Galactivore

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Galactivore is a single player platformer game with a violence theme. It was developed by Invisible Hand Corp. and was released on July 15, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

GALACTIVORE is a retro action-platformer set in the year 2068. You play a lone traveller that gets caught up in the biggest conflict of the galaxy. Demo version 3.0 is out now! This version features four levels, three boss fights and four additional ammo types for your arsenal. The entire game is now in 60 fps as opposed to the earlier 30 fps version.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Galactivore features charming retro graphics and a catchy soundtrack, reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man and Ninja Gaiden.
The game offers a rewarding sense of achievement as players improve their skills through challenging levels and unlockable weapons.
It includes a variety of secrets to discover, fun boss battles, and a unique storyline that adds depth to the gameplay experience.

The difficulty spikes significantly towards the end, with some levels feeling unfair and frustrating due to enemy attacks and platforming challenges.
The game has issues with ammo scarcity for special weapons, making certain areas unnecessarily difficult to navigate.
The final stages and endings are considered disappointing by some players, detracting from the overall experience despite a strong start.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful pixel art style, reminiscent of classic SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis designs. Reviewers highlight the vibrant colors and attention to detail, noting that it stands out as one of the best in the pixel art genre, while also incorporating a gory aesthetic that adds to the overall experience.
- “Graphically, this is one of the best pixel art games I've seen in a while.”
- “Nice colorful pixel art graphics, great soundtrack, and the bosses are fun and challenging.”
- “The Metroid vibe is more of a graphical bit, and the general vibe of things.”
- “Beautiful SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis era design and graphics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, reminiscent of classic 16-bit titles, particularly drawing inspiration from the Sega Mega Drive. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the fast-paced gameplay and vibrant pixel art graphics, enhancing the overall fun and immersive experience.
- “Presentation-wise, it has this certain 16-bit look and feel to it, inspired by classics like Mega Man and Contra, but despite that, it reminded me more of the Sega Mega Drive because of the instrumentation on the soundtrack.”
- “It's fast-paced and really well made in terms of the overall concept, the level design, the graphic design, and the music, and on top of that, it's really fun!”
- “Nice colorful pixel art graphics, great soundtrack, and the bosses are fun and challenging.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While the game has a nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic, the soundtrack doesn't capture the charm of its inspirations.”
- “The instrumentation on the soundtrack is reminiscent of the Sega Mega Drive, but it ultimately falls flat and doesn't enhance the experience.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story features a simple yet engaging narrative where players assume the role of a mercenary hired by space police, with a mix of fun and violent animations, big bosses, and secrets to uncover. While some players found the storyline decent and enjoyable, others appreciated the choice of sides and the overall crazy plot, complemented by catchy music and impressive graphics.
- “It even has a good story in which you can choose a side to fight for.”
- “Fun, violent animations, secrets to find, a crazy storyline, big bosses, weapons to unlock, and very catchy music.”
- “The story was alright.”
- “Man, the one particular enemy that serves a pretty crucial story point?”
- “Story is simple; you’re a mercenary who gets hired by the space police.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by tight and responsive controls, but it presents significant challenges, particularly on harder difficulties, with constant enemy respawns and frustrating mechanics like disappearing platforms and giant beams. While some players appreciate the challenge, others feel the game struggles to balance difficulty with enjoyable gameplay.
- “Tight and responsive controls and gameplay.”
- “Challenging gameplay, especially on hard difficulty.”
- “Enemies everywhere (some constantly respawning unless you destroy their spawning machine... which is straight up impossible sometimes), tiny platforms on top of that, and they introduce some of the most annoying mechanics so far: disappearing platforms over bottomless pits, and giant beams.”