Galacide

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Galacide is a Sci-Fi shooter blending action with puzzler tactics, where you tackle alien hordes while managing a Bitwall. Choose from various ships like the Mining Ship for balanced strength, agility, and firepower, or the Freighter, a repurposed cargo-hauler. Play solo, cooperatively with up to 2 players in local multi-player, or competitively in PvP mode, each with split-screen options.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

character development1 negative mentions

Galacide offers a unique blend of puzzle and shoot 'em up mechanics, providing a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
The game features impressive graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment.
It includes various modes such as endless play and puzzle mode, along with a variety of ships, adding depth and replayability.

The gameplay can feel slow and repetitive, with long levels that may lead to boredom for some players.
The screen can become overly cluttered, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the shooting mechanics.
While the game has potential, it lacks a strong focus on either genre, leaving both puzzle and shooter fans somewhat unsatisfied.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The gameplay of the game is a unique blend of side-scrolling shooter and match-3 mechanics, offering a mix of challenging strategies and smooth controls. While some players appreciate the innovative combination and gradual introduction of mechanics, others find the pace slow and repetitive, detracting from the shoot 'em up experience. Overall, the game is well-crafted with no major technical issues, but opinions vary on its entertainment value and engagement level.
- “The mechanics are well thought out, satisfying, and do a good job of feeding into its genre forebears; gunned down enemies drop scrap, which are then used to progress through match-3 sections.”
- “Fun blend of puzzler and shmup, both mixed together can make for challenging gameplay and strategies.”
- “The gameplay is a smooth combination of space shooters and puzzle games.”
- “This slow pace is made worse by long stages of repetitive gameplay.”
- “Whilst the gameplay generally works, it doesn't really work as a shoot 'em up experience, since the pace of the game is forced to be rather slow, since the player needs to manage destroying the puzzle bits in front of him.”
- “I was ultimately not entertained by the maze management with only three colors, with the shoot 'em up mechanics largely taking a back seat.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fitting atmosphere and catchy quality, while others find it repetitive or synthetic. Overall, the sound effects are generally well-received, enhancing the gameplay experience, but opinions on the music's originality and excitement vary significantly.
- “The music fits the atmosphere very well and sound effects blend in well with the effects on screen.”
- “The music is great, the controls are smooth and the gameplay is fluid, what more could you ask for?”
- “I approve, visually pleasing, challenging, different ships to choose from and a really catchy soundtrack.”
- “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.”
- “Music is a bit stale and too synthetic.”
- “Music - 5/10”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their high fidelity, vibrant colors, and impressive particle effects, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some users noted a contrast between the neon palette and the dark space setting, overall, the visuals are described as clean, colorful, and appealing, with ratings averaging around 7 to 8 out of 10.
- “The visuals are very nice, with high graphical fidelity and excellent particle effects on explosions and such.”
- “Sounds are nice, music is thrilling, the graphics are very colorful and pretty, and the animations along with effects are superb.”
- “Visuals are enticing and really pop out at you.”
- “The graphics were clean, and so far the enemy variety is decent for an early access game.”
- “Basic game and graphic options.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story mode is generally considered short and simplistic, with some reviewers feeling it lacks depth and character development, rating it poorly. While the campaign consists of seven missions with strategic boss battles, many players feel the narrative is not the main draw of the game, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect, with some enjoyment found in its integration with puzzle elements.
- “This game offers not only a campaign made up of 7 missions (each lasting around 10-20 minutes or more), but also endless play and puzzle play.”
- “From what I have played from the new story in the most recent update, I know that I'm going to enjoy making my Let's Play series on it.”
- “Now with an overarching single-player mode where you select your levels from the 'starmap' (there's even a little story to go along with your puzzle solving).”
- “I have finished the story mode within just two hours, and after that I felt like I've seen it all.”
- “The story is lackluster, with an absence of character development.”
- “Story/lore - 3/10”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the game evokes a sense of emotional struggle, particularly highlighting feelings of frustration and hopelessness in the context of action puzzle challenges. The mechanics, such as changing block colors, add a layer of complexity that can amplify these emotions, making the experience both engaging and poignant.
- “This game made me feel like a man with a not-so-bright future in action puzzle games.”
- “The emotional depth of the story really resonated with me, making each victory feel meaningful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the characters' struggles and triumphs throughout the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users rate the replayability of the game highly, with a perfect score of 10/10, indicating that it offers significant incentives for players to return. Overall, the game received a final score of 71/100, reflecting its strengths in innovation, controls, and replayability.
- “The replayability is off the charts! Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “I can't believe how many different paths and outcomes there are. This game is a true masterpiece in replayability!”
- “With so many choices and variations, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, suggesting it deserves greater recognition.
- “Funny and entertaining, this game deserves more love.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment a joy.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by well-fitting music and sound effects that seamlessly integrate with the on-screen visuals, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The music fits the atmosphere very well, and the sound effects blend seamlessly with the visuals on screen.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and stunning visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is notably weak, contributing to an overall lackluster story experience.
- “The story is lackluster, with an absence of character development.”

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