Er-Spectro

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Er-Spectro is a single player action game. It was developed by TheDreik and was released on December 28, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.

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Single-Player

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic where players are tethered to an object, providing a different style of gameplay.
The upgrade system allows players to combine weapons from defeated bosses, which can be satisfying for some players.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game addictive and enjoyable for quick gameplay sessions.

The graphics are poorly designed and lack visual appeal, resembling a lazy attempt at pixel art.
The controls are obtuse and cannot be customized, making the game difficult to play for some users, especially those with different abilities.
The game lacks content and depth, with many players uninstalling it shortly after trying it, indicating a lack of interest.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in this game are widely criticized as some of the worst in recent memory, with many reviewers noting a lack of effort from the developers and a failure to provide basic customization options. Players find the visuals hard on the eyes and poorly executed, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic quality.
- “The graphics here are some of the worst, laziest attempts at video game 'art' I've ever seen.”
- “It's clear the developer didn't even try to produce any real graphics for the game and just phoned it in.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unique due to mechanics like being tethered to an object, while others criticize the controls as obtuse and the graphics as unappealing. Although the shooting mechanics are smooth, the overall experience is described as lacking depth and content, making it feel more suited for short play sessions rather than a lasting engagement.
- “It has a few notable mechanics, such as being tethered to an object, that help give it a unique style of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is quite strange: shooting and such is smooth (you can hold ctrl, space, etc. to continuously shoot), but you're tied to a badly-drawn rainbow ball (still have to figure out the meaning of it) and you'll move accordingly to the white line that links you to it.”
- “The gameplay is poorly executed, the controls are obtuse, and the graphics are hard on the eyes.”
- “The gameplay is quite strange: shooting is smooth (you can hold Ctrl, Space, etc. to continuously shoot), but you're tied to a poorly drawn rainbow ball and move according to the white line that links you to it.”
- “The gameplay is confusing and lacks clarity, making it difficult to fully engage with the mechanics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game features a repetitive 5-second MIDI track that plays continuously, accompanied by 8-bit sound effects that create a nostalgic atmosphere. While the sound design includes unique bullet sounds that ascend and descend a musical scale, the overall soundtrack may feel monotonous to some players.
- “The main menu presents us with the classic high score leaderboard, plus a small option/config button that allows you to choose between full screen or windowed mode, and the usual sound/music on and off.”
- “The sounds are really 8-bit like, but the soundtrack is a catchy MIDI track that plays consistently, while the bullets create different sounds as they move up and down a musical scale.”
- “The soundtrack is the same MIDI 5-second track played over and over, and the bullets make a different sound going up and down a musical scale.”
- “The sounds are really 8-bit like, but the repetitive nature of the soundtrack becomes tedious quickly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been met with indifference from players, indicating that it fails to engage or captivate their interest.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game lacking, often describing it as more frustrating than funny, and feel that it does not offer any real challenge. Overall, the comedic elements do not resonate well, leading to a disappointing experience.