ICEwall

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ICEwall is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Erlend Kirkeboe and was released on October 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Icewall is a game that combines retro shoot'em up and modern roguelite game design. It features intense, colorful and fast-paced gameplay, the roguelite run-based structure enhances the game with strategy and replay-value as you draft new strategies and combos.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game features a nostalgic shoot 'em up style with modern upgrades and power-ups, making it engaging and fun.
The graphics are visually appealing with a lovely neon color palette, and the soundtrack is highly praised for its epic quality.
Replayability is decent due to various ships and upgrade paths, providing a unique experience with each playthrough.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited builds and enemy variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Difficulty scaling can be unfair, with some enemies creating frustrating situations that feel impossible to dodge.
The two game modes (Draft and No-Draft) are imbalanced, with one being too easy and the other too slow and boring.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with many reviewers highlighting its epic soundtrack and fitting synth wave style that complements the futuristic theme. The sound effects are also noted as pleasant, contributing to an overall enjoyable audio experience.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects: truly epic music with pleasant sound effects.”
- “Love its retro visual style and synthwave music - very fitting for the futuristic theme.”
- “Fun game with great music, beautiful graphics, and interesting gameplay.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its clever updates to the classic "Space Invaders" formula, featuring engaging mechanics, modern graphics, and enjoyable music, making it an excellent choice for those without a gamepad. Overall, it offers a fun and visually appealing experience.
- “Game built on the 'Space Invaders' foundation but with very clever updated design, good mechanics, and modern graphics.”
- “Fun game with great music, beautiful graphics, and interesting gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: in those days when you have no gamepad available, this is the perfect option.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their lovely neon color palette and modern design, effectively updating the classic "Space Invaders" aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals as a key component of the game's appeal, complementing its engaging gameplay and music.
- “Game built on the 'Space Invaders' foundation but with very clever updated design, good mechanics, and modern graphics.”
- “Fun game with great music, beautiful graphics, and interesting gameplay.”
- “Graphics: lovely neon color palette.”
replayability
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Replayability is considered decent, particularly for players who enjoy experimenting with different ships, offering a good amount of entertainment. However, some users feel that it lacks significant replay value unless one embraces the roguelike elements, as it can feel repetitive for those seeking a more traditional experience.
- “Great game, a lot of entertainment and replayability!”
- “Replayability is pretty decent if you test all ships.”
- “The game offers a lot of replayability, especially with its roguelike elements.”
- “No real replayability, unless you don't care about the roguelike aspect and just want to play space invaders with new bosses.”