in Space

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 49 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"in Space" is a retro-style sidescrolling shooter that focuses on precision and strategy. The game offers procedurally generated levels, score multipliers, and color puzzle mechanics. As you progress, you can unlock new ships with unique abilities and advance through different modes that put a fresh spin on the core mechanics. A separate retrospective, including written pieces and playable builds from the game's development, is available for an additional purchase .

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game is addictive and provides a fun distraction, especially for those looking for a simple space shooter experience.
  • It features enjoyable music and retro graphics that evoke nostalgia, making it appealing to fans of classic games.
  • The gameplay mechanics are unique, combining shooting with match-3 elements, which adds a strategic layer to the experience.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
  • It lacks depth and variety, with only two game modes that can become repetitive quickly.
  • The lack of clear instructions or tooltips makes it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics and objectives.
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a basic side-scrolling experience with minimal variation, primarily featuring two modes: "match 3" and "survival." While some players have reported bugs on certain systems, the mechanics are generally accessible and provide a rewarding challenge, blending strategy and puzzle elements in a fun, addictive space shooter format. The game's simplistic mechanics, retro graphics, and engaging music contribute to its overall enjoyment, despite its straightforward design.

    • “In space is an addictive, surprisingly enjoyable space shooter with enjoyably simplistic mechanics.”
    • “It's a fun space shooter with surprisingly intense and unique gameplay and some of the best music around.”
    • “The gameplay is its main focus, and they humorously tout that due to budget everything else was cut, and what it does, it does well.”
    • “Basic side scroller with minimal variation in gameplay.”
    • “This is a fun little space shooter that focuses more on strategy and puzzle mechanics as opposed to mindless clicking with the mouse.”
    • “Its a 2D scrolling shooter with match 3 mechanics.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible soundtrack, featuring soothing techno and trance elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the retro Atari-esque visuals that complement the electronic background music, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “It's a fun space shooter with surprisingly intense and unique gameplay and some of the best music around.”
    • “Oh and by the way, the soundtrack on this is fricken incredible!”
    • “The Atari-esque graphics and sound effects are a nice touch, and the electronic background music is quite soothing and complements the gameplay.”
    • “The game music and sound don't really seem to work when I press the pause (Esc) button.”
    • “There is techno/trance music during the game.”
    • “When I launched it and heard the soundtrack, I was disappointed.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as extremely basic, reminiscent of early titles like Space Invaders and the Commodore 64, appealing to fans of retro aesthetics. While some players appreciate the nostalgic Atari-like visuals and soothing electronic soundtrack, others feel the graphics are overly simplistic for modern standards. Overall, the game successfully captures a retro vibe that resonates with its target audience.

    • “The Atari-esque graphics and sound effects are a nice touch, and the electronic background music is quite soothing and complements the gameplay.”
    • “First things first, it has an amazing soundtrack, and the visuals are retro.”
    • “The graphics are extremely basic (even more basic than Space Invaders).”
    • “This game exemplifies the difference between a 'retro game' and a 'retro-aesthetic game'.”
    • “Omg, I just bought a new PC; this game feels like it's for the Commodore 64. I love these games with old graphics.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted through playful commentary on its budget constraints, with the developers jokingly emphasizing that everything but gameplay was cut. Additionally, players find amusement in the game's quirky notifications, such as being labeled as "playing in space" when using Discord for communication.

    • “It's funny when you use Discord (instead of Skype's crappy call quality) because it says you're 'playing in space.'”
    • “The gameplay is its main focus, and they humorously tout that due to budget constraints, everything else was cut, and what it does, it does well.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, noting that certain moments resonate deeply and evoke strong feelings. The ability of the game to touch players personally enhances their overall experience.

  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, stability appears to be generally good, with some users reporting no issues on Windows 7 x64, while others have encountered bugs on Windows 8.1 x64, indicating potential compatibility variations across different operating systems.

    • “Although I haven't experienced any buggy gameplay mechanics (running Windows 7 x64), one of my friends has (running Windows 8.1 x64).”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered several stability issues that disrupted my gaming experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Players express confusion over the in-game currency, humorously referring to it as "squids," and note that the store primarily offers upgrades rather than traditional microtransactions requiring real money.

    • “The in-game store offers upgrades that can be purchased with in-game currency, which adds a fun twist to the monetization model.”
    • “I appreciate that the game focuses on earning in-game currency rather than pushing for real-money microtransactions.”
    • “The use of unique currency names, like 'squids', adds a playful element to the monetization system.”
    • “I looked in the in-game store for upgrades, not the microtransactions you pay real money for, and the in-game currency is called 'squids' or something. I was just baffled.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, with too many items locked behind paywalls.”
    • “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated by the need to spend real money on in-game purchases.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game offers good replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase, though they note that the overall content is somewhat limited.

    • “Definitely worth the price, but don't expect a vast amount of content; it offers a good amount of replayability.”
    • “The game has so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back to it again and again.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of character builds and strategies you can explore.”
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