EvoluShip
- August 23, 2024
- 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 a unique evolution mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the gameplay.
- There are fun elements of risk and reward with the combo system, encouraging players to engage in risky attacks for greater rewards.
- The pixel art style is decent and adds a charming aesthetic to the game.
- The constant level-up screen interruptions and cluttered visuals severely impact gameplay and performance.
- Controls are floaty and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate through the bullet hell environment.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and balancing issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring standard mechanics like movement, shooting, and collecting power-ups, but suffers from lag, confusing menus, and unbalanced difficulty. While it attempts to blend elements from "Vampire Survivors" and "Space Invaders," the execution feels janky and incomplete, leading to frustrating experiences such as overwhelming bullet patterns and issues with windowed mode. Despite these flaws, some players appreciate its unique movement mechanics and overall style.
“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.”
“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.”
“It's a vampire survivors clone with exactly one hour of gameplay.”
“Bad attempt at mixing Space Invaders with Vampire Survivors style gameplay, honestly!”
“The game's presentation is janky, with gameplay that feels laggy, confusing, and incomplete menus. The texts of weapons are not explanatory at all, and in general, there is a very unbalanced difficulty where some weapons are infinitely more effective than others. The match itself becomes such a barrage of bullets that it eventually becomes impossible to move properly, with the bullets pushing the player around like a pinball.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being glitchy and difficult to look at, with frequent screen tearing and visual distortions that can be headache-inducing. While some users find the visuals acceptable, the excessive glitches detract significantly from the overall experience.
“Glitchy graphics are hard to look at.”
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that while it runs fluidly, performance issues arise when many elements are on screen. Additionally, there are concerns about resolution settings, particularly the inability to play in full screen at 1920x1080. However, players remain hopeful for improvements as the game is still in early access.
“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 improvements should come.”
“It also clutters all the space on and beyond the screen and hits performance.”
“The game is fluid, but there are some things to improve, like the performance when you start to have a lot of elements on the screen, as well as adjustments to be able to play in full screen (I couldn't use the 1920x1080 resolution). I'm still following this project that is in the early access phase, because improvements should come.”
- 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.”
“The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as sharp and entertaining, providing a playful guide for decision-making. Players who enjoy a multifaceted comedic approach will find it to be an enjoyable and budget-friendly experience.
“With an acid and fun humor, this girl will guide you to make your decisions, so for those who like shooting from different sides, you will find good and cheap entertainment.”
