Gamma Bros
- December 10, 2018
- Pixeljam
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Gamma Bros," the titular brothers face alien attacks during their commute from a Jupiter space station to Earth. As the player, it's your job to ensure their safety and help them reach home for dinner. This free, action-packed game offers a fun challenge with each playthrough. If you enjoy it, check out the discounted Pixeljam Collection for more games.
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Reviews
- Charming retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack enhance the nostalgic experience.
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a decent challenge, especially for newcomers, with replay value through different difficulty levels.
- The game has been well-received as a fun twin-stick shooter, with potential for future updates and improvements.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content for the price.
- There are concerns about the lack of significant updates since its initial release, leading to doubts about future improvements.
- Technical issues, such as missing native extensions, can hinder the gaming experience for some players.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy chiptune soundtrack, which complements the retro pixel art and enhances the overall nostalgic feel. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the sound effects and how well they align with the game's aesthetic, making it a standout feature that many wish would be available as a standalone soundtrack.
“Charming and challenging, with a catchy soundtrack.”
“I only wish they'd release the soundtrack, because it's one of the best sets of chiptune jams this side of the galaxy.”
“The graphics and music are really good and match the game up well.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a strong addictive quality, particularly in its shooting mechanics, which many players find engaging from the outset. However, some users express disappointment with the game's short duration, suggesting it could benefit from a longer playtime.
“I was amazed by its addictive shooter gameplay, and I immediately loved this game from the start.”
“I think it should be 5 for its short gameplay time.”
“I was amazed by its shooter addiction and gameplay it had towards me, and immediately loved this game from the start.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and nostalgic appeal, effectively complementing the game's music. Overall, the visuals and audio create a cohesive and engaging experience for players.
“The graphics and music are really good and match the game well.”
“The controls are simple to use, and the music and visuals are very nostalgic.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers significant replay value through various difficulty levels, its short duration of about an hour and rigid level structure limit overall replayability. Players suggest that extending the game's length could enhance the experience.
“However, the length of the game, compounded by its rigid level structure, leaves it with relatively minimal replayability.”
“The only thing I recommend is to make the game longer because it takes about an hour to beat without game overs in one run, but it still has lots of replay value when it comes to playing different difficulties.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players expressing an immediate emotional connection and fondness for it since their first encounter on flash gaming sites.
“From the moment I first discovered this game on various flash gaming sites in my youth, I fell in love with the atmosphere immediately.”
