Gravity Storm: First Mission

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Gravity Storm: First Mission is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Jampley Games and was released on September 5, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Break the laws of physics, dash and shoot your way through levels full of hazards and machines gone rogue. In this retro game, you control Project Gravity Storm an advance machine able to control gravity itself; however, the mother computer will not make things easy for you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

Engaging gravity switching mechanic that adds depth and challenge to gameplay.
Smooth and fluid controls with satisfying combat and puzzle elements.
Well-designed levels and bosses that offer a fair but challenging experience with good replayability.

Some bosses and sections can be quite difficult and may feel frustrating to some players.
Special abilities feel underutilized due to fast energy consumption and infrequent use.
Certain audio balance issues with sound effects being too loud by default.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
52%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth, fluid controls and innovative gravity-flipping mechanic, which adds depth and variety reminiscent of the NES game Metal Storm. It balances challenge and fairness through diverse moves and level design, rewarding skillful, efficient play and offering strong replayability for modifiers, score-attacking, and speedrunning. Overall, the mechanics provide a fresh, polished, and engaging experience that stands out in the indie run-and-gun platformer genre.
- “Indie game with incredibly smooth control; even in the more challenging rooms it feels great, with a lot of different mechanics you can use to your advantage.”
- “The gravity switching mechanic affects the whole environment, which is not only fun to see, but is needed to pass some enemies.”
- “Talking about moves, the controls are simple but the ability to systematically combine a basic action with a direction is what gives a lot of depth to the gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in the game is well-received, praised for its retro-inspired soundtrack that intensifies in later stages and complements the gameplay. While generally great and satisfying, some users note that sound effects can overpower the music by default, recommending volume adjustments for optimal experience. Overall, the music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The art and music are good, and it definitely brings back some of that retro difficulty.”
- “The OST is great!”
- “The animations were cute, and the music was great.”
- “The sound effects are way too loud by default, and the music gets pretty wild as the game progresses.”
- “Music goes absolutely crazy too.”
- “Adjust your volumes to 100 master, 100 music, 30 sound for a better experience.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game offers strong replayability through high scores, speed-running, and modifiers, appealing to players who enjoy challenging themselves without making these elements mandatory. While the initial playthrough is short, additional content and mechanics provide substantial extra playtime and motivation to replay.
- “Pick this one up if you're looking for a fun platformer that incentivizes replayability through high scores and speed-runs but doesn't force that aspect of the game on you as a requirement.”
- “A first playthrough will be fairly short, but if you enjoy the mechanics and like modifiers or score-attacking / speedrunning, there's plenty of replayability.”
- “Gravity Storm also has plenty of stuff after the main game that gives the game plenty of replay value and extra play time.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics effectively capture a polished retro aesthetic, with artwork and animations that add strong personality to the main character. The visuals complement the game's simple run-and-gun platformer style, enhancing the overall vibe and fluidity.
- “The artwork totally nails the retro aesthetic, and the animations of the main character give it a lot of personality.”
- “The vibes go super well with the retro style of the visuals!”
- “For a simple run and gun action platformer with a simple art style, this game is very well polished with fluid mechanics.”