game's charm. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the impressive pixel art and fluid controls.

    • “The art and character designs are so vibrant and unique, the music slaps, and the gameplay is chaotic as all hell.”
    • “Unique, challenging, lots of content, great music.”
    • “The sound chip sounds like Mega Drive games - not exactly, that sound chip is YM2612, but still - yet the style created a truly unique pack of music and sounds out of this chip.”
    • “All the music and sound effects are made with iym2151.”
    • “The soundchip sounds like Mega Drive games - not exactly, that sound chip is ym2612, but still - yet hey's style created a truly unique pack of music and sounds out of this chip.”
    • “Previously released only in Japan in physical format as 'momoiro underground', the dev changed to a different publisher, remade the entire OST (the previous OST was made by someone else), and got it translated to English and released as Dezatopia on Steam and, soon, Switch.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by chaotic yet dynamic 4-way shooting mechanics, featuring four unique weapons corresponding to the cardinal directions, each with distinct functionalities like charge attacks and toggling options. The integration of a shop system and various routes enhances the experience, allowing for strategic weapon switching and item utilization. Overall, while the gameplay may appeal to specific tastes, it offers a vibrant and engaging experience that encourages experimentation.

    • “The gameplay is still the same fantastic 4-way shooting but with a more refined overall system in terms of ship speed and utilization of hidden items.”
    • “It is really a matter of taste if you will like this sort of gameplay or not, but I encourage everyone to try.”
    • “The 2 defining aspects of this game are certainly the 4 weapons your ship has, and the shop mechanic.”
    • “You have one unique weapon for each of the 4 cardinal directions, with accompanying mechanics such as one that defines whether you have to hold the button for each weapon or you just toggle them, 'charge attacks' for each weapon that are charged while the weapon is retracted, and particularly how some pickups only come to you if you have no weapons activated, making you switch back and forth between weapons and modes, giving way to dynamic and fun gameplay.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game's pixel graphics are praised for their originality and charm, contributing significantly to its overall appeal. Players appreciate the unique art style and the ability to unlock additional content, such as artwork and stories, though some may find the anthropomorphic character designs less appealing. Overall, the graphics enhance the experience, making it stand out in the side-scrolling shooter genre.

    • “The pixel graphics are amazing and very original, and the music is fantastic.”
    • “At first, I thought it was just another tough side-scrolling shooter with amazing music, but the art style sealed the deal for me.”
    • “This really gives it a unique charm - it is possible to unlock artwork, short stories, character descriptions, and music by discovering secrets in the game itself, which are quite delightful.”
    • “Some might not like the aesthetic or anthropomorphic designs of the enemy characters, I reckon though.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Reviewers highlight the game's emotional depth, emphasizing the significant effort and passion invested in its creation. The mechanics, such as forgiving checkpoints and health systems, enhance the player's experience, allowing for a more engaging and heartfelt journey.

    • “So much soul and sweat and hard work put into this effort... emotional.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    While the reviews highlight the vibrant and unique art and character designs, they do not provide specific insights into character development itself. Overall, the focus seems to be more on the visual and auditory experience rather than the depth or growth of the characters.

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's story is conveyed through character dialogues and is complemented by a variety of unlockables, including music, illustrations, and a bestiary, which enhance the narrative experience.

    • “It also has a menu where you can check a bunch of unlockables, including dialogues between characters which are used to tell the story, music, illustrations, a bestiary, etc.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to a lack of advertising efforts prior to its release, which has affected its visibility and popularity. Users express concern for the developer's situation, indicating that better marketing could have improved the game's financial success.

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is praised for its attention to detail, allowing players to track their performance through various subtle metrics. This feature enhances the overall gameplay experience by providing valuable insights into player progress.

    • “There are many subtle details in the game to track your performance in various ways.”
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81%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Dezatopia is a arcade shooter game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Dezatopia include indie, pixel graphics, retro and top-down.

Dezatopia is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Dezatopia.

Dezatopia was released on January 23, 2020.

Dezatopia was developed by HEY.

Dezatopia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dezatopia for its music but disliked it for its character development.

Dezatopia is a single player game.

Similar games include Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo, Angel at Dusk, DRAINUS, BLUE REVOLVER, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines and others.