Gyro Boss DX

Gyro Boss DX was designed to be as frustrating as possible to all those who attempt it. What could have been a decent arcade-like title ends up being a less-than-stellar time waster that’s far too cheap.

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85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Gyro Boss DX is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Chequered Ink and was released on March 22, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Dodge an endless assault of weapons as you orbit around the boss on a fixed circle, it's not as easy as it looks. Can you secure bragging rights as the best space pilot to bite the dust against the alien menace?

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that encourages a 'one more try' mentality.
Great for quick gaming sessions, especially in local multiplayer, providing hectic and enjoyable experiences.
Simple controls and retro aesthetics make it accessible and appealing for casual players.

Limited content and repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom over time.
Lack of global leaderboards and achievements diminishes competitive aspects.
Some players find the game too easy and slow-paced, reducing overall challenge.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with a strong emphasis on its simplicity and purity of concept. Players appreciate the variety in boss mechanics, which require adaptation, although some note performance issues like a capped frame rate and repetitive music tracks that can detract from the overall experience.
- “Really love the purity of the concept and gameplay.”
- “The boss has at least a dozen different attack modes, and you have to adjust to them which makes for a varied gameplay.”
- “+fun gameplay”
- “It looked like it was locked to around 45 fps, and the gameplay trailer for the game looks to play way faster and smoother than what I was actually experiencing in-game.”
- “The music tracks tend to repeat quite a bit, but it maintains that high intensity for gameplay.”
- “The boss has at least a dozen different attack modes, and you have to adjust to them, which makes for varied gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a retro, pixelated style that features simple yet effective animations. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, others express a desire for enhancements, such as an "old-school filter" to evoke the charm of previous versions. Overall, the visuals are deemed pleasant, albeit not groundbreaking.
- “The graphics are in a blocky retro-style pixelated with some simple but effective animations.”
- “Simple, pixelated graphics with a few effective animations.”
- “Looking at the graphics... quite retro.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as nice but somewhat repetitive, effectively maintaining high intensity during gameplay despite the lack of complexity. Overall, it complements the game's straightforward design without being overly elaborate.
- “Even though I say there's nothing fancy about the graphics or music, they are both pretty nice.”
- “The music tracks tend to repeat quite a bit, but they maintain a high intensity for gameplay.”
- “The music tracks tend to repeat quite a bit, but it maintains that high intensity for gameplay.”
- “Of course there's nothing fancy about the game's graphics or music, so I am glad that there are some games that still get condensed into such small packages.”