Grav Blazer Squared
- September 8, 2017
- Ripknot Systems
Get on Steam"Grav Blazer Squared" is an arcade space shooter with fast-paced action and procedurally generated levels. Players must defeat all space bases in each sector, with enemy ship type and strength determined by sector difficulty. The game features skill-based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, and endless levels that increase in difficulty. Additional features include a new special attack, all new graphic approach, new mini map, and rotational controlled special attacks.
Reviews
- Significant increase in graphics compared to its predecessor.
- Easier to control ship enhances the gameplay experience.
- Offers a simple and straightforward gameplay for casual players.
- Many features are non-functional and the controls feel poor.
- Lack of clear visual cues and instructions leads to confusion.
- Overall gameplay is simplistic and lacks depth, resulting in a short-lived experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in Grav Blazer Squared show a notable improvement, featuring enhanced visuals and a more manageable ship control system, along with the addition of a minimap. However, opinions vary on the art style, with some preferring the original game's aesthetic, while individual graphic elements are described as inconsistent, ranging from decent to subpar.
“Individual graphics range from 'decent for flash' (weapon particles) to 'bad clipart' (asteroids, some enemy bases).”
“Personally, I prefer the art style of the first game.”
“What Grav Blazer Squared has to offer is a significant increase in graphics, a slightly easier to control ship, and a minimap.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its simplicity, featuring only a basic drum and guitar loop, which many players find repetitive and uninspired. The overall sound design, including gameplay noises, detracts from the experience, leading to a lack of enjoyment in the audio aspect.
“The soundtrack seems to consist of a single very basic drum and guitar loop.”
“I'm not sure whether the 'music' or the constant 'bloop-bloop-bloop-boom-bloop-bloop-bloop-boom' of gameplay is worse.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, overshadowed by distracting sound effects, despite the game's vibrant visuals.
“The game is very colorful, but I found the gameplay to be lacking, even for a cheap production.”
“I'm not sure whether the music or the constant 'bloop-bloop-bloop-boom-bloop-bloop-bloop-boom' of gameplay is worse.”
