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Galaxy Highways

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92%Game Brain Score
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replayability
100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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Galaxy Highways is a single player tactical action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Nanopike and was released on October 1, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
music15 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fun combat with tight controls and a variety of weapons and upgrades.
  • Beautiful pixel art and a catchy retro soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
  • Unique gameplay mechanics, such as 'soft arenas' and battleship missions, add depth to the traditional twin-stick shooter format.
  • Some missions, particularly those involving larger ships, can feel clunky and frustrating to control.
  • The upgrade system can be inconsistent, with some upgrades feeling less impactful than expected.
  • Lack of immersive storytelling and voiceovers may leave some players wanting more narrative depth.
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy retro soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with its energetic and immersive qualities. While some players find certain tracks generic or annoying over time, the majority appreciate the blend of rock and synth elements that complement the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and excitement.

    • “The soundtrack slaps, and the enemy variety keeps things fresh.”
    • “Amazingly polished twin-stick throwback with very fun progression, addictive gameplay, hype music and flashy graphics.”
    • “The incredible soundtrack and stunning visuals create an immersive experience, and every intense battle kept me hooked.”
    • “The only downside here is the music is generic.”
    • “It works when the soundtrack is minimal space synths, but generally it's fake-sounding guitar rock and a bit annoying after a while.”
    • “It seems like everyone is liking the music except me.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game serves primarily as a backdrop for the action, with players noting that it is not the main focus, as the gameplay excels in combat and mission variety. While some players appreciated the pulpy sci-fi narrative and the structure of missions, they expressed a desire for more immersive storytelling elements, such as voiceovers. Overall, the story is considered adequate but secondary to the engaging gameplay experience.

    • “I completed the story and I hope they add more.”
    • “Varied mission structure; it has a story too, which is fine for this type of game - gives a good backdrop for the missions.”
    • “Progress through the story and purchase upgrades to both your base and two classes of playable starship.”
    • “The story is window dressing to give an excuse to fly around and shoot the enemies (we're here for the explosions and not expositions anyway).”
    • “Blast aliens, dodge lights, and ignore the story.”
    • “Story is okay, but it's not the core of the game, which is its combat, and that's where the game excels.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by tight, responsive controls and a unique mechanic that encourages experimentation with weapon upgrades, enhancing the overall fun experience. While the twin-stick arcade style offers polished graphics and an engaging soundtrack, some players note a lack of variety in weapons and encounters. Overall, the gameplay is addictive and well-designed, keeping players engaged with its dynamic mechanics and level design.

    • “Great unique mechanic on top of a solid, all around fun experience.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and polished, and it always keeps you on your toes.”
    • “The 'high HP, low speed, low damage, and low evade' ship model is... not great compared to the 'glass cannon' and 'jack of all trades' as the bullet hell mechanics expect you to dodge more than 'tank hits'.”
    • “The gameplay is tight and varied, keeping things fresh and exciting.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay is tight and responsive, especially in the main missions.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their vibrant visuals, polished aesthetics, and flashy effects, contributing to an immersive experience during intense gameplay. Players appreciate the variety in enemy and weapon designs, as well as the retro vibes that complement the engaging soundtrack. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and smooth controls enhances the addictive nature of the game.

    • “The vibrant visuals, smooth controls, and intense space battles keep me coming back.”
    • “Amazingly polished twin-stick throwback with very fun progression, addictive gameplay, hype music, and flashy graphics.”
    • “The incredible soundtrack and stunning visuals create an immersive experience, and every intense battle kept me hooked.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable to rebuild their ships in various ways, others feel it lacks depth beyond higher difficulty levels and hope for additional modes to enhance replay value.

    • “Super fun game with a lot of replayability, since you can build your ship in so many ways.”
    • “Not much replay value, aside from doing it all again on a higher difficulty, so no roguelite elements (yet?).”
    • “I also hope they add some other modes for more replayability.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report high satisfaction with the game's stability, particularly noting its smooth performance on the Steam Deck.

    • “I'm super happy with the purchase, and I'm also very pleased that it runs great on Steam Deck.”
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Galaxy Highways is a tactical action adventure game with science fiction theme.

Galaxy Highways is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Galaxy Highways was released on October 1, 2023.

Galaxy Highways was developed by Nanopike.

Galaxy Highways has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Galaxy Highways is a single player game.

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