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Galactic Glitch

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97%Game Brain Score
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monetization, replayability
97% User Score Based on 109 reviews

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Galactic Glitch is a single player arcade role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crunchy Leaf Games and was released on May 31, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Galactic Glitch is a space-roguelike with fast and physical combat. You fight in bubbles of glitched spacetime, hurling rocks, bouncing foes off walls and destroying your multi-part enemies piece-by-piece in tough-but-fair, souls-inspired combat. Explore, destroy, die, repeat.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is addictive and fun, with smooth controls and a unique grab-and-throw mechanic that enhances combat.
  • The graphics and effects are vibrant and well-polished, creating an engaging visual experience.
  • It offers a fresh take on the roguelike genre with a variety of weapons and upgrades, making each playthrough feel unique.
  • The game can become repetitive after a few hours, with limited variety in gameplay and environments.
  • Some players find the prologue too easy and suggest that it lacks challenge, especially in the early stages.
  • There are issues with multi-monitor setups and some bugs that affect gameplay, such as controls not functioning properly after transitioning to new maps.
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Galactic Glitch" is characterized by smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and a fun, addictive loop that combines elements of roguelikes and twin-stick shooters. Players appreciate the variety of weapons and upgrade perks, as well as unique mechanics like grabbing and throwing objects, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted a lack of content variety after extended play, suggesting that while the gameplay is polished and enjoyable, it may benefit from additional depth in future updates.

    • “The gameplay is extremely fluid and easy to pick up, making it really easy to lose track of time messing around in-game.”
    • “The variety of gameplay from weapons and upgrade perks can change the feel so much my brain is still so satisfied each time.”
    • “Super fun and immersive gameplay with a good challenge!”
    • “Galactic Glitch is an apparently abandoned early access 'roguelike' (which means 'developer couldn't be bothered creating bespoke content and decided samey procgen algorithms are an acceptable substitute for doing the job of a content creator), with mechanics that are essentially a rather weak ripoff of Spacewar!”
    • “Could be way better, the lack of variety is easy to see after 1-2 hours of gameplay.”
    • “I don’t know the developer’s intention but I think the blaster’s damage was too small, unless the devs want the players to prioritize the grab and throw mechanic.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the vibrant visuals and impressive polish, while others find the aesthetic to be simplistic or repetitive. Many highlight the satisfying effects and variety of weapons, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience, despite some labeling the style as a "proof of concept." Overall, the graphics are generally seen as appealing and well-executed, enhancing the gameplay.

    • “Very satisfying visuals, cool power-ups with a good variety of primary and secondary weapons.”
    • “The game has very vibrant graphics, and using the gravity gun is a lot of fun.”
    • “The graphics/effects are amazing, and despite being rather simple, there's a wide selection of weapons/items that can change your entire gameplay.”
    • “To me, graphics like this are sort of a 'proof of concept' placeholder, but that has become its own style with the success of many games despite their aesthetic.”
    • “However, I think with the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the general aesthetic theme, the most the environments can do to alleviate fatigue is palette swaps.”
    • “The pushing music track, the graphics, the effects, the effects!”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being essentially an advertisement disguised as a product, misleading players into downloading and paying for an unfinished project. Reviewers argue that this practice detracts from genuine game development and harms the gaming community by cluttering the market with low-quality content. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and not worth the time or money of potential players.

    • “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out a whopping $13 USD on an unfinished project that hasn't been touched in months, and I don't recommend you do.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and polish, which complements the game's visuals and overall aesthetic. However, there is a desire for more customization options, such as customizable soundtracks and visual elements. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the fun and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The slick glitch aesthetic and soundtrack highlight an impressive level of polish in this fun little pew-pew.”
    • “Great visuals and great music.”
    • “The pulsating music track, the graphics, and the effects create an immersive experience!”
    • “The music is decent.”
    • “The music track is pushing, but it doesn't really enhance the experience.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a standalone narrative where players assume the role of a program or ship created by a scientist, navigating through a maze of space-themed rooms. While the gameplay and mechanics are highly praised, the storyline exceeds expectations, emphasizing the interplay of physics in the game's challenges.

    • “Enjoy the standalone storyline, but remember, even in space, physics can be your friend or your worst enemy.”
    • “The gameplay and mechanics are amazing, and the story is more than I expected.”
    • “You play the part of a program/ship created by a scientist, fighting through a maze of space-themed rooms to advance the story.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, citing the diverse upgrades, boosts, and weapons that enhance the experience, even in the prologue version. The modifications discovered throughout the gameplay further contribute to its replay value.

    • “Upgrades, boosts, and weapons provide a huge variety for lots of replayability, even in the prologue version.”
    • “Pretty replayable due to the modifications you find along the way.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay, as the side quests feel uninspired.”
    • “While there are some modifications, they don't add enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful mechanics, such as vacuuming up enemy fighters and launching them back at opponents, which adds a fun and comedic element to the gameplay.

    • “You can even hoover up the little enemy fighters and blast them right back at your foes; so fun and funny!”
    • “The dialogue is packed with witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The absurd situations and quirky characters make every moment a hilarious adventure.”
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Galactic Glitch is a arcade role playing shooter game with science fiction theme.

Galactic Glitch is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Galactic Glitch.

Galactic Glitch was released on May 31, 2023.

Galactic Glitch was developed by Crunchy Leaf Games.

Galactic Glitch has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Galactic Glitch is a single player game.

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