Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story

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An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli…

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The gameplay is solid with good controls and a fun flow of enemies, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The graphics are colorful and charming, reminiscent of classic pixel art styles, which adds to the overall appeal.
The game features interesting squad mechanics and character interactions that enhance the narrative experience.

There is a lack of variety in gameplay and levels, making the experience feel repetitive and limiting replay value.
The ally relationship mechanics are mostly irrelevant and do not significantly impact gameplay, leading to a sense of wasted potential.
The game suffers from structural issues and lacks sufficient content to justify the time investment needed for completion.

gameplay
26 mentions
23 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" is characterized by classic 2D arcade shooter mechanics, featuring charming pixel graphics and a variety of ships and allies. While the game is fun and challenging, especially at higher difficulty levels, it suffers from a lack of depth and replay value due to its short length and repetitive nature, with many mechanics feeling underutilized. Overall, it offers a solid, albeit limited, shooting experience that may appeal to fans of the genre, particularly when on sale.
- “So it's cheap and even cheaper on a sale, and even as just a one-time shmup, it's extremely correct with coherent graphics and good gameplay, so why not?”
- “Should you give the game a try, I'd say yes, especially with a discount. It offers a decent and fun campaign with a variety of ships, allies, and perks that spice up the gameplay, while the game is quite short and lacks any other mode besides co-op. It is an example of how old school shooters with pixel style are far from over.”
- “The mechanics of selecting a squad of characters with different abilities is fun and makes the game very versatile.”
- “The friends' powers don't really bring anything else than 'more power' or 'more health regen' to your gameplay.”
- “While the game suffers from no crashes, bugs, nor any other issues, I must say some of the mechanics incorporated tend to be of not much use when it comes to gameplay. This is mostly because the game is short, and with the many allies we can play with and their multiple skills to be unlocked, by the time you beat the game multiple times, you still need more tries to unlock all of their perks. These are usually pointless to have due to the repetitive nature of the game; there isn't much replay value because it lacks other modes and/or challenges.”
- “On the bright side, as a shooter, the gameplay is at least passable, even though it's in the western shoot-'em-up style where you're supposed to just take hits occasionally.”
story
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story of "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" is described as oddly structured and somewhat lacking in coherence, with notable errors in dialogue and character interactions that detract from the experience. Players control a robot on a mission to defeat the O'xelg race, but many find the narrative unengaging and overshadowed by gameplay elements. Overall, while the game features a cute aesthetic and some fun mechanics, the story does not significantly enhance the experience.
- “A new story has come forth in the universe of Lazy Galaxy - a damaged robot wakes up from years and years of sleep.”
- “We are a robot, H-34-RT whose mission parameters are to destroy the enemy race known as O'xelg, a conquering race that has vanquished multiple other civilizations.”
- “The goal of the game is to survive the oncoming waves and defeat the enemy bosses, and as you go, a story will unfold.”
- “The distracting and useless upgrades, as well as obvious errors in the 'story' segments (wrong characters are speaking to you, grammar structure changes mid-conversation for a character), really take away from the fun you can have from the other novel parts of the game.”
- “Uninterested in the story.”
- “Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a quite short and cute shoot 'em up/bullet hell with a classic pixel graphics style; it doesn't offer much in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
16 mentions
38 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story" are praised for their colorful and nostalgic pixel art style, which enhances the overall experience of the game. While the gameplay may be limited, the visuals are coherent and appealing, particularly in the space levels, making it a charming addition to the shoot 'em up genre.
- “Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a quite short and cute shoot 'em up/bullet hell with a classic pixel graphics style. It doesn't offer much in terms of gameplay; however, it is quite fun and challenging on the hardest level.”
- “+ The graphics look great.”
- “Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a quite short and cute shoot'em up/bullet hell with a classic pixel graphics style. It doesn't offer much in terms of gameplay; however, it is quite fun and challenging on the hardest level.”
- “The pixel graphic style is a trend in these kinds of short, 2D shooters. It looks good and colorful and brings back memories, especially the space level.”
- “Simple pixel graphics.”
music
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's music features an enjoyable and unexpected metal soundtrack characterized by fast riffs, intense drumming, and occasional calmer interludes. Reviewers appreciate the combination of brutal yet upbeat compositions, alongside a pleasing art style that complements the audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout element of the game.
- “Nice music and art style.”
- “The music in this game is purely metal, riff after riff, fast drumming and some other calmer interludes, simple yet brutal and upbeat.”
- “Unexpected metal soundtrack.”
replayability
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by its short length and repetitive gameplay, with players noting that the lack of diverse modes and challenges diminishes the incentive to replay. While there are multiple allies and skills to unlock, many find these perks to be largely pointless, and the game’s difficulty does not significantly increase, leading to a limited overall replay value.
- “Exploiting the replayability aspect of a roguelite sounded great on paper.”
- “The variety of weapons and strategies keeps each run feeling fresh and exciting.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making every playthrough unique.”
- “Ruining your run because you wanted to experiment with any gun besides the occasionally exploding gun takes away a lot of the replayability for me.”
- “While the game suffers from no crashes, bugs, nor any other issues, I must say some of the mechanics incorporated tend to be of not much use when it comes to gameplay. This is mostly because the game is short, and with the many allies we can play with and their multiple skills to be unlocked, by the time you beat the game multiple times, you still need more tries to unlock all of their perks. These are usually pointless to have due to the repetitive nature of the game; there isn't much replay value because it lacks other modes and/or challenges.”
- “It's also not very hard even on 'insane,' and the bosses are always the same, so I found it to have limited replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is only enjoyable for players who are at the right skill level, as it can enhance the experience by unlocking new content. However, many users suggest that the game may not be worth recommending overall, as it primarily caters to a specific player demographic and may feel tedious for others.
- “I still wouldn't recommend it in general, though - you'd have to be in the sweet spot of player skill where grinding out the unlockables actually helped you in order to really enjoy this as anything but a quick playthrough.”