Galactic Thunderdome

About

"Galactic Thunderdome" is a physics-based platform brawler game with a variety of items, unique characters, and game modes. If offers local multiplayer for up to 8 players and Steam Remote Play for up to 5 people. Players can compete in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Treasure Hunt, and Last Stand modes, or test their skills in single-player Gauntlets. The goal is to conquer the chaotic world of the Thunderdome and emerge victorious.

Genres & Tags

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of unique and creative weapons, allowing for diverse combat strategies and chaotic gameplay.
The physics engine is highly praised, making every interaction feel satisfying and adding an extra layer of fun to the multiplayer experience.
It's an incredibly fun party game that shines in local multiplayer, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games while being polished and engaging.

The matchmaking system is currently lacking, making it difficult to find random players for multiplayer matches.
Some players find the controls challenging to master initially, which may deter newcomers from fully enjoying the game right away.
The single-player content is limited compared to the multiplayer experience, leaving some players wanting more in that aspect.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a wide variety of weapons and combat strategies that encourage creativity and skill mastery. Players appreciate the smooth controls, impressive content variety, and well-executed physics, making for a polished and immersive experience. While some mechanics, like the second shield, received criticism, the overall consensus highlights the game's unique and entertaining brawler experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The amount of content is impressive - tons of maps, multiple game modes (deathmatch, co-op, gauntlet), and a well-designed tutorial that actually teaches you the mechanics properly.”
- “If you are someone who likes brawlers but want to try something unique, this is it. The gameplay is different from any other brawler and gives you a lot of room for improvement. You can use 2 weapons, a barrier, a dash, and an ability all at the same time, so if you like fast-paced combat with fast reflexes, you'll find this challenging and entertaining.”
- “All the interactions with weapons and explosions are pretty satisfying, and everything is in its place and polished in terms of art and mechanics.”
- “A second shield is a really bad mechanic to give a character.”
- “The tutorial explains the controls and gameplay pretty well.”
- “If you are someone who likes brawlers but want to try something unique, this is it, the gameplay is different from any other brawler and gives you a lot of room for improvement.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their detailed and polished quality, enhancing the immersive experience of the game. The art style is appealing, and the gory visuals during character kills add to the fun of the brawler gameplay. Overall, the attention to detail contributes significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The attention to detail and quality are amazing, from highly detailed graphics down to smooth gameplay; it feels polished and immersive.”
- “Fun brawler with a nice art style.”
- “Really liked the gory graphics when killing characters.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's humor, highlighting its variety of hilarious moments and creative ways to defeat opponents or meet their own demise. The use of physics adds to the comedic experience, with characters often flying around in amusing ways, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “Even playing on my own, I've been hooked by the sheer variety and hilarious moments this game throws at you.”
- “There is also a fun variety of ways in which you can take down an opponent or you, yourself, could die, leading to some hilarious moments.”
- “I love physics in games because I find it funny when the characters go flying around, and this game takes a lot of advantage of it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that implementing custom weapon whitelisting and blacklisting for maps could significantly enhance the game's replayability, offering players more varied and personalized experiences.
- “The custom weapon whitelisting and blacklisting for maps significantly enhances replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse strategies available.”
- “The variety of game modes and challenges keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Custom weapon whitelisting/blacklisting for maps would exponentially increase replayability.”
- “The lack of diverse game modes really limits the replayability of this title.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, experiencing joy and exhilaration from intense moments, such as defeating opponents in creative and unexpected ways. This blend of humor and excitement contributes to a memorable and emotionally engaging gameplay experience.
- “Today I blew my opponent into a spinning blade of death with a leaf blower... I cried tears of joy!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game includes a mix of microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, NFTs, and subscription services, which some players find overwhelming and reminiscent of trends popularized by games like Fortnite.
- “In this game, I encountered microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, NFTs, Fortnite kids, and subscription services all in one place.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It seems like every aspect of the game is designed to push players towards spending more money.”