Gal-X-E

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 49 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Gal-X-E is a shoot 'em up game that revives the classic genre while adding modern elements. It focuses on player skill rather than level grinding, with 24 spaceships across 6 classes that offer unique playstyles. Players face endless waves of enemies, relying on dexterity and strategy to collect score multipliers and gain high scores.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
music11 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable and addictive gameplay with a variety of ships that cater to different play styles.
  • The soundtrack is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with energetic and fitting music.
  • The graphics, while simple, are clean and contribute to a nostalgic arcade feel, making it a fun time-passing game.
  • The game suffers from grindy mechanics, requiring excessive time to unlock new ships and progress.
  • There is a lack of modern features such as a pause button, widescreen support, and leaderboards, which diminishes replayability.
  • The soundtracks can be repetitive and sometimes feel out of place, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • music32 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the energetic and fitting nature of the tracks, particularly during intense gameplay moments. However, several users noted the repetitiveness of the soundtrack and some felt that certain tracks did not thematically align with the game. Overall, while the royalty-free music is generally well-liked, there is a desire for a more diverse selection to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The music may be royalty-free tracks, but they honestly go hard and fit the game really well, with the beat drops usually coinciding with increased spawns.”
    • “Excellent soundtrack! Can I have it in my library, please?”
    • “The music in this game is very good; most of the soundtracks are really good and pleasant on the ears.”
    • “The music selection was very repetitive though.”
    • “Always the same map, music had only a few tracks.”
    • “Music is often really out of place and just a bit weird.”
  • gameplay20 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is characterized by smooth controls and functional mechanics, providing an enjoyable experience. However, some players find the level-up and grinding mechanics time-consuming, and the repetitive nature of encounters can detract from the experience. While the game offers a single arcade-style mode that is addictive, the music's inconsistency may affect the overall immersion.

    • “The difficulty ramps up gradually, ensuring that a large slice of people with different skills can have a chance to try the gameplay.”
    • “Awesome gameplay & music!”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and the mechanics themselves are fully functional.”
    • “My only gripe with this game is the level-up/grinding mechanics as it's pretty time-consuming; plus most of the time when you open a crate you get duplicates, though it's not all bad as you get half of your spent scraps back.”
    • “After about 1 minute of gameplay, it is always the same thing with gradually more foes spammed on top.”
    • “To sum it up, the cute gameplay doesn't make up for all the features the game lacks.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally described as simplistic and basic, with a cartoony style that lacks depth and detail, resembling a bland mobile port. While some users appreciate the color diversity and smooth gameplay, the overall consensus is that the visuals are standard for the genre, with a need for improved resolution options.

    • “The graphics are pretty simple and sharp; colors are decent and for a space shooter, surprisingly good looking.”
    • “The graphics for gal-x-e are very cartoony, but games in this genre all seem to have very basic graphics; not that cartoonish graphics are a problem.”
    • “The graphical details are standard 2D fare with some color and sprite diversity to it, but still looking like a bland mobile port.”
    • “Graphics are simplistic and stylized but not very good quality.”
    • “The graphical details are standard 2D fare with some color and sprite diversity to it but still looking like a bland mobile port.”
    • “The graphics of this game are somewhat standard; the background when you play is just a still image.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    The grinding mechanics in the game are often criticized for being excessively time-consuming and repetitive, with players frequently encountering duplicate rewards that can diminish motivation. However, recent adjustments, such as a cash-back system for duplicates, have improved the experience slightly, allowing players to feel a sense of return for their efforts. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, many express frustration over the lengthy progression required to unlock new content.

    • “My only gripe with this game is the level-up/grinding mechanics as it's pretty time-consuming; plus most of the time when you open a crate you get duplicates, though it's not all bad as you get half of your spent scraps back.”
    • “Progression is grindy, grind for XP and coins and slot machines.”
    • “At level 20, I cannot even unlock the third tier ships, and for such repetitive gameplay, I don't know if I am willing to play many hours of grinding just so I can unlock my level all the way to 100.”
  • story3 mentions

    The reviews indicate that "gal-x-e" lacks a traditional storyline, with the primary focus being on survival rather than narrative development. Players seem to find the absence of a structured plot a notable aspect of the game.

    • “From what I could tell, there is no storyline to Gal-X-E; your sole goal is to survive.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is significantly hindered by the absence of a leaderboard, suggesting that without this feature, the game lacks compelling reasons for players to return.

    • “I feel like without this essential leaderboard, the game itself doesn't have much replay value at all.”
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