ExtraGalactica
- February 28, 2020
- Digital Yogurt
Get on SteamA college football captain's fight to defend his rival's home-world from the rogue villain in his Professor's favorite arcade game. Slow time using Retro-Dash as you pilot Super G Machine through waves of scaling enemy's, defeat huge bosses, and explore Celestro with Captain Flerp and his copycat Nova!
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Reviews
- ExtraGalactica offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with challenging mechanics that keep players engaged.
- The game features impressive visuals and a nostalgic retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- The inclusion of infinite/survival modes and online leaderboards adds a competitive edge, enhancing replayability.
- The game has been in Early Access for an extended period with little sign of completion, leading to concerns about its development status.
- There are significant issues with graphics options and overall visual quality, including an unremovable screen filter that detracts from the experience.
- The developer's marketing practices, including selling the game in bundles as a complete product, have raised ethical concerns among players.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, featuring a variety of mechanics that blend seamlessly together, making it both challenging and addictive. Players are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the tutorial to fully appreciate the depth of the systems in place. With a smooth control scheme and a selection of enemies, the game offers a rewarding experience, especially in its infinite mode for score attacks.
“The base gameplay is fast-paced and addictively fun.”
“I've never before seen a shmup that has so many different mechanics that all somehow manage to gel together.”
“The game has some refreshing game mechanics, a nice selection of enemies, and the infinite mode is a good challenging score attack mode.”
“I don't just want to pimp my own video, but there are so many different mechanics and systems in this that it's hard to explain in a short Steam review.”
“You may need a dozen or so rounds to really get a feel for the gameplay, but once you do, it’s easy enough to waste hours blasting baddies.”
“Extragalactica is a blast from the past with exciting new twists, clever mechanics, and a stylized look that will blow your mind.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a retro pixel art style that some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and customization. Despite the outdated visuals, many reviews highlight the vibrant special effects and energetic presentation, contributing to an overall positive reception of the game's aesthetic.
“Graphics and effects are constantly bursting with energy and adding to the excitement.”
“The visuals are amazing.”
“A very cool shmup, with insane visuals, and a lot of hidden depth.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a phenomenal chiptune and synth mix that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during intense moments like boss battles. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the retro aesthetic, evoking a nostalgic 80s vibe that immerses players in the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is a phenomenal chiptune/synth mix that fits the game perfectly and gets your blood pumping, especially during boss battles - 10/10.”
“Instead, let Extragalactica show you how amazing randomly generated levels can be in this genre in a learn-as-you-go setting that will transport you right back to the 80s — if the stellar synthwave music doesn’t do that for you already, that is.”
“The background music and the retro graphics blend really well, and the special effects are very appealing.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game features an "infinite" mode with a side-scrolling narrative that players are looking forward to, but many find the storyline overly complex and confusing, making it better suited for casual play rather than deep engagement.
“This is the 'infinite' mode of the full game, which will include a side-scrolling story mode that I am eagerly anticipating.”
“It’s a great game to pick up and play without having to think too deeply — in fact, I recommend against it, as the storyline is far too confusing to follow anyway.”
