GALAXIUM

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Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

26%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features colorful graphics and sound effects that match the retro arcade theme.
It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games like Space Invaders, appealing to fans of the genre.
Some players appreciate the addition of special abilities and the leaderboard feature, adding a layer of competition.

The gameplay is slow-paced and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement and excitement.
There are significant technical issues, including unskippable intros, poor controls, and no save or checkpoint system.
The game is criticized for being a low-quality clone of Space Invaders, lacking innovation and polish.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing its slow pace, unskippable intros, and repetitive level design, leading to a boring and unsatisfying experience. While some appreciate the attempt to introduce new mechanics to a classic "space invaders" format, many feel that the execution is amateurish and detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay is seen as weak and unrefined, failing to engage players effectively.
- “Classic invaders gameplay with a bunch of fun new mechanics - jump into the oncoming invasion, shoot bombs, get shields... compete on leaderboards or just progress through levels, destroying invading aliens with your cute robot.”
- “I can see it's striving to be unique, but sometimes it's best to take the mechanics that worked well and use them or improve upon them.”
- “The gameplay should show enough.”
- “The gameplay is just so slow.”
- “There are lots of issues such as the long game intro that can't be skipped, not being able to quit while in-game without finishing a level first, and boring gameplay.”
- “Gameplay feels slow and boring, and as far as I played it has very repetitive level design.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful and appealing, with some users appreciating the art style, particularly in the intro. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, as well as instances where the visuals can be confusing due to bright backgrounds obscuring projectiles. Overall, while the graphics enhance the experience, they are not considered groundbreaking.
- “I do like the art style, especially on the planets in the intro.”
- “Pretty good and colorful graphics, good sound effects and music that also match the ambiance of Galaxium.”
- “It's just Space Invaders but with some fresh graphics and a few special abilities added in.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics and sound design are nothing special.”
- “If anything, the visuals can sometimes be a little confusing, as the brighter backgrounds can make it difficult to see the brightly colored projectiles.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is widely criticized for being either non-existent or poorly executed, with many players finding the introduction overly lengthy and laughable. Reviewers describe the narrative as cringe-worthy and lacking depth, comparing it unfavorably to other games that prioritize gameplay over storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the story detracts from the gaming experience rather than enhancing it.
- “Epic story.”
- “Huge intro with like 5 pages of text that give a back story.”
- “Like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- “Story is non-existent and the intro was crap.”
- “Immediately the introduction is laughable, it's like they hired a homeless guy to write a cringe sci-fi storyline explained in 2 minutes, they make it so epic that once you see the robot you can't help but laugh.”
- “This game has no story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice soundtrack that complements the game's ambiance, others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying, with one user describing it as "the worst" due to its lack of variety. Overall, the sound effects and music seem to be inconsistent in quality, impacting the overall experience.
- “Good game, nice soundtrack.”
- “Pretty good and colorful graphics, good sound effects, and music that also matches the ambiance of Galaxium.”
- “Slow-paced, an inconsistent gun (sometimes passes right through targets for no reason), annoying sound effects, repetitive music, impossible to save progress.”
- “Music is the worst, it's the same stupid BGM playing in the background each level over and over again, it's enough to give you an aneurysm.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with some suggesting that it feels like a second life is required to manage the repetitive tasks involved.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “Absolutely tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities for different playthroughs.”
- “Each decision leads to unique outcomes, making you want to experience it all over again.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be surprisingly enjoyable, with some players expressing regret for not discovering it earlier.
- “It's funny how I missed this one in 2019!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of Galaxium has been criticized due to frequent bugs, including a notable issue where the game pauses unexpectedly in the main menu when the letter 'p' is typed, even during score entry. This instability detracts from the overall user experience, particularly for those engaging with the online leaderboard feature.
- “I should also mention that Galaxium has an online leaderboard for your overall combined score, and yes, this buggy game will pause within the main menu if you type 'p', even while entering a name under which to upload your score.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart my console.”