Gravitar: Recharged
- June 2, 2022
- Adamvision Studios
Yet another Atari arcade classic has received the Recharged treatment, and this time it’s Gravitar.
Get on SteamThe cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.
Reviews
- Gravitar features beautiful retro-stylish graphics and a calming electronic soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, requiring skill and patience, which appeals to fans of classic arcade games.
- Co-op missions and a variety of objectives add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks variety, especially in arcade mode, which may lead to boredom after a few levels.
- Some design choices, such as the multiple shots per button press and confusing background elements, detract from the aiming and overall experience.
- The game diverges significantly from the original, which may disappoint fans looking for a faithful recreation of the classic Gravitar.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around completing various missions across different planets, reminiscent of classic arcade gameplay, particularly appealing to fans of "Asteroids." Players can engage in both solo and co-op missions, utilizing various weapons and upgrades to enhance their experience, while the game also features an arcade mode focused on high scores. Overall, the mission structure and objectives provide a satisfying blend of challenge and nostalgia.
“If you love asteroids then you will definitely enjoy this game with its mission structure and different objectives that you need to achieve on the different planets.”
“I love the missions and can't wait to try the multiplayer!”
“Skill-based shooter with atmospheric retro vibes, mainly relaxed but sometimes challenging and with 24 missions, some of which are also suitable for joypad masochists.”
“/// story”
“You wanted to restart the mission where you left off?”
“Maybe the missions game let you upgrade your firing mode; I have only played the arcade mode so far.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in this new version are praised for their retro-stylish design and improved visuals, enhancing the overall experience with more enemies and obstacles. While many appreciate the updated look, some fans express nostalgia for the original vector graphics aesthetic, feeling that it adds a unique charm that is missed in the current 2.5D silhouette style. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, complemented by a fitting electronic soundtrack.
“This new version sports great retro-stylish graphics and a beautiful electronic soundtrack, simple controls yet challenging gameplay.”
“Lovely graphics, precise controls, nice shooting - a truly terrific entry in the recharged series.”
“All of that is back in this version: variable gravity, fuel consumption, and everything that made the first one challenging, but with better graphics, more enemies and obstacles, and other new tweaks that add to the challenge.”
“I looked for it on Steam and thought this was it with updated graphics.”
“I also miss the vector graphics aesthetic.”
“The 2.5D silhouette look they went with is fine, I just miss my 80s glowing vector graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features retro-stylish graphics and a captivating electronic soundtrack, with simple controls that provide a challenging experience. While it offers entertaining quick sessions, it suffers from repetitiveness and limited variety. The transition from the original arcade mechanics to a fuel-conservation and stealth approach enhances gravity mechanics but may simplify the overall gameplay.
“This new version sports great retro-stylish graphics and a beautiful electronic soundtrack, simple controls yet challenging gameplay.”
“This game has similar asteroids-style mechanics as the original.”
“Overall, the gameplay is repetitive and offers little variety, but is quite entertaining for a quick session.”
“They turned the unforgiving original arcade game into a fuel-conservation/stealth game that really enhances the gravity mechanics from the original.”
“This kind of dumbs down the gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this new version is praised for its beautiful electronic soundtrack, which enhances the retro-stylish graphics and contributes to a calming gameplay experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack contrasts effectively with the challenging gameplay, making it a standout feature of the recharged series.
“This new version sports great retro-stylish graphics and a beautiful electronic soundtrack.”
“I think objectively this is probably the best of the recharged series so far; it has an amazing soundtrack which contrasts with the gameplay. The calming music helps me avoid frustration, unlike the old arcade version.”
“The music is nice.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a skill-based shooter experience infused with atmospheric retro vibes, offering a mix of relaxed gameplay and challenging missions. With 24 missions available, it caters to both casual players and those seeking a more intense challenge.
“A skill-based shooter with atmospheric retro vibes, mainly relaxed but sometimes challenging, featuring 24 missions that cater to both casual players and joypad masochists.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from increased randomization in level layouts to enhance its replayability, indicating that current designs may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
“The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple character classes and branching storylines, I find myself coming back to explore different paths every time.”
“The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay unpredictable, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
“It could use a bit more randomization in the level layouts to make it replayable for longer.”
Critic Reviews
Gravitar: Recharged
Gravitar: Recharged is a fantastic modern take on an arcade classic. With an excellent challenge mode and cooperative action, this will keep you playing. Furthermore, the arcade mode is endless, tough, and enjoyable. + Brilliant vivid graphics. + Eerie sci-fi audio. + The controls are simple. + Addictive gameplay. - The flying can be tricky. (Rating: PEGI 3 Release date: 02/06/2022 Price: £7.99) (Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One, PC (Steam), Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)
70%Gravitar: Recharged Review – Spinning out of control
Gravitar: Recharged is an arcade staple made fresh for a new generation of fans, re-capturing the essence of what made the original game such a classic. The pixel graphics have been given a modern overhaul that make it look like it fits in the modern gamescape. It’s a pity the controls do not follow this trend, as they are frustrating and feel out of place when compared with their more contemporary counterparts. It will take patience and time to master this game, and while it may not pay off for some, the rewards can definitely be worth your efforts as the accruing score and bonuses make you soar through each planet flawlessly.
70%Gravitar: Recharged Review
Yet another Atari arcade classic has received the Recharged treatment, and this time it’s Gravitar.
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