Galacide
- April 24, 2015
- Puny Human
Get on SteamYou command destructive ships to obliterate thousands of enemies, while weaving through intricate networks of invasive machine-organisms! Combining classic fast-paced shoot 'em up action with quick-thinking tactics of puzzlers, you must carefully match the right pieces to fly out of danger!
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Reviews
- Galacide combines shoot 'em up mechanics with puzzle elements in a unique and engaging way, reminiscent of classic games.
- The game offers a variety of modes, including an endless mode and a challenging campaign, which keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.
- Controls are smooth and responsive, making it accessible for both new players and those familiar with the genre.
- The story mode is short and may feel unnecessary, with some players finding the gameplay repetitive over time.
- The game can be challenging to start with, and some players may find the puzzle mechanics overwhelming when combined with the shoot 'em up elements.
- Multiplayer is currently limited to local play, which may disappoint those looking for online co-op options.
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice and good, though not particularly extraordinary. However, some players found the repetitive nature of the music during long sequences to be boring, detracting from the overall experience despite the positive impact of sound effects and combo cues.
“The sound effects and music are good too; the effect when you get a big combo is great.”
“The long maze sequence and repetitive music made the experience boring for me, despite the action of having to juggle 'puzzle pieces' along with dozens of enemies attempting to hurt you with contact damage and occasional shot patterns.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring clean visuals and a decent variety of enemies for an early access title, earning a score of 8. However, the game offers only basic graphic and game options.
“The graphics were clean, and so far the enemy variety is decent for an early access game.”
“Good graphics and background.”
“Basic game and graphic options.”
“The graphics were clean and so far the enemy variety is decent for an early access game.”
“Graphics/style = 8”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-executed, with no significant technical issues reported. However, some players found the maze management aspect lacking in depth and felt that the shoot 'em up elements were underutilized, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, it received a mixed reception, with a score of 6.
“The game is well made, and I saw no broken mechanics, glitchy design, or engine crashes/malfunctions.”
“I was ultimately not entertained by the maze management with only three colors, with the shoot 'em up mechanics largely taking a back seat.”
“Gameplay = 6”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story mode is generally considered short and simple, with some users questioning its necessity. However, it is noted that its brevity does not detract from the overall experience.
“The story mode was short and simple enough that it did no harm.”
“The story is kind of short, but that's not why you're here, is it?”
“The story mode feels unnecessary; it's short and simple, but it doesn't add much value.”
“The story is quite short, but I guess that's not the main focus of the game.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
