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Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute

40%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
stability, gameplay
45% User Score Based on 11 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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The vertical shooting game with gorgeous 2D animations and lock-on lasers is back with new features and online ranking!

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Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute screenshot
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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and effective lock-on mechanic that enhances gameplay, allowing players to target multiple enemies at once.
  • The presentation is impressive, with gorgeous graphics, cinematic animations, and a well-composed soundtrack that elevates the overall experience.
  • Quality of life features like slow mode, rewind, and quick save/load options add convenience to the gameplay.
  • The port suffers from significant input lag and audio glitches, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The price is considered too high for a single game, especially given the issues present in this port.
  • The lack of keyboard support and limited save state options are frustrating, making it less accessible for some players.
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been criticized for significant audio glitches, video stuttering, and input delays, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviews highlight these issues as detrimental, especially given the premium price point, suggesting that improvements are necessary to enhance overall performance.

    • “Ugly border screen art, audio glitches, and video stuttering.”
    • “Input delay is pretty bad, and there are some weird audio glitches as well.”
    • “As usual, City Connection makes an undignified showing for a premium price point and will probably need pressure to fix these emulation glitches.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its beautifully composed soundtrack that enhances the overall presentation, making it memorable and engaging. However, some users report issues with audio stuttering and distortion, which detracts from the experience despite the otherwise high-quality sound design. Overall, the music is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “In this game, you'll also find one of the best presentations in the genre, with gorgeous cinematic animations and stage transitions. Taito pulled no punches back in the day, and the game looks way ahead of its time, accompanied by a beautifully composed soundtrack that will stick in your mind, asking you for just another play session.”
    • “Although it's a Saturn port, the presentation is arcade-perfect as the graphics and sounds/music are exactly the same.”
    • “[Tight shmup gameplay that has held up beautifully over the decades, awesome music and enemy designs, solid selection of options.]”
    • “Terrible audio stutter; the music will just slow down and become distorted at times, even with v-sync on and no frame rate drops.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Rayforce is praised for its engaging simplicity and innovative lock-on mechanic, which enhances the classic shmup experience. Players appreciate the tight controls, enduring appeal, and the combination of impressive music and enemy designs, making it a standout title in the genre.

    • “One of the best shmups ever made, Rayforce introduces a simple but very effective and fun lock-on mechanic to blast enemies below your ship before they ascend into your perspective. It's a multi-layered action experience that never gets old despite its simplicity.”
    • “Tight shmup gameplay that has held up beautifully over the decades, awesome music and enemy designs, solid selection of options.”
    • “The gameplay is kept simple.”
    • “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
    • “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the Saturn port are praised for being arcade-perfect, maintaining the same quality as the original in both visuals and audio. However, users express a desire for additional features, such as a ranking option and extra content for mobile versions.

    • “Although it's a Saturn port, the presentation is arcade-perfect as the graphics and sounds/music are exactly the same.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting issues such as audio glitches and video stuttering, while others note that overall performance has improved. Additionally, the presence of unattractive border screen art has been criticized.

    • “The game's performance has significantly improved.”
    • “The optimization makes the gameplay experience much smoother.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimizing the game for better performance.”
    • “Ugly border screen art, audio glitches, and video stuttering.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a unique narrative structure as the first installment of a trilogy, yet it is presented as the concluding chapter. Players pilot a ship equipped with a lock-on system, allowing them to engage multiple targets simultaneously for high scores, adding an engaging layer to the story-driven gameplay.

    • “The game is the first in a trilogy (although story-wise it's the last one) where you pilot a ship that has a lock-on system, allowing you to attack up to 8 targets at once for big points.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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