Glow

About

Glow is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Impetus Games and was released on October 13, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Glow is a 2D top-down shooter with 3D graphics, where you control a Firefly battling evil spiders and critters. With numerous weapons, ordnance, and abilities to equip, players can customize their Firefly to their playstyle. Killing enemies increases your score, unlocking new perks and climbing the global online leaderboard, leading to a thrilling and challenging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience with engaging gameplay mechanics and unlockable weapons and perks.
It features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The game is well-suited for short play sessions, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.

The game is graphics heavy and may not perform well on lower-end hardware, leading to potential performance issues.
Keybindings are unchangeable, which can hinder gameplay and make it difficult for players to control their characters effectively.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited enemy variety in the early levels.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics are described as solid and decent, contributing to its imaginative design and engaging gameplay. However, it is also noted to be graphics-heavy, which may cause performance issues on lower-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they may require a capable graphics card for optimal experience.
- “It's an imaginative little game with decent graphics; it just needs better Xbox controller key bindings so you can fire without taking a hand off the controller.”
- “The game stays interesting through increasing difficulty, unlocking of abilities, and has solid graphics.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the graphics leave much to be desired and detract from the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are lackluster and do not match the creativity of the game's concept.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its awesome soundtrack that complements the minimalistic art style, creating a balance between serene and unsettling atmospheres. However, players express a desire for additional music during the user interface and a brighter overall aesthetic.
- “Glow constantly alternates between serene and unsettling; I like the minimalistic art style and the soundtrack is just awesome!”
- “I would love for there to be some music when in the UI, more maps available, and for the game to be brighter in general.”
- “Glow constantly alternates between serene and unsettling; I like the minimalistic art style, but the soundtrack is just awful!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is noted for being fun and original; however, it tends to become repetitive quickly, with players experiencing limited enemy variety, as evidenced by encountering only spiders up to level 4.