GROOD
- March 31, 2018
- CC ARTS
Get on Steam"Grood" is a shooter game that offers various play styles, including local multi-player for up to 2 players, co-op, and single-player modes, all with a split-screen feature. As the pilot of a powerful ship called Grood, your mission is to annihilate an army of robotic enemies and bosses in different environments and weather conditions. The game offers a classic shoot'em up arcade gameplay with vibrant effects and a heavy metal soundtrack, while also allowing for tactical thinking.
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Reviews
- The game features a retro feel with good graphics and an awesome heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the frenetic gameplay.
- It's a well-crafted and challenging SHMUP that tests players' skills and reflexes, making it appealing for hardcore gamers.
- The game has smooth controls and a fun aesthetic, providing an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate fast-paced arcade shooters.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, which may deter players who are not hardcore gamers or easily frustrated by challenging gameplay.
- Levels and enemies can feel repetitive, and there is a lack of power-ups or progression, leading to a sense of wasted potential.
- The visual design sometimes obscures enemy bullets, resulting in cheap hits that can detract from the overall experience.
- music11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its heavy metal soundtrack, which enhances the fast-paced and chaotic gameplay, creating an exhilarating experience. Reviewers appreciate the energetic and engaging nature of the music, noting that it complements the game's graphics and aesthetic well. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is awesome, the fast pace and graphics/aesthetic are great.”
“Its fast, chaotic, colorful and complemented by an awesome heavy metal soundtrack.”
“But I was happily met with awesome rock music and a really fun game.”
“The driving heavy metal soundtrack and relentless, difficult enemy types will test your perseverance to the very edges of tolerance.”
“When I want to play my own music or check something real quick, I can just tab out of the game with no issue.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its frenetic pace and simple mechanics, involving robot battles, weapon collection, and boss fights, all set to an engaging soundtrack and appealing graphics. While many players find it fun and visually impressive, some note that it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, with hidden scoring mechanics that may limit long-term engagement. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience, though it may not sustain players for extended periods.
“Good graphics, awesome soundtrack, frenetic gameplay, and very cheap.”
“The game has simple mechanics: you fight robots, you collect new weapons (not so many, but fun enough), you fight bosses (I love the giant squid!) and you reach the next level, trying to get to the top of the leaderboard.”
“It's a game that not only is really fun but shows how its art and detail to gameplay is really well done.”
“The gameplay is underdeveloped.”
“The scoring mechanics are completely hidden.”
“Frenetic gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their retro feel and overall quality, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic that complements the game's frenetic gameplay and awesome soundtrack. Users find the visuals to be appealing and well-executed, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics really are delicious in this game.”
“Good graphics, awesome soundtrack, frenetic gameplay, and very cheap.”
“The music is awesome, the fast pace, and graphics/aesthetic are great.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players noting the limited narrative development and minimal progression elements. While some appreciate the existing story touches, many feel that it falls short due to the repetitive gameplay and lack of variety in enemies and upgrades.
“It's a nice touch, but is it enough given there is only one ship, very few enemy types, virtually no progression or story?”
“I'd like to see more power-ups or progression, even if it's only more story.”
