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GravitreX Arcade

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44%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, story
73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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GravitreX Arcade is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Martin Hjerne and was released on March 3, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
  • Unique physics-based gameplay featuring control of two ships and use of a grappling hook adds depth and challenge.
  • Local co-op mode offers chaotic and fun multiplayer experience for players and families.
  • Well-designed level progression with a good difficulty curve and motivating arcade-style music.
  • Minimalist and outdated graphics with no resolution or graphics settings customization diminish visual appeal.
  • Lack of control customization and harsh penalty for losing lives can make the game frustrating and inaccessible for some players.
  • Technical limitations such as fixed 4:3 aspect ratio and low player base indicate poor optimization and low community engagement.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are intentionally minimalistic, aiming to replicate early monochrome CRT and vector display styles, but lack modern visual options like resolution settings or tweaks. While this retro aesthetic fits the game's theme, many users find the graphics outdated and unimpressive for a PC game.

    • “The game successfully reproduces early monochrome CRT display style and vector graphics, capturing a nostalgic aesthetic.”
    • “The minimalist art style and graphics create a distinct and focused visual theme.”
    • “The graphics effectively emulate classic vector visuals, contributing to the game's unique retro atmosphere.”
    • “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

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and engaging design, providing an enjoyable experience once the story elements are set aside. Users appreciate the clear explanation and smooth transition from story to gameplay.

    • “Game mechanic is great.”
    • “Genug Geschichte gehört und nun zurück zum Spiel und das Gameplay kurz erklärt:”
    • “Heard enough history and now back to the game and the gameplay briefly explained:”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect is minimally discussed and closely tied to gameplay mechanics involving managing ship damage to complete missions. There is little narrative detail, with emphasis on the consequences of in-game actions rather than plot depth.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing and exaggerated ship damage scenarios, ranging from fuel leaks to complete disasters. Players find the increasing level difficulty entertaining and enjoy the comedic gameplay experience.

    • “Your ship can be damaged, and it can have horrible and rather funny damages, from fuel leaking to total disaster everything is in it.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features fitting arcade-style tracks that enhance the game’s atmosphere, with standout background pieces that add a special touch.

    • “In the background, there is matching arcade-style music that fits very well into the game and has that certain something.”
    • “Great pieces of music in the background.”
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GravitreX Arcade is a casual platformer game with science fiction theme.

GravitreX Arcade is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

GravitreX Arcade was released on March 3, 2021.

GravitreX Arcade was developed by Martin Hjerne.

GravitreX Arcade has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked GravitreX Arcade for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

GravitreX Arcade is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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