EvoluShip
- November 21, 2022
- GustaIlustra
Get on SteamIn this game with elements of roguelike, RPG and Bullet Hell, you control a ship with the power to absorb enemies and improve itself, but even then it won't be easy, because you'll face the hordes of enemies with a good variety of weapons that come randomly as you pass level.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features decent pixel art and some unique twists to the roguelike genre.
- The core ideas of the game, such as the combo system and movement mechanics, have potential for fun gameplay.
- The developers are receptive to feedback and are actively working on improvements, which is encouraging for future updates.
- Controls are extremely floaty and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate through the bullet hell elements.
- The game suffers from janky presentation, including glitchy graphics and poor translations, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become overwhelming and unbalanced, with enemy projectiles causing players to bounce around uncontrollably.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring standard mechanics like movement, shooting, and collecting power-ups, but suffers from laggy performance and confusing menus. The difficulty is unbalanced, with some weapons vastly outperforming others, leading to chaotic bullet hell scenarios that hinder player control. While it attempts to blend elements from "Space Invaders" and "Vampire Survivors," the execution feels janky and incomplete, detracting from the overall experience.
“The game follows the style of Vampire Survivors, but it has its own shine, and with different basic movement mechanics, which already justify a game for those who played it and liked it a lot.”
“Other than above, game mechanics are okay, nothing exceptional but not bad - move around, shoot, collect XP and power-ups, gather currency to get stronger between runs.”
“Maybe when the player levels their ship up, the character cannot interrupt the gameplay and just tell the player an upgrade is available, and have them press a key to get the upgrade instantly.”
“And yet, the game's presentation is janky, with gameplay that feels laggy, confusing and incomplete menus, texts of weapons that don't feel explanatory at all, and in general a very unbalanced difficulty where not only some weapons are infinitely more effective than others, but also the match itself becomes such a barrage of bullets that eventually it's just impossible to move properly, with them pushing the player around like a pinball.”
“The fact that it's not full screen has hurt gameplay a few times as the mouse is not locked into the window, and misclicking will minimize the game causing you to lose control.”
“Bad attempt at mixing Space Invaders with Vampire Survivors style gameplay honestly!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered acceptable, but the developer's frequent use of intentional glitches, such as screen tearing and distortion, has been criticized for being visually jarring and uncomfortable for players.
“Visuals are okay, but the developer has an unhealthy fondness for glitching the graphics out (think MissingNo and general screen tear), which is headache-inducing.”
“Glitchy graphics are hard to look at.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant bugs, leading to concerns about its stability, though it's unclear if these issues are intentional.
“The game is very buggy in its current state, but I'm not sure if it's intended or not.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
“The performance is inconsistent, leading to frequent lag and stuttering.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as sharp and entertaining, with a playful tone that engages players in decision-making. It offers a unique and affordable form of entertainment for those who appreciate a multifaceted comedic approach.
“With an acerbic and fun sense of humor, this character will guide you in making your decisions. For those who enjoy a variety of perspectives, you'll find a good and affordable source of entertainment.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly, but users have noted performance issues when many elements are on screen and difficulties with full-screen resolution settings, particularly at 1920x1080. As it is still in early access, players are hopeful for future optimizations.
“The game is fluid, but there are some areas for improvement, such as performance when many elements are on the screen and adjustments for full-screen play (I couldn't use the 1920x1080 resolution). However, I'm still following this project in its early access phase, as I expect improvements to come.”
“The game is fluid, but there are some performance issues when a lot of elements are on the screen. Additionally, adjustments are needed for full-screen play, as I couldn't use the 1920x1080 resolution. I'm still following this project in early access, hoping for improvements.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to significant frame drops during intense gameplay. It's frustrating when the game can't handle its own mechanics.”
“Despite the interesting gameplay, the optimization is poor, causing frequent crashes and long loading times that detract from the overall experience.”
