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Iridion 3D

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55%Game Brain Score
music, optimization
graphics, gameplay
80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Iridion 3D is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Shin'en Multimedia and was released on April 8, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the distant regions of our galaxy, far beyond the darkest limits of the Orion Nebula, a deadly force has bee unleashed upon the universe and is heading straight for Earth. Get ready to travel forward to a time, when the fate of the universe rests in the palm of your hands! - See more at: http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/products/nintendo-gameboy-advance/games/iridion-3d#sthash.wJrxnCo9.dpuf

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience with solid graphics and an amazing soundtrack that still holds up well today.
  • It features enjoyable gameplay with a unique pseudo-3D style and a good level of challenge, especially during boss fights.
  • The addition of save states enhances the quality of life for players, allowing for easier progression through the game.
  • The port suffers from significant emulation issues, particularly during intense sprite-heavy moments, leading to performance problems.
  • It lacks modern features such as resolution options, filters, or additional content, making it feel like a barebones release.
  • The game is relatively short and simplistic, which may not provide enough replay value for players seeking a more substantial experience.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their nostalgic appeal and fun visuals, particularly for a GBA game, but are criticized for being rudimentary and simplistic, relying on outdated techniques compared to earlier titles. While they hold up well in a retro context, the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Graphics were amazing then, and they still hold up well to retro-style graphics today.”
    • “The visuals are very fun.”
    • “It has an especially amazing soundtrack and visuals for a GBA game, and although it is quite short and not that hard in the game department, it still offers memorable levels and bosses (especially the last one).”
    • “It's advertised as having 3D graphics, but this is only a rudimentary effect, with raster images/sprites displayed over an ultra simplistic, ultra low poly 3D framework.”
    • “2001... a full 11 years after Wing Commander already used this graphics technique (and several years after Wing Commander moved to true 3D textured polygons)... this is the best the console developers could come up with?”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised, with many users highlighting the awesome soundtrack as a standout feature, particularly for a GBA title. While some note the game's overall difficulty and length, the memorable music and visuals enhance the experience significantly.

    • “The soundtrack is as awesome as I remember it.”
    • “It has an especially amazing soundtrack and visuals for a GBA game, and although it is quite short and not that hard in the game department, it still offers memorable levels and bosses (especially the last one).”
    • “The best part about this game is the soundtrack.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Iridion 3D is characterized by its simplicity, focusing solely on shooting forward and dodging enemies, which some players find lacking in finesse due to the absence of additional mechanics and unclear hitboxes.

    • “However, most games in this genre also include additional mechanics that re-introduce a level of finesse to the experience.”
    • “Not so in the case of Iridion 3D: the only mechanics are shooting directly forward and avoiding enemies and their projectiles, and the ambiguous 3D hitboxes run rampant throughout the entire game.”
    • “Simple gameplay.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a high level of replayability and enjoyment, particularly due to its challenging nature. However, some players feel that the limited number of levels detracts from its overall replay value.

    • “The game is challenging just like it was in the past, but it offers a lot of replayability and is a lot of fun.”
    • “This is a pretty good game, but it doesn't have very many levels or replay value.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, with players feeling disoriented due to a warped perspective and insufficient control instructions, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness.

    • “I played for 6 minutes, lost all of my lives because of the warped perspective, no control instructions, and a nonsensical storyline. Eventually, I died and would have had to start over from the beginning.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.

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Iridion 3D is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Iridion 3D is available on PC, Windows and Game Boy Advance.

Iridion 3D was released on April 8, 2020.

Iridion 3D was developed by Shin'en Multimedia.

Iridion 3D has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Iridion 3D is a single player game.

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