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From Space

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
71%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, replayability
74% User Score Based on 457 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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"From Space" is a fast-paced "Horde Mode" game where players join a squad to liberate Earth from a menacing pink alien horde. Complete objectives, upgrade weapons and stats, and level up characters to build the ultimate loadout and save the world. With 26 ranks to achieve, players can show off their skills to others in the session.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 457 reviews
story18 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and engaging art style that many players love.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable, especially in co-op mode, allowing friends to join in for battles.
  • The variety of weapons and character classes adds depth to the gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes and issues with NPC AI.
  • Inventory management is cumbersome, making it difficult to swap items and weapons during gameplay.
  • The missions can feel repetitive, with many escort and fetch quests that detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered simplistic and repetitive, revolving around a generic alien invasion plot with missions that often feel like a grind, primarily consisting of fetch and escort tasks. While some players appreciate the humor and variety in side missions, many criticize the lack of engaging narrative depth and the monotonous nature of the objectives, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, the gameplay mechanics and cooperative elements are praised, but the story fails to provide a compelling experience for those seeking a rich narrative.

    • “The story is filled with humor and originality, offering a fresh take on the alien invasion trope.”
    • “The story is simple: a meteor crashes on Earth and leaves remnants of pink shiny crystals scattered everywhere, an alien race invades Earth for these crystals, and it's your job to fight through the horde, gather items, and unlock more things.”
    • “I love the fact that you can upgrade your weapons and abilities as well as get missions and side quests as you progress through the game.”
    • “The story is very basic and nothing special about it, but I doubt most people play these kinds of games because of their complex storylines and character arcs.”
    • “Missions are boring and uninspired; fetch quests, switch quests, hunt quests, and awful escort quests made worse by awful AI that seems to get itself killed on purpose by walking on damage ground that stays active way too long.”
    • “The real issue with the game lies with the progression; there's not a sense here that the game evolves beyond what you play in the initial 20 minutes of the game.”
  • gameplay
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, enjoyable gunplay, and charming art style, making it accessible for both solo and multiplayer experiences. However, many reviewers note that the repetitive mission structure and lack of depth in mechanics can lead to boredom over time. While the game offers fun moments, especially in co-op modes, it suffers from a generic storyline and some clunky inventory management that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is smooth and fun, even solo, and the visuals are eye candy.”
    • “The controls are responsive, and the mechanics are well-designed.”
    • “The core gameplay is excellent, fluid, precise, responsive, and sounds and visually stunning.”
    • “No interesting mechanics, no catchy story, repetitive environments, sometimes you don't even know where to go.”
    • “Though gameplay loops of running around the map and completing quests get really boring after a while.”
    • “Good visuals but gameplay is too repetitive and boring.”
  • graphics
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the smooth performance and impressive visual effects, particularly given the game's low price point. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are appealing, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, overshadowing the visual quality.

    • “The art style is charming, and the gameplay is easy to pick up.”
    • “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.”
    • “You won't want to cause more than any aesthetic or quality issues - the game is just boring.”
    • “Also heats up my computer (1920x1080 144fps lowest graphics) as much as Cyberpunk low ray tracing settings.”
    • “Actual fire, explosions, grenades, lightning, rockets; so many ways to add to the pile of possibly hazardous color vomit visuals.”
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its captivating 80s synthwave vibe that enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the visuals. The soundtrack is described as "banging" and stylish, contributing significantly to the game's mood and making it a standout feature. Overall, the sound design and music are considered exceptional, adding to the game's fun and immersive experience.

    • “The game's use of music and sound effects enhances the mood and tone of the game.”
    • “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 atmosphere is wonderful and mixed with an incredible soundtrack that really brings out the mood; you really can't go wrong.”
    • “Music sounds spooky, eerie, 80s style, so also great.”
    • “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).”
    • “Gameplay is quick and feels rewarding, soundtrack is banging.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck and developers are actively addressing issues, players report some bugs and glitches, including problematic enemy behavior. Despite these concerns, many appreciate the game's variety and performance.

    • “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!”
    • “This game feels like a buggy beta.”
    • “Too buggy, lag, and desync action going on.”
    • “Also, the frogs are buggy and will teleport through the map, killing you.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a fresh and original take on the alien invasion theme, along with amusing character designs and quirky enemy introductions. While some players feel the humor can be forced at times, the overall comedic elements, including funny NPC interactions and references, contribute to an entertaining experience. The lighthearted tone is complemented by humorous gameplay moments, such as the absurdity of characters wielding ineffective weapons during horde mode.

    • “The story is filled with humor and originality, offering a fresh take on the alien invasion trope.”
    • “Horde mode matches take 10-15 minutes and randoms can show up in the last minute... pretty funny.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant art style, impressive lighting, and immersive sound design, which together create a chaotic yet captivating experience. Reviewers highlight the stylish music and scenic elements that enhance the overall mood, making it a visually and audibly engaging environment. However, some note that certain gameplay mechanics, like ammo management, do not contribute significantly to the atmospheric experience.

    • “Really enjoying the art style so far and the lighting really makes the atmosphere pop!”
    • “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.”
    • “The atmosphere is wonderful, and mixed with an incredible soundtrack that really brings out the mood, you really can't go wrong.”
    • “Ammo management isn't harsh or groundbreaking, nor does it help the atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report excellent performance and smooth gameplay, particularly on the Steam Deck, others express disappointment with poor optimization that detracts from the game's potential.

    • “Performance is really smooth.”
    • “Regarding performance on the Steam Deck, I have found that even with all graphical settings maxed out, I saw a consistent 55-60 FPS.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the introduction of unlockable modules, character skins, and a new horde mode significantly enhances the game's replayability, making it more engaging than the campaign. The ability to customize specialists with various buffs adds depth and encourages repeated playthroughs. Overall, these features elevate the game's enjoyment and longevity.

    • “Give us modules, be it armor, trinkets, etc., to find/unlock to give specialists buffs like in Diablo or Destiny, such as buffs to fire, acid, shock damage, or even trap damage, or unlockable character/gun skins, etc., increasing replayability.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage multiple playthroughs; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “Without diverse gameplay mechanics or unlockable content, replayability feels almost non-existent.”
    • “I wish there were more unlockable items or character customization options to make me want to play again.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the grinding in the game is excessively prolonged, leading to a mindless experience focused on slowly leveling up weapons and progressing to new areas, rather than engaging gameplay.

    • “It's fully functional in every way that it should be; it just feels like they made it super long for no reason other than to extend gameplay, and you're just sort of mindlessly grinding to slowly level up weapons and get to the next area.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive and tedious, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is tied to inventory management, where players start with limited carrying capacity that expands as they level up. This progression allows players to discover and equip their favorite items, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The character development is incredibly rewarding; at the start, you can only carry a few items, but as you level up, your inventory expands, allowing you to discover and equip your favorite items.”
    • “The progression in character development is well-implemented, making each level-up feel significant as you unlock new abilities and enhance your gameplay experience.”
    • “I love how the character development system allows for personalized growth; you can tailor your character's skills and inventory to match your playstyle.”
    • “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 felt one-dimensional and predictable.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact character development in any significant way, leaving the experience feeling flat.”

60%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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8h Median play time
39h Average play time
4-12h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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