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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic bullet hell experience with vibrant visuals and a great soundtrack that syncs well with the gameplay.
- Controls are tight and responsive, making it easy to navigate through the intense action, and the game rewards players for skillful dodging and shooting.
- It's an addictive game that provides a thrilling experience, especially for fans of retro-style shooters and those looking for a challenge.
- The game suffers from severe sensory overload due to its excessive flashing lights and chaotic visuals, which can be harmful to players with epilepsy or sensitivity to bright lights.
- Technical issues such as frequent crashes and lag, especially in later levels, detract from the overall experience and can make the game unplayable for some users.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep track of what's happening on screen.
- music93 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a polarizing aspect, with many praising its energetic techno and breakcore soundtracks that sync well with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the music annoying or forgettable, leading to mixed feelings about its lasting appeal. Overall, while the soundtrack is integral to the game's rhythm and atmosphere, it may not resonate with everyone.
“The soundtrack is really amazing, getting me pumped and I just can't stop bobbing my head to the beat.”
“Easily one of the most underrated games on here, just move around and watch things blow up to some amazing music.”
“The songs are individually made by different artists, and the levels almost 'warp' around the music; it feels as if the bullets and monsters 'groove' to each individual song.”
“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...”
- graphics48 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % 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 sometimes grating visual effects. Many players find the visuals initially engaging but ultimately exhausting, particularly due to their brightness and chaotic nature, which can be a strain on the eyes. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic aesthetic that may appeal to fans of psychedelic visuals, but it lacks options for resolution and customization, leaving some feeling it falls short of modern standards.
“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.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % 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 visuals overwhelming and the pace occasionally slow, many appreciate the exhilarating challenge, engaging soundtrack, and satisfying enemy destruction. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and enjoyable, with a balance of simplicity and depth that appeals to fans of the genre.
“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.”
“Too slow of gameplay and movement speed.”
“It controls like a drunken hippo on ice; why do you think the trailer shows only small segments of gameplay?”
- monetization2 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 prioritize profit over quality, leading to a perception of it being a platform for "shovelware" and cash grabs.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, making it a must-have for fans who enjoy revisiting games multiple times.
“If you're a fan of games with a ton of replayability, get this game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and repetitive, leading to frustration among players. Many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
“Do my fellow reviewers actually have ears, or have they just evolved a rudimentary hearing that can only hear endlessly tedious and repetitive noise?”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent lagging and freezing leading to game crashes, particularly when there is a lot happening on screen.
“Unfortunately, there is so much going on that my computer lags and freezes, causing the game to crash.”
“Unfortunately, there is so much going on that my computer lags and freezes, causing the game to crash.”
