Galaia

About

"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."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Galia offers a refined and enjoyable rogue-lite experience that can be completed in just a few hours, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
The unique dash mechanic that reloads your shots while also providing critical damage opportunities adds depth to the gameplay and encourages strategic movement.
The game features beautiful graphics, engaging combat, and a variety of secrets to discover, making each run feel rewarding and fun.

The game can feel repetitive after a few runs, and some players noted a lack of variety in character upgrades and overall content.
There are performance issues reported, with some players experiencing low frame rates even on high-end hardware, which detracts from the overall experience.
The dash mechanic, while innovative, has been criticized for its poor implementation, leading to frustrating moments where players feel they are not properly invulnerable during dashes.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the dash/reload system that encourages strategic play and risk-taking. Players enjoy the engaging and rewarding experience, complemented by a solid progression system and appealing visuals, although some express a desire for more content to enhance replayability. Overall, the game offers a unique and enjoyable roguelite experience, despite its relatively short length.
- “I love the megashot mechanic and building around that is a ton of fun and felt really refreshing.”
- “Basically, it incentivizes risky gameplay - wanting to reach the end of your ammo each time before dashing to avoid incoming damage.”
- “The gameplay is really smooth and I love the dash/dodge mechanics.”
- “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 amount of content is short as you can get all achievements in about 3-4 hours, but the gameplay makes up for it.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and polished art style, reminiscent of indie titles like Tunic. Players appreciate the visuals for enhancing the exploration experience, although some note that movement mechanics could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal and gameplay enjoyment.
- “Awesome game with many little secrets and a beautiful art style!”
- “Lovely graphics that create the need to explore all the world.”
- “The graphics remind me of Tunic, so honestly it's quite beautiful to look at.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant performance issues, such as low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While one player reported only achieving 30fps at 4K resolution with an Intel 12900k and RTX 3090, others seem to have a better experience, suggesting that performance may vary based on individual setups or operating systems.
- “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 30 FPS on 4K. I must play in 1080p, and even that only gets me 120 FPS.”
- “Not sure if it's because I'm running it on Linux, but performance feels a little poor. Reading other reviews seems to indicate that others are fine, so it may be my machine.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of build variety; it resembles an adventure game within a roguelite framework, where players may feel a sense of completion after achieving a successful run.
- “The game offers a unique blend of adventure and roguelite elements, making each run feel fresh and engaging, even if the build variety is somewhat limited.”
- “Once you understand the mechanics, the satisfaction of completing a successful run keeps you coming back for more, as you strive to perfect your strategy.”
- “The thrill of discovering new strategies and optimizing your approach adds a layer of replayability that keeps the experience exciting.”
- “There's not a ton of replay value 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 run and feel like you've truly finished.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices and variations in gameplay makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “The game lacks the depth needed for replayability. Once you've seen everything, there's not much left to draw you back in.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing its beautiful visuals and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The visuals are beautiful, and the music is also great.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is uniquely crafted, making every moment in the game feel special.”