Jupiteration
- March 10, 2017
- Bartoš Studio
"Jupiteration is a Sci-Fi virtual reality shooter, where players, as stranded spaceship pilots, battle waves of alien crafts and bosses using shields, evasive maneuvers, and diverse power-ups for various weapons. Designed for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, the game aims to deliver an unparalleled VR experience."
Reviews
- Fun gameplay with a variety of enemies and weapons, providing a good amount of entertainment for the price.
- Nice retro-style visuals and powerful music that enhance the overall experience.
- Offers replayability and achievements, making it a great choice for stress relief and casual gaming.
- Lacks a compelling story, with only a basic premise to engage players.
- Graphics may appear less impressive in screenshots, and some enemies can be hard to spot due to display limitations.
- Gameplay can feel drawn out at times, and there are better options available in the genre.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered passable, featuring a mix of retro styles and older visuals that may not impress in screenshots but are not distracting during gameplay. While some players note a lack of fidelity, the overall atmosphere and fun gameplay compensate for any graphical shortcomings.
“It's fun to play, it has nice graphics and a great atmosphere.”
“Visuals are pretty enough regarding space, but mixed with a retro style of enemies.”
“Older graphics, but that doesn't matter as the gameplay is perfect; I had a lot of fun.”
“The visuals are pretty enough regarding space, but they are mixed with a 'retro' style of enemies.”
“The graphics are passable; they may look bad in screenshots, but in-game they are not distracting.”
“The graphics have a bit less fidelity; the music was alright.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a basic premise of being stranded on a planet and fighting off waves of alien enemies, with little to no narrative depth or development.
“There isn't any story, just a basic premise about you getting shot and being stranded on a planet, shooting aliens.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to enhance the adrenaline-pumping experience, particularly during intense moments. While some players found it enjoyable and powerful, others felt it was merely "alright," suggesting a mixed reception regarding its overall impact on gameplay.
“Different enemies, different weapons, shield to protect yourself, and a main boss at the end of the game :) The music is nice, powerful enough to keep your adrenaline level high.”
“Had a lot of fun in level 5 (arrgh, I hate spiders), however the graphics have a bit less fidelity; the music was alright.”
“The music was alright, but it didn't really stand out or enhance the gameplay experience.”
“While I had a lot of fun in level 5, the music felt repetitive and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't match the intensity of the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and addictive mechanics, featuring a variety of weapons, power-ups, and diverse locations and enemies. While the graphics may be older, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a great value for fans of VR shooters.
“This game got my attention since I love shooting alien scum and VR shooters. It offers a great price, cool weapons and power-ups, and smooth, addictive gameplay with a variety of locations and enemies.”
“Older graphics, but that doesn't matter as the gameplay is perfect. I had a lot of fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find a level of replayability in the game, often using it as a relaxing way to unwind after work, particularly enjoying the repetitive action of shooting aliens.
“There's still some kind of replayability there, you know, just to relax after work, as shooting aliens is sometimes a thing you have to do :)”
“There's still some kind of replayability there, you know, just to relax after work, as shooting aliens is sometimes a thing you have to do.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel almost identical.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's enjoyable gameplay, complemented by impressive graphics that contribute to a captivating atmosphere.
“It's fun to play, it has nice graphics and a great atmosphere.”