Diadra Empty
- July 21, 2015
- Rockin' Android
- 150h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- Incredibly fun and addicting gameplay with high replay value and a beautiful soundtrack.
- Unique mechanics that set it apart from traditional bullet hell games, allowing for various playstyles and strategies.
- The game features a large playing area and a variety of unlockable weapons and upgrades, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with achievements and controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- Lack of fullscreen mode and limited resolution options make it difficult to appreciate the graphics on larger screens.
- The steep learning curve and complex mechanics may overwhelm new players, making it hard to enjoy the game initially.
- music16 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its memorable and catchy quality, 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 is a significant highlight, contributing to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“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.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the sound quality is decent, the overall selection of tracks is uninspired and forgettable.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some users praising its complexity and innovative mechanics, such as a unique dodge system and extensive customization options for movement and shooting. While the bullet patterns are interesting and the in-game manual aids in mastering the mechanics, others criticize the controls and overall execution, citing issues like overlapping UI elements and bugs that, while not game-breaking, detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as its strongest aspect, offering a blend of challenge and customization for players.
“Incredibly fun and addicting gameplay.”
“Undeniably, its strongest point is the gameplay.”
“There are lots of customizations available through progression, from shoot types to evasive maneuvers, where you can combine them to fit your gameplay style or try something new.”
“Another generic bullet hell game with garbage controls, nonsensical gameplay, poor graphics, and a weak story. Additionally, there are overlapping UI and graphics elements, with controls clashing between character actions and menu navigation.”
“There are a few bugs here and there (the results screen displaying incorrectly is one of them), but none of them affect the gameplay so far.”
“Compared to other offerings in the genre, the gameplay is immensely complex.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the original art style and dazzling effects, others criticize the small sprites, lack of detail, and resolution support. Additionally, issues with overlapping UI elements detract from the overall visual experience. Overall, the graphics may not impress at first glance, but they have redeeming qualities that some players find enjoyable.
“The graphics may not be much to look at at first glance, but it makes up for it in dazzling effects and visuals.”
“Beautiful and fun game, nice original graphics and sound.”
“Art style is enjoyable.”
“Another generic bullet hell game with garbage controls, nonsense gameplay, poor graphics, and a convoluted story. Additionally, there are overlapping UI and graphics elements, with controls clashing between character actions and menu navigation.”
“+ Sprites are small and lack micro-detailing, and the lack of resolution support negatively affects the visuals.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story centers on Nyalra's quest to find her sister while riding her dragon, Minimi, but this narrative is often overlooked due to poor presentation and minimal in-game context. Critics note that the story is generic and lacks depth, with some suggesting that the focus on gameplay detracts from any meaningful storytelling. Additionally, the small font and brief display of text make it difficult for players to engage with the narrative.
“The story is about a girl, Nyalra, who sets out to find her sister while riding atop her dragon, Minimi.”
“On top of that, Diadra boasts some nice relaxing music, mostly somber piano scores or upbeat electronica.”
“You embark on an incredible quest to save your sister, Minimi.”
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits a very high replay value, with many players highlighting its extensive content and opportunities for exploration. However, some users note that replayability may be limited primarily to unlocking additional features rather than offering significantly different experiences.
“Very high replay value.”
“Huge replay value.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs, particularly affecting achievements, which can hinder players from completing the game fully. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the Steam version is noted to have significant stability issues.
“Very buggy achievements, breaking multiple of them and preventing 100% completion.”
“Great game, but the Steam version is too buggy!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere 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.”
