- March 11, 2016
- Li0nSword
Generic Space Shooter
83%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
stability
83% User Score 72 reviews
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About
"Generic Space Shooter" is a classic arcade-style space shooter game. The objective is to destroy waves of incoming enemies while avoiding their attacks and collecting power-ups. With upgradable weapons and ships, players can customize their spacecraft to fit their playstyle.

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
- The game is fun, simple, and addictive, making it easy for anyone to pick up and play.
- It offers a variety of power-ups and unlockable ships, enhancing replay value and keeping gameplay interesting.
- The controls are straightforward, allowing players to focus on the action without being overwhelmed.
- The controls can be frustrating, as players cannot shoot and move simultaneously, and there is no option to customize them.
- The pacing and difficulty curve can be off, with early levels feeling slow and enemies becoming overly challenging too quickly.
- There are game-breaking glitches, such as enemies getting stuck off-screen, which can disrupt gameplay significantly.
- gameplay4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is praised for its immediate accessibility, allowing players to engage with all mechanics from the start without waiting for unlocks. As players progress, they enjoy upgrading to larger ships and encountering various features like fast shots and boss battles, which enhance the addictive, score-chasing experience reminiscent of classic arcade games. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging challenge that keeps players coming back for more.
“I appreciate that it puts all the mechanics up front and you don't have to wait to unlock things (what you unlock is just how long/how often for power-ups).”
“Wow, really fun and addictive little game! At first, I was like 'meh', but as you progress, you begin to get bigger and better ships. The gameplay is really fun, and there are lots of little features such as fast shots and deep impact bullets. You can collect more ammo, and there are boss battles where you really have to be fast and think while other little ships swarm around you. It's a really good, addictive game if you like getting high scores like the old arcade classics; then you should really give this game a go!”