From Space
- October 12, 2023
- Triangle Studios
- 7h median play time
From Space is a decent twin stick shooter made even better with friends, but some annoying design choices make it a little tough to recommend
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Reviews
- The game features great visuals, a fun art style, and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable, especially in co-op mode, with a variety of weapons and character classes that add depth to the shooting mechanics.
- The game offers a good amount of content for its price, providing a fun experience for casual play and replayability with friends.
- The game suffers from repetitive missions and a lack of variety in objectives, leading to a feeling of monotony after a few hours of play.
- Inventory management is cumbersome, with limited slots that can make it frustrating to pick up new items and manage resources effectively.
- There is no matchmaking for online play, which limits the ability to find new players and forces reliance on friends for co-op gameplay.
- story73 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as generic, revolving around a typical alien invasion narrative, which some players found enjoyable while others criticized it for being repetitive and uninspired. Many reviews highlight the quest structure, often consisting of fetch and escort missions, as tedious and lacking variety, leading to a sense of monotony throughout the gameplay. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the story mode's accessibility and the fun of leveling up characters, though bugs and AI issues detracted from the overall experience.
“Good gameplay, and a good story.”
“The story mode and the horde modes are both fantastic.”
“It has great art and models, really good feel and a fun story so far.”
“No interesting mechanics, no catchy story, repetitive environments, sometimes you don't even know where to go.”
“Combined with encounters frequency and enemies respawning every so often and most quests being fetch quests or defend an NPC, it's just boring having to backtrack pretty much 70%+ of the time.”
“Over 5 hours in, my group found a single mission that wasn't some variant of a fetch/escort mission.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, fun mechanics, and appealing visuals, making it accessible and enjoyable for both solo and co-op play. However, many players note that it can become repetitive, lacks depth in mechanics and story, and suffers from some bugs and design issues that detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay rewarding and engaging, others criticize it for being generic and not offering enough variety or challenge.
“The gameplay is smooth and fun even solo, and the visuals are eye candy.”
“Very easy game to pick up, both a story mode for plot-driven players and a horde mode for shoot-em-up gameplay.”
“Fun game with friends, cool atmosphere and style, and polished gameplay.”
“No interesting mechanics, no catchy story, repetitive environments, sometimes you don't even know where to go.”
“Boring repetitive gameplay.”
“Good visuals but gameplay is too repetitive and boring.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant art style, smooth animations, and impressive lighting effects, making it visually appealing even for a low-budget title. Many players appreciate the unique aesthetic, which combines colorful designs with a fun, arcade-like atmosphere, although some may find the neon elements polarizing. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness.
“The graphics in this game were so surprisingly good and I understand it had its initial issues, but me and a friend played this co-op all the way through.”
“Absolutely love the art style and the level design, it's a beautiful looking arcade-style top-down shooter.”
“Extremely satisfying gun sounds, fantastic visuals, art style is great, and the lighting is amazing.”
“Some will hate the neon aesthetic, and the character customization was pretty thin, but it was fun enough to play through with friends.”
“Actually, for 3 bucks it's the best $3 game I ever played... bit repetitive and friendly AI is as useful as a box of hot steamy pile of donkey poo, but gameplay, visuals and music are a chef's kiss... story is generic: aliens attack, humans defend... this is a bird's eye view shooter, and most games similar to this one have so much going on: flashy lights everywhere, can't tell what's going on in the game because of all the explosions and too many enemies, but not from space... this is a nice, fun little game...”
“-decent graphics.”
- music16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its captivating 80s synthwave vibe, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the visuals beautifully. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as "banging" and "stylish," contributing significantly to the game's appeal and making it a standout feature, especially given its availability as a high-quality DLC. Overall, the sound design and music are considered excellent, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“Soundtrack has an amazing 80s synthwave vibe to it that is the cherry on the cake for making it an absolute must-play if you are into these types of games.”
“The music and atmosphere is very stylish and it combines well with the visual aesthetics (the lighting is actually very pretty, which I definitely didn't expect when I first booted the game).”
“Music sounds spooky, eerie, 80s style, so also great.”
“Gameplay is quick and feels rewarding, soundtrack is banging.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report excellent performance with smooth frame rates, particularly on the Steam Deck, others express disappointment due to poor optimization that detracts from the game's potential.
“Performance is really smooth.”
“Top tier optimization.”
“I downvoted this game due to poor optimization.”
“It really has great potential; it's just the poor optimization. I hope the devs fix it.”
“Regarding performance on the Steam Deck, I have found that even with all graphical settings maxed out, I saw a consistent 55-60 FPS.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, featuring cute characters and enemies, as well as amusing references and entertaining enemy introductions. While some players feel it tries hard to be funny, the overall comedic elements contribute positively to the experience. Additionally, the humor is complemented by the game's quirky weapon choices, adding to the lighthearted tone.
“Very funny game and runs okay on the Steam Deck at 40fps with medium settings.”
“Every time you meet a new enemy, you'll get a short video about that particular type of enemy. You'll meet many cool NPCs that give side missions, and there are some funny references in the game too.”
“It's also funny that they're equipped with the worst weapons in the game, which doesn't help me with killing off these hordes.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant visuals, stylish music, and immersive sound effects, creating a chaotic yet captivating environment. Players appreciate the attention to detail in lighting and scenery, which enhances the overall experience, although some feel that certain gameplay elements, like ammo management, do not contribute to this atmospheric quality.
“The atmosphere is just fantastic.”
“The music and atmosphere is very stylish and it combines well with the visual aesthetics; the lighting is actually very pretty, which I definitely didn't expect when I first booted the game.”
“Love the atmosphere, sound effects, and scenery.”
“The music and atmosphere are very stylish and combine well with the visual aesthetics; the lighting is actually very pretty, which I definitely didn't expect when I first booted the game.”
“Ammo management isn't harsh or groundbreaking, nor does it help the atmosphere.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly and is well-received for portable play. However, some users report occasional glitches and bugs, though the developers are actively addressing these issues.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
“Runs great on Steam Deck as well; looking forward to playing this on the go!”
“Game looks and runs great!”
“Too buggy, with lag and desynchronization issues.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable at times.”
“There are numerous stability issues that disrupt the overall experience.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game does not feature any in-game purchases or microtransactions, which is a positive aspect for players. However, the lack of support for remote play or couch co-op is seen as a cash grab, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game with friends, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
“No in-game purchases or microtransactions.”
“No in-game purchases or microtransactions.”
“No in-game purchases or microtransactions.”
“If you're not able to convince your friends to also purchase the game (as it doesn't support Steam Remote Play Together, or any other form of couch co-op, which seems like a pretty obvious cash grab), it's definitely making its mark as a long and unnecessarily difficult slog through what would otherwise be a pretty awesome game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the new horde mode significantly enhances the game's replayability, elevating their overall enjoyment and providing a fresh perspective compared to the campaign. This addition has led some reviewers to increase their ratings, highlighting the mode's fun and engaging nature.
“The new horde mode brings this game from a 6/10 to a 7.5/10 for me; it's a lot more fun and replayable than the campaign.”
“Fun and replayable; I'm stoked on a new perspective.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by a progression system that allows players to expand their inventory capacity as they level up, enabling them to discover and equip their favorite items effectively. While the inventory management has some issues, the overall interface functions as intended, supporting the character's growth throughout the game.
“Character development is a rewarding experience; at the start, you can only carry a few items, but as you level up, your capacity increases, allowing you to discover and equip your favorite items.”
“The character progression is well-implemented, making it satisfying to see your abilities and inventory expand as you advance through the game.”
“I love how character development is tied to gameplay; it feels great to unlock new skills and improve your inventory management as you progress.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they seem to follow predictable paths without any real growth.”
“The choices you make don't seem to impact character development in a significant way, leaving the experience feeling flat.”
