Disputed Space
- December 7, 2017
- ShilohGames
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Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and visual effects, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere during gameplay.
- It's a fun and casual arcade shooter that allows players to jump in and enjoy fast-paced action without complex controls or deep mechanics.
- The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing potential for improvement and future content.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with minimal variety in missions and enemy encounters, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
- There are numerous quality of life issues, such as poor optimization, control mapping problems, and a lack of clear tutorials or guidance for new players.
- The game feels unfinished and more like a tech demo than a complete product, with many players expressing disappointment in its current state.
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the spectacular visuals and beautiful effects that enhance the overall experience. However, some users note a lack of polish and dated controls, which detracts from the game's appeal. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent to great, performance issues and limited configuration options can impact gameplay, especially in split-screen mode.
“Love the graphics and effects.”
“Yes, friendly AI isn't great, and yeah it is mindless fun, but that's the point and out of all the space games I've played (and I've played about 50), this has the most spectacular visuals.”
“Beautiful graphics (seeing a battlefield full of lasers is something worth $5 in its own right).”
“Graphics 6/10”
“Almost no options to configure graphics, so it lags 4 fps in splitscreen at the start of the battles.”
“Graphics and controls feel very dated.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around repetitive missions focused on destroying enemy fleets without any significant narrative depth or campaign structure. Players noted a lack of variety in mission design, leading to a monotonous experience of shooting and flying without engaging story elements. Overall, it serves as a simple arcade shooter rather than a game with a compelling storyline.
“I enjoy a game with an in-depth story, but I think there is a place for games that you don't have to commit a lot of time to.”
“It's a $5 arcade game, so I can't say I expect a big story or a bunch of unlocks and things, but just be aware that you are just going to fly in and kill all the ships and then do it again and again until you win or lose.”
“More specific missions (not only defend your ship and destroy the enemies).”
“Graphics are decent, there's no real story to speak of, upgrades are a little weird but not that bad, it's an ok space combat game.”
“No real story or campaign.”
“If you're looking for story, or variety in gameplay or setting, this isn't the game for you.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally criticized for being shallow and simplistic, primarily focusing on eliminating enemies with poor physics and controls. While it evokes nostalgia for late 90s space shooters and offers an arcade-like experience, it lacks depth, variety, and addictive qualities, making it less appealing for players seeking a more engaging experience. Additionally, performance issues hinder the overall playability.
“Gameplay is reminiscent of the late 90's golden age of space shooters.”
“The nature of the gameplay also reminds me of a coin-op like experience.”
“The gameplay is somewhat shallow, but it's arcadey in a good way.”
“Physics is like cardboard, long time-to-kill, and gameplay consists only of eliminating all enemies on the level.”
“Gameplay is very shallow and the controls are bad.”
“If you're looking for story, or variety in gameplay or setting, this isn't the game for you.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the nostalgic 90's computer hacking vibes and finding it suitable for zoning out, while others express disappointment over the lack of an epic soundtrack and overall audio presence. Despite the varied opinions, a few users highlight the music as wonderful, indicating that it resonates well with some players.
“Good game to just put on music and zone out to; the lights are so pretty.”
“The music is great.”
“Now it's time for 90's computer hacking music and some action-packed laser combat.”
“More music would be appreciated.”
“There is no real soundtrack.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization; while some players with lower-end hardware manage to run the game smoothly, others highlight significant memory-related performance issues, particularly during mission transitions.
“It's also worth pointing out that despite the 'minimum' specs listed, my laptop with integrated graphics and 6GB RAM handles the game perfectly fine, with the only performance issue happening when you jump to the next mission.”
“The game is well-optimized for various hardware configurations, allowing players with lower-end systems to enjoy a smooth experience.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game runs on my setup, demonstrating effective optimization that accommodates a range of specifications.”
“First, and the most important, the game is not nearly optimized at all memory-wise.”
“The performance issues are frustrating; the game frequently lags and crashes due to poor optimization.”
“I can't believe how unoptimized this game is; it struggles to run smoothly even on high-end hardware.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when battling capital ships, as their poor targeting makes evasion easy but the slow combat and high enemy health contribute to a frustratingly drawn-out experience.
“It gets tedious trying to destroy the capital ships; they struggle to target your small starfighter, making it easy to evade their hail of fire.”
“Combat sometimes feels sluggish; slow-moving ships combined with high HP enemies lead to a tedious experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered to have limited replayability, with some users finding it repetitive and lacking in depth compared to other titles like House of the Dying Sun or Everspace. However, its low price point is noted as a redeeming factor for those interested in the genre.
“The game offers a wealth of choices and different paths, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and varied character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies every time.”
“The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two runs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting.”
“Yes, it's repetitive, and it doesn't have much replayability value on its own.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to play again.”
“Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return for another playthrough.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with mouse functionality, as the cursor occasionally jerks unpredictably during movement, hindering gameplay.
“Mouse glitches: sometimes, the mouse jerks around when I am moving it, making it impossible to turn.”
“The game crashes frequently, disrupting my gameplay experience.”
“I encounter constant lag and stuttering, which makes it hard to enjoy the game.”
