Galagan's Island: Reprymian Rising
- June 12, 2015
- Skinny Jean Death Studios
Get on SteamGalagan'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.
Reviews
- The game is a fun and engaging space shooter that offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Galaga.
- The graphics and music are well-received, with many players appreciating the unique flight mechanics and overall presentation.
- It provides a good level of challenge and content, with potential for future updates and additional levels.
- 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 at times due to the sheer number of enemies and projectiles on screen, making it hard to enjoy.
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with standout boss tracks and a relaxing overall vibe that enhances the gameplay experience. While the soundtrack features a mix of personal taste, players appreciate the inclusion of bonus tracks from the original version in the DLC. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a worthwhile addition for fans.
“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.”
“The songs switched out will stay on the OST as bonus tracks.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a unique flight mechanic that adds innovation to the typical shoot 'em up (schmup) genre. While some players feel the initial difficulty is too high, recent adjustments have improved control responsiveness and emphasized bullet-dodging mechanics, enhancing the overall experience. Co-op gameplay is also highlighted as a positive aspect.
“The gameplay is fantastic and actually has a fairly unique flight mechanic; unusual to see innovation in the genre but always welcome.”
“Gameplay: your typical schmup with gameplay that is already tight.”
“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 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 of normal test.”
“You can hold a button and they go away, but otherwise, they don't appear to have an effect on gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as quite stunning, offering several settings and resolutions to enhance the visual experience, especially when compared to other shmups.
“Graphics: they are quite stunning, with several settings and resolutions to choose from.”
“Both games are shmups with much better graphics than this.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected moments, such as a surprising "boss rap" that players found both lyrically amusing and delightfully out of place.
“There is a 'boss rap' which I thought was hilarious, both lyrically and because it comes out of nowhere.”
“The game's witty dialogue had me laughing out loud at unexpected moments.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
