Invasher
- January 25, 2019
- Jomjak
Get on Steam"Invasher is a action-packed 2-player local co-op and versus mode game, where you and up to 3 friends can play as Inari, Riho, Kome, or Veg to fight against an alien invasion. The game features challenging stages, various weapons and upgrades, and a boss rush mode. With 500+ scenes, an element system, and bullet hell boss patterns, Invasher offers a unique and engaging platformer experience. Customize your gameplay buttons and compete in leaderboards for speedruns and time attacks."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of classic Mega Man games, featuring challenging yet fair boss fights and a satisfying level of difficulty.
- The art style, while simplistic, is charming and matches the nostalgic feel of old-school platformers, with unique environments and soundtracks for each stage.
- The character upgrade and currency system adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to purchase abilities and customize their experience.
- The level design can feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrant and dynamic environments seen in classic Mega Man titles.
- The dialogue and story elements are generic and poorly translated, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- Some boss fights can become frustrating due to bullet-hell sequences that require trial and error, which may lead to repeated deaths and a sense of unfairness.
- music16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is heavily reminiscent of classic Mega Man, with many players finding the default chiptune arrangements to be hollow and repetitive. While some appreciate the unique soundtracks for each stage, others find them occasionally irritating, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Many reviewers recommend purchasing the DLC for a remastered soundtrack, which is generally considered superior to the in-game music.
“It's really nice that each stage has its own completely different environment and soundtrack, as well as new enemies that are introduced.”
“And it's worth it, because the DLC sounds are much better than the 8-bit soundtrack you normally hear in the game.”
“The music evokes classic Mega Man to a fault; I recommend purchasing the OST to switch to the plus music, as it sounds better than the hollow, samey chiptune arrangements included by default.”
“The music is alright and a decent soundtrack, but some tracks can get annoyingly dramatic and may lead to a thunderous burst of loudness that swiftly irritates your gloomy head.”
“It's worth it, because the DLC sounds are much better than the 8-bit soundtrack you normally hear in the game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic feel, closely resembling classic Mega Man titles, while incorporating modern elements like easy modes and a shop system. Despite its simplistic design reminiscent of early flash games, the overall experience is described as beautiful and engaging for fans of the genre.
“The gameplay is beautiful.”
“However, a lot of modern Mega Man mechanics, such as easy modes with added platforms and a shop, are included.”
“The gameplay is extremely familiar to those who have played classic Mega Man.”
“The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Mega Man games.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simplistic and charming style reminiscent of old-school Mega Man games, with standout detailed spritework for the Invasher team. While the overall visual presentation is a mixed bag, it effectively complements the game's design and enhances the fun platforming experience.
“The graphics are simplistic and adorable, really matching the feel of the old school Mega Man games.”
“Don't be misled by the simple graphical style; this is a well-designed, fun platformer.”
“The graphics are a mixed bag, with the girls of the Invasher team being the most detailed sprite work in the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being overly simplistic, revolving around a basic premise of defeating evil aliens without much depth. Reviewers express a desire for more substantial narrative elements, such as dialogue sequences before and after boss encounters, to enhance the overall experience.
“The plot boils down to 'these aliens are evil, go kick them off the planet.'”
“It would have been nice if the game had an actual story to it, with at least a dialogue sequence before or after every boss.”
“The plot boils down to 'these aliens are evil, go kick 'em off the planet.'”
“That would have added a lot of substance to the game, as there's not really a story to it, and the dialogue that does exist is extremely generic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally awkward cutscenes, featuring poorly translated dialogue and rough art direction, which some players find amusingly bad.
“The cutscenes are hilariously bad with awkwardly translated dialogue and rough art direction.”
“The humor is so over-the-top that it had me laughing out loud at the absurdity of it all.”
“I love how the game pokes fun at classic tropes while still managing to be genuinely funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its speedrun leaderboards for both the main game and boss rush modes, encouraging players to improve their times and compete with others.
“The game has speedrun leaderboards for the main game and the boss rush modes, adding significant replay value.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
“With multiple endings and unlockable content, the game encourages you to replay it to discover everything.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The story doesn't change with different playthroughs, which diminishes the replay value.”
