Everyday Shooter
- May 8, 2008
- Queasy Games
Get on SteamEveryday Shooter is a rhythm-based shooter game where players shoot to the beat of an all-guitar soundtrack. Each level features its own unique musical style, graphics, and gameplay, with enemies and objects that emit musical notes when destroyed. Earn points to unlock extra lives, shuffle mode, and visual filters.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
PSP
Reviews
- Every level features unique mechanics and diverse enemy formations, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The dynamic soundtrack, composed entirely of guitar music, enhances the experience and adapts to player actions, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
- The game's striking abstract visuals and challenging gameplay provide a rewarding experience, making it a memorable indie gem.
- The scoring system can be frustrating, as collecting points is made difficult by a tiny hitbox and weak magnetism.
- With only eight levels and a fixed length, the limited content may leave players feeling like they need to replay levels excessively to unlock everything.
- The controls can feel imprecise, especially when using a keyboard, which may detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- music136 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its dynamic and engaging nature, with a unique focus on guitar-driven soundtracks that adapt to player actions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the memorable and catchy compositions, which contribute significantly to the game's identity and atmosphere, making it a standout feature. The combination of innovative gameplay mechanics and a captivating musical score creates a mesmerizing and immersive experience that resonates with players.
“The music meshes with the gameplay to provide a really mesmerizing experience.”
“The soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay, although frustrating, is very addicting.”
“Beautiful music and stunning images combine with rock-hard gameplay to produce a wonderful game with a synesthetic feeling that cannot be beaten.”
“The music is good, but not great.”
“I want to hear the music but this game is so bloody hard.”
“A super old fashioned, fairly relaxing bullet hell game with some nice artwork and music, if a bit repetitive.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering a blend of challenging bullet hell elements and unique level designs that change with the music. Players appreciate the satisfying shooting experience and the need to adapt to different mechanics in each stage, although some find the overall gameplay to be simple or lacking depth for the price. The audiovisual integration enhances the experience, making it both mesmerizing and addictive, despite occasional frustrations with the intensity of visuals.
“That's not to undersell the gameplay itself; shooting is fun, weaving around bullets is challenging, landing a chain is incredibly satisfying, and the unique enemy formations and chain systems keep each level feeling fresh.”
“The songs are great, the gameplay is tight (if super-challenging), and the visuals are lovely.”
“Beautiful music and stunning images combine with rock-hard gameplay to produce a wonderful game with a synesthetic feeling that cannot be beaten.”
“In terms of gameplay, it's pretty average.”
“Gameplay is a bit simple for the price though.”
“It's a unfortunate shame that the gameplay comes up very lacking.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by striking abstract visuals that enhance the overall experience, creating a unique identity for each level. Players appreciate the creativity and variety in the aesthetics, which are complemented by a memorable soundtrack, although some find the intensity of the visuals overwhelming at times. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and engaging music contributes to a captivating and immersive gameplay experience.
“The striking abstract visuals lend so much flair and identity to each level, on top of the incredibly memorable soundtrack.”
“Stunning, almost overwhelming visuals and the melodies bring the utmost life to this abstract 2D shooter.”
“The aesthetic, both audio and visual, presented in this game is top notch.”
“The actual gameplay mechanics are decent, but you'll often struggle with just the intensity of visuals happening at once.”
“The visuals are pretty abstract and trippy.”
“Imagine the old asteroids gameplay, with modern, clean, flash style graphics and a musical component to enhance it all.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, with users likening the experience to revisiting a favorite album, emphasizing its memorable style and charm that make it a hidden gem worth playing multiple times.
“It's super replayable and has such a memorable style that I can hold it up as a real hidden gem.”
“[b]Replayability:[/b] Yes, like your favorite album!”
“It's super replayable and has such a memorable style that I can hold it up as a real hidden gem.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a unique and chill atmosphere that seamlessly integrates with its engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the brilliance of the atmosphere, noting its distinctiveness in the twin stick shooter genre.
“It's not every day that a twin-stick shooter is created with such a chill atmosphere and gameplay that blends well with its soundtrack.”
“Brilliant and unique atmosphere and a cracking soundtrack!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The term "grinding" in the context of the soundtrack is associated with a soulful and funky vibe, characterized by hard-hitting elements that enhance the overall brilliance of the music. The sounds are skillfully integrated to elevate the listening experience.
