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Diadra Empty

67%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
story, stability
67% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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In "Diadra Empty," a free-roaming shoot-'em-up game, play as Nyalra with her dragon Minimi, on a mission to find Nyalra's missing sister amidst vast fantasy environments. Engage in battles against countless enemies and bosses, with stunning 2D visuals and an RPG upgrade system. Roam through six open-arena stages, customize your gaming experience, and unlock additional stages.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
music30 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Incredibly fun and addicting gameplay with high replay value.
  • Beautiful soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience.
  • Unique mechanics and a free-roaming area set it apart from typical bullet hell games.
  • Numerous bugs and issues, particularly with achievements and controls, detract from the experience.
  • Lack of fullscreen mode and limited resolution options make it less accessible on modern displays.
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics may overwhelm new players.
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being memorable and catchy, with a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some tracks are considered exceptional, others are viewed as less fitting to the game's ambiance. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.

    • “A beautiful side-scrolling shoot-em-up with a gorgeous soundtrack, with numerous unlockable weapon and option configurations.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredible, and the entire reason I became interested in the game.”
    • “Great game, with an absolutely wonderful soundtrack.”
    • “Most if not all of the soundtrack, while being expertly picked, consists of freebies from sites like SoundCloud.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this bullet hell game is noted for its complexity and innovative mechanics, including a unique dodge feature that provides invincibility frames and extensive customization options for movement and shooting. While some users criticize the controls and graphics, many agree that the gameplay is engaging and addictive, with interesting bullet patterns and a solid in-game manual to assist players. Despite minor bugs, the gameplay experience remains largely unaffected, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “Incredibly fun and addicting gameplay.”
    • “Undeniably, its strongest point is the gameplay.”
    • “Another generic bullet hell game with poor controls, nonsensical gameplay, subpar graphics, and a weak story. Additionally, there are overlapping UI and graphics elements, with controls clashing between character and menu interactions.”
    • “Compared to other offerings in the genre, the gameplay is immensely complex.”
    • “There are a few bugs here and there (results screen displaying incorrectly is one of them), but none of them affect the gameplay so far.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as generic and lacking detail, particularly in sprite resolution and UI design. However, others appreciate the art style and find the dazzling effects and visuals to be a highlight, suggesting that the graphics can be more impressive when viewed in a larger format. Overall, while there are notable flaws, the game also features enjoyable artistic elements.

    • “Beautiful and fun game, nice original graphics and sound.”
    • “And playing the game in a small window isn't the best way to appreciate the cool graphics it has.”
    • “Art style is enjoyable.”
    • “Another generic bullet hell game with garbage controls, nonsense gameplay, poor graphics, a weak story, and, as a bonus, overlapping UI and graphics elements, with controls overlapping on both the character controls and the menu controls at once.”
    • “Sprites are small and lack micro-detailing, and the lack of resolution support negatively affects the visuals.”
    • “The graphics may not be much to look at at first glance, but it makes up for it in dazzling effects and visuals.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story centers on Nyalra, who embarks on a quest to find her sister while riding her dragon, Minimi; however, this narrative is often overlooked due to its minimal presentation and small font size. Many players feel that the story is generic and serves merely as a backdrop for the gameplay, which prioritizes action over narrative depth. Overall, the storytelling is criticized for being poorly integrated and difficult to engage with.

    • “The story is about a girl, Nyalra, who sets out to find her sister whilst riding atop her dragon, Minimi.”
    • “You embark on an incredible quest to save your sister, Minimi.”
    • “Diadra boasts some nice relaxing music, mostly somber piano scores or upbeat electronica.”
    • “The story is about a girl, Nyalra, who sets out to find her sister whilst riding atop her dragon, Minimi, though you wouldn't really get that unless you looked at the store page or manual.”
    • “I have to get up close to the screen to read the story text, which is displayed on the screen very briefly.”
    • “This is another shmup, and you know what that means; all of the plot is removed so there's room for more bullets.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is noted for its very high replay value, with many players highlighting the enjoyment of returning to unlock additional content. However, some users feel that the replayability is limited primarily to unlocking features rather than offering diverse gameplay experiences.

    • “Very high replay value.”
    • “Huge replay value.”
    • “There's a lot of replay value in trying to unlock everything.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs, particularly affecting achievements, which can hinder players from achieving 100% completion. Users have noted that the Steam version is especially problematic, detracting from an otherwise great gaming experience.

    • “Very buggy achievements, breaking multiple of them and preventing 100%.”
    • “Great game, but the Steam version is too buggy!”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have poor optimization, with multiple users expressing dissatisfaction regarding its performance.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack that seamlessly integrates with the overall experience, contributing positively to the immersive environment.

    • “The soundtrack is also pretty good and it blends in with the game's atmosphere.”

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150h Median play time
150h Average play time
150-150h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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