Gravitron 2
- September 29, 2008
- Dark Castle Software
Get on SteamGravitron 2 is a challenging arcade gravity shooter with 40+ stages, featuring 3D sound, online highscores, and stylized neon vector graphics. It includes dramatic musical scores, particle effects, and 10 achievements for the Steam version. The game offers configurable controls and a bucket load of enemies and traps to navigate.
Reviews
- The game features precise controls and interesting level design, providing a challenging yet fair experience.
- It has a nostalgic retro aesthetic with timeless stylized graphics that appeal to fans of classic arcade games.
- The game offers a steep learning curve that rewards persistence, making it satisfying to progress through its levels.
- The mouse controls can be overly sensitive and frustrating, making gameplay difficult without a gamepad.
- Players can experience cheap deaths due to bouncing effects when hit by enemies in tight spaces.
- The lack of weapon or ship variety, along with broken online high scores, detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is challenging and reminiscent of classic titles like Lunar Lander, Gravitar, Tempest, and Choplifter, offering a unique and enjoyable experience despite some frustrating controls. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and appealing visual effects, which contribute to the overall fun.
“It is very difficult, but if you like lunar lander-style gameplay, this game is really awesome.”
“It delightfully merges gameplay elements from Gravitar, Tempest, and Choplifter!”
“Even though the controls are problematic and sometimes frustrating, it is still fun thanks to its gameplay mechanics and pleasant particle effects.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their timeless and stylized design, particularly appealing to fans of vector art. While the mouse controls may require some adjustment, they quickly become intuitive, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“Timeless stylized graphics (if you like that style).”
“Great graphics; mouse controls take a bit of getting used to but soon become second nature.”
“I've always enjoyed vector graphic style games.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the absence of Rob Hubbard's iconic music is a significant drawback, highlighting its importance to the overall experience.
“The only thing missing is the wonderful Rob Hubbard music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for improved control options, such as controller support or key remapping, to enhance the overall experience, suggesting that the current default controls may hinder replayability for some users.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by users who find amusement in the negative reviews, particularly those that criticize the game's difficulty, suggesting that the reactions to the challenge add a layer of comedic value.
“The half-hour negative reviews claiming it's 'too hard' are pretty funny.”
“The humor in the dialogue is spot on and keeps the game light-hearted.”
“I love how the game uses puns and clever wordplay to make even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
