GravitreX Arcade

About

GravitreX started as a contender in the Swedish Game Awards Warm-up competition "80's Warm-up", which had 80's as its theme. GravitreX won that competition, and was later ported to Android. After a few years on Android, it was then turned into an arcade cabinet. Two or three cabinets still exist today, in different barcades in the Phoenix Arizona region. It has now come time to complete …

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique control scheme that allows players to switch between two ships, adding depth to the gameplay.
The local co-op mode provides a fun and chaotic experience, making it enjoyable for friends and family.
The level design and difficulty progression are well-executed, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience.

The game suffers from significant technical deficiencies, including a lack of resolution options and poor graphics quality.
Players are limited by a shared number of lives across both ships, which can lead to frustrating gameplay and repeated restarts.
The asking price is considered too high for the quality and content provided, especially when compared to other games on the market.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are intentionally designed to mimic early monochrome CRT displays and vector graphics, which some players find outdated and lacking in visual appeal. The absence of resolution options and graphics tweaks further detracts from the experience, leading to a perception of minimalism that may not meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to high-quality visuals.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “The art style and graphics are a bit too minimalistic.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game after a thorough narrative introduction. Overall, the transition from story to gameplay is smooth, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game mechanics are great.”
- “I've heard enough history and now I'm back to the game, where the gameplay is briefly explained.”
- “Heard enough history and now back to the game and the gameplay briefly explained.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story revolves around a mission where players must manage their ship's condition to prevent damage and avoid crashing, emphasizing the importance of decision-making in the narrative.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted, intertwining various plot lines that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing and often absurd damages that can occur to your ship, ranging from fuel leaks to catastrophic failures. Players find the experience entertaining, particularly as the difficulty gradually increases, making the gameplay both challenging and hilariously enjoyable.
- “Your ship can be damaged, and it can have horrible and rather funny damages, from fuel leaking to total disaster; everything is in it.”
- “The level difficulty curve starts low and increases moderately per level, and it's hilarious to play and get the levels done.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its fitting arcade style, enhancing the overall experience with great background pieces that add a unique charm.
- “The background music has an arcade style that fits perfectly into the game and adds a unique charm.”
- “There are great pieces of music playing in the background.”