Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising

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Galagan's Island is an Arcade style Space Shooter paying loving homage to classic arcade style & difficulty. This Bullet Hell is sure to satisfy your Shmup Shortage! Featuring 25 LEVELS of handcrafted whimsical charm. Formations so pretty you almost don't want to destroy them.

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
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game is a fun and improved version of Galaga, making it a great time killer.
The graphics and music are well-received, with many players enjoying the unique flight mechanics and overall gameplay experience.
It offers a good level of content for an Early Access game, with potential for more levels and features in the future.

The controls can be difficult to manage, especially without a joystick, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players have reported performance issues, such as slow motion during gameplay, even on lower settings.
The game can feel overwhelming with too many enemies and projectiles on screen, making it hard to enjoy the challenge.

music
24 mentions
33 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for the boss tracks, which enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack features a mix of personal taste, players appreciate the inclusion of bonus tracks from the original version in the DLC. The affordable pricing for the soundtrack and the game's content adds to its appeal as a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
- “The music is good overall and the boss music is fantastic.”
- “Bullet hell-esque Galaga with really good music, and enemy formations with minigame. It's a really good time killer for $5 and with content to soon be added.”
- “This DLC is free with the purchase of 'Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising OST,' which replaced some of the song tracks of the original version. However, the songs swapped out are included as bonus tracks.”
- “As for the songs, they are a matter of personal taste.”
- “This DLC is free with the purchase of 'Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising OST,' which replaced some of the song tracks of the original version.”
- “However, the songs swapped out are included as bonus tracks.”
gameplay
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring tight controls and a unique flight mechanic that adds innovation to the shmup genre. However, some players feel the difficulty curve is lacking, starting them at a high skill level, while recent adjustments have improved ship movement to enhance the bullet-dodging experience. Overall, the game offers a solid co-op experience alongside its core mechanics.
- “The gameplay is fantastic and actually has a fairly unique flight mechanic; unusual to see innovation in the genre but always welcome.”
- “In response to player feedback, we've turned down the 'floatiness' of the player ship movement to tighten up the player's controls and emphasize the bullet-dodging slow motion mechanics of the game.”
- “Gameplay: your typical schmup with gameplay that is already tight.”
- “Gameplay seems alright, but there doesn't seem to be much of a curve; it feels like they started me at what would be considered level 100.”
- “You can hold a button and they go away, but otherwise, they don't appear to have an effect on gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: your typical schmup with mechanics that feel overly familiar and lack innovation.”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as quite stunning, offering several settings and resolutions to choose from, although some users feel that other shmup games surpass them in visual quality. Overall, the graphics are a highlight of the experience.
- “Graphics: they are quite stunning, with several settings and resolutions to choose from.”
- “Both games are shmups with much better graphics than this.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the unexpected inclusion of a "boss rap," which many players find both lyrically amusing and surprising, adding a unique comedic element to the experience.
- “There is a 'boss rap' which I thought was hilarious, both lyrically and because it comes out of nowhere.”