Galaia
- July 18, 2024
- JgDoesThings
Get on Steam"Galaia is a cozy action-adventure roguelite where players explore the ever-changing ruins of the ancient kingdom of Galaia, defeating enemies and uncovering secrets to collect powerful Relics. Its fast and fun combat focuses on mobility and synergies, while the ruins hold many hidden secrets and collectibles. Developed by a single person, Galaia offers challenges for both newcomers and veteran roguelike players."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique dash/reload mechanic that encourages risky gameplay, making combat engaging and strategic.
- It has a beautiful art style and a variety of secrets to discover, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is beginner-friendly yet offers enough challenge for veterans, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
- The game is quite short and may lack replay value, leading to a feeling of it getting old quickly.
- There are performance issues reported, with some players experiencing low frame rates even on high-end hardware.
- The controls can feel unresponsive, and the dash mechanic has been criticized for its poor implementation, affecting gameplay negatively.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is highlighted by a unique dash/reload mechanic that encourages players to strategically manage their ammo for increased damage, creating a rewarding risk-reward dynamic. While the core mechanics and visuals are praised for their originality and tight design, some players feel the gameplay loop lacks depth, leading to concerns about replayability until more content is added. Overall, the game is considered a solid roguelite experience with potential for growth.
“Galaia is very tightly designed from the moment-to-moment gameplay to the in-run upgrades to the meta-progression permanent upgrades.”
“It's just a solid little roguelite with pleasant visuals, solid gameplay with an interesting hook - very much worth the asking price.”
“Unfortunately, I'm not really seeing myself replaying the game until more features, achievements, relics, etc. are implemented, because the gameplay loop is a bit lacking.”
“The main mechanic, reloading your gun by dashing, may feel uncomfortable initially, but it’s really well combined with the idea of megabullets, more powerful projectiles at the end of the charger.”
“Basically, it incentivizes risky gameplay - wanting to reach the end of your ammo each time before dashing to avoid incoming damage.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and polished indie art style, which enhances the overall exploration experience. Players appreciate the visual appeal and find it complements the engaging gameplay, although some have noted issues with movement responsiveness. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and value.
“Awesome game with many little secrets and a beautiful art style!”
“Lovely graphics that create the need to explore all the world.”
“Graphics look indie-style and well polished.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant performance issues even on high-end hardware, such as an Intel 12900k and RTX 3090, resulting in low frame rates at 4K resolution. While others report satisfactory performance, the inconsistency suggests that optimization may vary based on individual setups, particularly for those using Linux.
“The major deal breaker for me is the poor performance of this game. I have an Intel 12900K and RTX 3090, but the game runs at 30fps on 4K. I must play in 1080p, and even that only gets me 120fps.”
“Not sure if it's because I'm running it on Linux, but performance feels a little poor. Reading other reviews seems to be fine for others, so it may be my machine.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of build variety; it resembles an adventure game within a roguelite structure. Once players decipher the mechanics, they can achieve a conclusive successful run, which may diminish the incentive to replay.
“The game offers a unique experience with each playthrough, encouraging players to explore different strategies and approaches.”
“Every run feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the dynamic elements that change with each session.”
“The variety of challenges and outcomes keeps players coming back for more, making each playthrough feel rewarding.”
“There's not a ton of replay value in here in terms of build variety; it feels more like an adventure game built on the roguelite framework. Once you crack the code, you can put it all together to do a final successful golden run and feel like you've truly finished.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the beautiful visuals and enhancing the overall experience.
“The visuals are beautiful, and the music is also great.”
