Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
- September 4, 2015
- Entity Medialab
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a great shoot-em-up with a killer soundtrack and great art that draws you in and creates a unique and fun experience.
Get on Steam"Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition" is a challenging vertical scrolling shooter with bullet hell/invader hell gameplay, synced to a throbbing techno beat. The game features adaptive difficulty, generative levels, and leaderboards, with an electronic music soundtrack by renowned artists. Each playthrough offers a unique experience as invader movement and bullet patterns pulse to the rhythm.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic bullet hell experience with vibrant visuals and a catchy techno soundtrack that enhances gameplay.
- Gameplay is simple yet engaging, allowing players to focus on dodging and shooting while enjoying the rhythmic flow of the levels.
- It's an affordable game that provides a nostalgic arcade feel, reminiscent of classic shooters like Space Invaders, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.
- The game is visually overwhelming, with excessive flashing lights and chaotic graphics that can lead to sensory overload and pose risks for players with epilepsy.
- Technical issues such as crashes and lag occur frequently, especially in later levels, making it frustrating for players with less powerful PCs.
- The lack of content and repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom after a short period, as the levels do not offer significant variety or depth.
- music46 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a polarizing aspect, with some players praising its energetic techno and breakcore soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, syncing well with the action and visuals. However, others find the music forgettable or annoying, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. While many appreciate the unique integration of music into level design, some players express a desire for more variety or personal preference in the soundtrack.
“The soundtrack is really amazing, getting me pumped and I just can't stop bobbing my head to the beat.”
“The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, killing the aliens is quite satisfying, combined with variation and a great soundtrack.”
“Each song has a very different taste and feeling based on the pulsing tempo of its BPM.”
“The so-called 'music' that the other reviewers dribble on about is so annoying I had to remove my headphones within seconds of starting the game.”
“The music in this game is outright terrible.”
“Shitty music, and so much color for nothing...”
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition" receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant, retro pixel art and smooth animations, while others criticize the overwhelming and eye-straining visuals that can become grating over time. The game features a psychedelic aesthetic that may appeal to fans of the genre, but its lack of resolution options and excessive brightness can detract from the experience for some players. Overall, the graphics are seen as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade games, though they may not suit everyone's taste.
“The upgraded visuals breathe new life into the iconic invaders, making the experience feel both nostalgic and refreshingly dynamic.”
“Great techno music, superb graphics, superb arcade gameplay.”
“Insane graphics, lights, explosions, space constantly.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“If you want a game that will make you play at about 5 frames per second, no matter what graphics card you own, this is for you.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a mix of classic arcade mechanics and chaotic bullet hell elements, offering tight controls and generous hit detection that reward strategic play. While some players find the pace too slow or the visuals overwhelming, many appreciate the exhilarating experience enhanced by a great soundtrack and satisfying enemy destruction. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with a balance of challenge that scales appropriately throughout the levels.
“The controls are tight and never failed during gameplay.”
“The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, killing the 'aliens' is quite satisfying, combined with variation and a great soundtrack.”
“So - fun, simple, classic arcade-style mechanics, a challenge that seems just right (well, it scales up as you go through the levels, but it seems eventually doable), plus crazy visuals, good music, tight gameplay that doesn't give you a split second to blink - all makes for a great, exhilarating time!”
“Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a very mediocre ripoff of Space Invaders with next to no effort put into the graphics, and the gameplay is totally on par.”
“The video and screenshots don't do it justice; during the whole gameplay, your screen will be flashing more than those old flash videos that purposely tried to trigger epilepsy attacks on people.”
“It controls like a drunken hippo on ice; why do you think the trailer shows only small segments of gameplay?”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's high replayability, making it a great choice for fans who enjoy returning to play multiple times.
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
“If you're a fan of games with a ton of replayability, get this game.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and repetitive, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience.
“Do my fellow reviewers actually have ears, or have they just evolved a rudimentary hearing that can only hear endlessly tedious and repetitive noise?”
“The grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, draining the fun out of what could have been an exciting experience.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again, and it quickly became a mind-numbing experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent lagging, freezing, and crashes occurring during gameplay, particularly when the game is overloaded with content.
“Unfortunately, there is so much going on that my computer lags and freezes, causing the game to crash.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant stability issues, with the game freezing and requiring a restart.”
