Grand Brix Shooter
- August 29, 2019
- Intragames
Get on Steam"Grand Brix Shooter" is a fast-paced shoot 'em up game with intense action and stunning pixel art graphics. Players control a plane equipped with various weapons and power-ups, fighting against hordes of enemy aircraft and bosses in a side-scrolling format. The game features upgradeable planes, a variety of missions, and a unique "plane migration" system that lets players switch between different planes on the fly.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Grand Brix Shooter offers a great balance of accessibility and ramping difficulty, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced players.
- The game features a variety of power-ups and fusion abilities, adding depth and strategy to the gameplay.
- Visually appealing with crisp graphics and a straightforward art style, the game provides an enjoyable atmosphere complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
- Some units in the game are considered useless, leading to balancing issues that can affect gameplay experience.
- The game can become chaotic, which may overwhelm players, especially those new to the bullet hell genre.
- While the game is fun, some players feel it lacks depth compared to other shooter games, making it seem average in a crowded genre.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring multiple power-ups that can be upgraded and swapped for healing, adding a strategic layer to the experience. While it can become chaotic at times, the mechanics are clear and the difficulty is well-balanced, making for a fun and enjoyable shmup experience.
“Another shmup game that plays rather well with multiple power-ups to use and upgrade, then swap to another power to heal, which is a neat mechanic. It can get a tad chaotic, but otherwise, it's pretty fun!”
“The mechanics of the game are very clear; the player ship is obvious and visible.”
“This game really manages to find the sweet spot in terms of difficulty and mechanics.”
“The mechanics of the game are very clear, but the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth.”
“While the game has potential, the controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay is marred by a lack of variety in levels and enemies, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their crisp, clean, and colorful visuals that maintain clarity without confusion. The smooth art style and simplicity enhance the overall aesthetic, complemented by fantastic music that enriches the atmosphere.
“The visuals are crisp, clean, and colorful, without creating any visual confusion.”
“The graphics are smooth, and nothing ever feels confusing.”
“I really like the simplicity of the art style as well.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for creating a fantastic atmosphere, although some users find the soundtrack to be merely adequate. Overall, it complements the crisp and colorful visuals effectively.
“The visuals are crisp, clean, and colorful, without creating any visual confusion, and the music is fantastic and sets a great atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is mediocre at best, though it fits the game's theme.”
“The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The audio quality of the tracks is disappointing and detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its crisp, clean, and colorful visuals that avoid confusion, complemented by fantastic music that effectively sets the mood.
“The visuals are crisp, clean, and colorful, without creating any visual confusion, and the music is fantastic, setting a great atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as irrelevant to the overall game experience, suggesting it lacks significance or connection to the gameplay.
“If I had to point out, the story seemed to be irrelevant to the game.”
“The plot was predictable and lacked any real depth.”
“Character development was minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
