Infinos Gaiden
- January 19, 2018
- Picorinne Soft
Get on SteamInfinos Gaiden is a horizontal shoot 'em up game with pixel-perfect graphics and an epic synth-wave soundtrack. Players must blast through waves of enemies and bosses, upgrading their ship and skills along the way. With its challenging gameplay and striking visuals, Infinos Gaiden is a must-play for fans of classic shoot 'em ups.
Reviews
- Infinos Gaiden features beautiful pixel art, impressive parallax scrolling, and a fantastic soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for classic 90s shmups.
- The gameplay is accessible yet challenging, with a well-balanced difficulty system and options for players of all skill levels, including a practice mode and adjustable continues.
- The game successfully captures the essence of classic arcade shooters, providing a tight and engaging experience that is both visually and audibly appealing.
- The weapon variety is limited, with only three types of weapons that can feel underwhelming, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some technical features, such as Steam Cloud support, are missing, which can hinder progress tracking across different devices.
- The game can feel too straightforward and lacks complex mechanics or additional content that some players might expect from modern shmups.
- music24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its energetic and engaging soundtrack composed by Hyakutaro Tsukumo, known for his work on classic titles. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, with a mix of upbeat rock tracks and somber melodies that complement the visuals beautifully. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and nostalgic charm.
“This game rules so much! The graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“Extremely underrated 32-bit shooter with a killer soundtrack and fast gameplay.”
“Hyakutaro Tsukumo's soundtrack is spectacular, and the designs of both enemies and backgrounds are impressive.”
“Some bullet patterns are different, and it's also lacking the arranged soundtrack.”
“Although I was never a fan of the music in a lot of Japanese shooters of that era, the music here fits that style.”
“Although I was never a fan of the music in a lot of Japanese shooters of that era, the music here fits that style.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of arcade-style action and straightforward mechanics, offering a balanced level of difficulty and smooth controls. While some players find it lacking in depth and complexity, others appreciate its simplicity and effective power-up system, with distinct stages that enhance replayability. Overall, the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, appealing to fans of classic shooters.
“Extremely underrated 32-bit shooter with a killer soundtrack and fast gameplay.”
“The gameplay has a good level of difficulty and feels very balanced.”
“As for gameplay, the powerup system is simple but effective, the controls are smooth and responsive and the levels are exciting to play over and over again.”
“Anyways, this definitely looks and feels like AD2, maybe even with better graphics and stages, but the gameplay is pretty lacking in my opinion.”
“The game really lacked well thought out design in the gameplay department.”
“The gameplay is relatively straightforward with a frugal weapon system similar to that of 'R-Type', but with its own unique twist.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the beautiful sprite work and retro SNES-style visuals that rival or surpass those of 90s arcade games. The attention to detail, including design aesthetics and parallax scrolling effects, enhances the overall experience, making it a standout title in the shoot 'em up genre. Coupled with a fantastic soundtrack, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“But still the graphics and sprite work are beautiful and might be worth it to just play through once so you can see all the stages.”
“Absolutely awesome retro SNES style shooter, very fun to play with excellent graphics and playability.”
“Not only did the visuals receive a massive upgrade which makes them on par or even better than most arcade games from the 90s, but the music is done by legendary composer Hyakutaro Tsukumo this time around as well.”
“Anyways, this definitely looks and feels like ad2, maybe even with better graphics and stages, but the gameplay is pretty lacking in my opinion.”
“All of this was done with 2D pixel graphics.”
“The programmer has even included slight graphical stutters on the overlapped parallax scrolling to mimic hardware of the era.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is immersive, with a dynamic audio experience that shifts from intense background music to a subdued tone as players transition from the planet's surface to space, enhancing the sense of adventure and exploration.
“You burst through the planet’s outer atmosphere, and the action-packed background music dims to a faint sound as you catapult into space. It gradually reverts back to a normal (but slightly lower) volume as you reorient yourself and finish the stage.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and lacks any real sense of danger or excitement.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story and characters.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, particularly noting its excellent performance on Linux systems.
“It also runs great on Linux.”
