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Cyber Vertical Scroll Shooting Game Made with Game Maker Studio

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

music9 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Accessible and enjoyable for beginners, making it a great entry point into the shmup genre.
Tight controls and a nostalgic retro aesthetic, complemented by a great soundtrack.
Free to play, offering solid gameplay and multiple difficulty levels for varied experiences.

Some levels, particularly the 2nd and 3rd, have hitbox issues that can be frustrating.
The game is relatively easy, which may not satisfy veteran players looking for a challenge.
Limited visual quality and a lack of features like TATE mode or extensive online leaderboards.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and retro-inspired soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the visuals. Reviewers appreciate the variety of tunes across levels, noting that the music is not only fitting but also enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Pretty fun game overall :) the soundtrack is great; would genuinely listen to it in my free time.”
- “The chosen music is a blast to listen to and complements the visuals of this simple-story shoot-em-up.”
- “The soundtrack is also quite appealing, with a different tune for each level, and a sensation of speed in the caravan mode.”
- “The music is quite basic and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the visuals are clean, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage the player.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic, featuring clean visuals and stylized pixel art that evoke nostalgia for classic shooters. While some players appreciate the unique retro flavor, others find the graphics merely acceptable, suggesting a mixed reception overall. The visuals are complemented by fitting music, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Enjoyable and accessible old-school vertical shooter with a cool retro aesthetic and nice music.”
- “Quite a nice free shmup, with clean visuals, responsive movement, and fitting music.”
- “The controls are simple and solid, and the graphics have a neat and unique retro flavor, reminiscent of something like the ZX Spectrum.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The graphics have a neat and unique retro flavor, reminiscent of something like the ZX Spectrum.”
- “The graphic is okay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is described as fun and responsive, featuring simple yet deep mechanics that encourage practice and experimentation. While it draws comparisons to the Star Soldier series, it is noted to be easier and less fast-paced, complemented by great music and convenient auto-saving of progress.
- “Gameplay is very fun and responsive.”
- “Great music, fun gameplay, and auto-saves progress.”
- “Simple mechanics with enough depth and interplay with the scoring system to reward practice and experimentation.”
- “I would say the gameplay feels closest to something like the Star Soldier series, though, admittedly, it is markedly easier and less fast-paced.”
- “The gameplay lacks innovation and feels repetitive after a short period.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally rewarding, as it boosts their confidence and makes them feel skilled in the shmup genre, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of games made with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in shovelware and lazy cash grabs, indicating a tendency for developers to prioritize profit over quality.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I can't enjoy the game when every few minutes I'm bombarded with ads and prompts to spend money.”
- “It seems like the developers are more interested in squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers enjoyable arcade gameplay with a moderate level of replayability, encouraging players to return for more fun.
- “This fun arcade game offers great replayability, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “The replayability factor is impressive, with new challenges and experiences every time I play.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh, making the game highly replayable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in this shoot-em-up is straightforward, but it is effectively enhanced by an engaging soundtrack that complements the visuals, creating an enjoyable overall experience.