Futuridium EP Deluxe
- January 7, 2016
- MixedBag Srl
An old school shoot'em up with a modern twist. Futuridium EP offers fast paced, non stop, hard as hell action, with an original 45 minutes soundtrack and colourful, glitchy graphic.
Reviews
- Fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping gameplay with a great classic arcade feel.
- Impressive soundtrack and well-realized visual theme that enhances the gaming experience.
- Unique mechanics that offer a new spin on classic SHMUPS, providing a fun and entertaining casual play.
- Lack of keyboard and mouse support, with static controls that cannot be remapped, making it difficult for players without a controller.
- Slow strafing speed and challenging maneuverability can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive due to the need to restart levels after crashes, which can drain the limited energy meter quickly.
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its impressive soundtrack as a key feature that enhances the overall experience. Players find the music addictive and a significant draw, often recommending the game primarily for its soundtrack, despite some gameplay challenges. Additionally, the ability to change music and customize visuals adds to the game's appeal.
“The overall graphic style with the impressive soundtrack is addictive.”
“I'd recommend getting this just for the soundtrack; the game is a bonus.”
“Good music, challenge, controls (even if you need to get used to).”
“You can buy the OST - but I have decided not to because apparently they haven't made it as separate tracks.”
“The game offers multiple colorful skins and background music, both of which you can change at will.”
“Plus this soundtrack keeps sucking me back into this game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Futuridium features a unique turn-around mechanic that adds an interesting twist, though players find it challenging to master due to the lack of nimbleness. While the gameplay isn't terrible, it requires a significant adjustment period, complemented by an impressive soundtrack.
“Futuridium's unique turn-around mechanic is interesting, but it comes with a twist: you're not nimble at all.”
“The gameplay isn't terrible, and the music is awesome.”
“Getting used to this game mechanic is a long and difficult process.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and impressive style, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. However, some users express a desire for lower contrast and less colorful palettes, as well as a mode to avoid repetitive screens during gameplay.
“The overall graphic style, combined with the impressive soundtrack, is addictive.”
“The game features great visuals and a nice soundtrack.”
“I liked the aesthetics, although I would prefer lower contrast or less colorful palettes. Themes should be customizable, and there should be a mode where you don't have to repeat the same screens every time you play.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game.”