Haxor
- October 23, 2018
- No Gravity Games
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun retro art style and engaging chip tunes that enhance the overall experience.
- For its low price, it provides a decent amount of content and can be enjoyable for fans of classic platformers.
- The gameplay is described as smooth and responsive, making it a relaxing experience for players who enjoy straightforward mechanics.
- The movement controls are often criticized for being unsteady and janky, making platforming difficult and frustrating.
- Many players find the shooting mechanics lacking, with weak weapons and poor feedback during combat, especially against bosses.
- The level design is seen as repetitive and confusing, with similar backgrounds and leaps of faith that can lead to frustrating deaths.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a retro art style that many players appreciate, especially given the low price point. However, some users have expressed disappointment with the overall graphics quality and level design, indicating that there are areas for improvement.
“The art style is retro, worth the $3 I picked it up for.”
“I bought this game with a real sense of hype around the art style and seemingly fast pace to it.”
“The last complaints are graphics and level design.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its soundtrack, which effectively emulates the nostalgic style of the NES version of Rygar.
“Kudos on the soundtrack, which comes the closest to emulating the music style in the NES version of Rygar.”
“Kudos on the soundtrack, however, it comes the closest to emulating the music style in the NES version of Rygar.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and responsive controls, which contribute to an enjoyable experience. While the game features simplistic mechanics, many players view this simplicity as a strength, enhancing overall accessibility and enjoyment.
“Pretty good game, gameplay is smooth and controls are responsive.”
“Overall the game is pretty simplistic in its mechanics, but it's actually its strength in my opinion.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is consistently described as strange, suggesting an unconventional or unusual narrative that may intrigue or confuse players.
“The story in this game is strange.”
