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 features a unique fusion system that adds strategic depth to gameplay, allowing players to switch and upgrade ships during play.
- The game offers a perfect balance of accessibility and ramping difficulty, making it suitable for both newcomers and veterans of the shoot 'em up genre.
- With its vibrant graphics, smooth controls, and high replay value, Grand Brix Shooter provides an engaging and entertaining experience for fans of bullet hell games.
- Some players find the game to be quite challenging, which may deter those who prefer a more casual gaming experience.
- The sound effects are considered simple and could benefit from improvement to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- There are balancing issues with certain units, leading to some being perceived as less useful compared to others.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring multiple power-ups and a unique fusion system that allows players to switch and level up different ships, adding variety and depth. While the action can become chaotic, it maintains a challenging yet fair difficulty balance, ensuring a fun experience without slowdowns. Overall, the mechanics are clear and solid, making it a standout shmup despite mixed feelings about the graphics.
“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 pretty fun :)”
“A lot of stuff happening, no slowdowns, challenging but fair, some nice gameplay twists due to the fusion system, all in all not much to complain about.”
“The unique fusion system is somewhat interesting, which causes a change in gameplay style every time a player starts a new game.”
“If your ship takes damage, you can switch it out for another ship you find during gameplay, but you'll have to level it up again if you switch.”
“I need to admit that I wasn't (and still am not) a big fan of the graphics design choices that were made in this one, but then again: it's a shmup, and that means it's all about the gameplay.”
“The mechanics of the game are very clear, the player ship is obvious and visible.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a crisp, clean, and colorful design that enhances gameplay without causing visual confusion. While some players may not favor the artistic choices, the simplicity of the art style and smooth visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, complemented by an excellent soundtrack.
“The visuals are crisp, clean, and colorful, without creating any visual confusion, and the music is fantastic and sets a great atmosphere.”
“I really like the simplicity of the art style as well.”
“I need to admit that I wasn't (and still am not) a big fan of the graphic design choices that were made in this one, but then again: it's a shmup, and that means it's all about the gameplay.”
“The graphics are also smooth and nothing ever feels confusing.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is often viewed as irrelevant, with some players feeling it does not significantly impact gameplay. However, there are engaging story campaigns available in arcade mode, and hidden quests can unlock powerful units that aid in overcoming challenging boss battles. Challenge mode focuses on achieving high scores rather than narrative depth.
“In addition, secret units with great power can be unlocked through achieving some hidden quests, making it easier to win challenging boss battles.”
“You can enjoy story campaigns in arcade mode, and challenge mode aims to achieve the highest scores.”
“If I had to point out, the story seemed to be irrelevant to the game.”
“The narrative felt disjointed and failed to engage me throughout the gameplay.”
“The characters lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 yet fitting for the overall experience.
“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 is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
“The audio tracks feel repetitive and lack variety, making them dull over time.”
- 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 and sets a great atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that once the unit is powered up, both performance and visual quality see significant improvements, indicating effective optimization.
“Once your unit is powered up, the overall performance and appearance are enhanced.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers high replay value, suggesting that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
“The game offers high replay value, with multiple paths and endings that encourage you to play through it again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse character choices and dynamic storylines.”
“The random events and challenges keep the gameplay exciting, making you want to dive back in for another round.”
