Lovely Planet Arcade

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Lovely Planet Arcade is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by quicktequila and was released on July 22, 2016. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Lovely Planet Arcade" is a first-person shooter game that features fast-paced, precision-based gameplay. Players must navigate through colorful levels while shooting enemies and avoiding obstacles to reach the goal. With its simple controls and charming visuals, the game offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a fun, upbeat soundtrack that captures the essence of the original Lovely Planet.
Gameplay is engaging, with a focus on memorizing enemy patterns and optimizing routes, providing a satisfying challenge.
The removal of Y-axis aiming simplifies shooting mechanics, making it accessible for players who may struggle with traditional FPS controls.

Invisible enemies and mechanics that obscure the screen can lead to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay, especially in later levels.
The game lacks the freedom and fluidity of the original, with linear level designs that restrict player creativity and exploration.
Many players feel that the game is a downgrade from the original, with less emphasis on skill-based gameplay and more reliance on memorization.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
82%
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The gameplay in "Lovely Planet Arcade" diverges significantly from its predecessor, introducing a simplified shooting mechanic without vertical aiming, reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom. While the game starts slowly, it evolves into a more complex, puzzle-oriented experience with challenging level designs and new mechanics, such as invisible enemies and a "blind" effect, which some players found frustrating. Overall, despite mixed feelings about certain mechanics, many players appreciated the fresh take on the gameplay and the added depth it brings to the shooting experience.
- “The gameplay is similar to Doom but has the same gimmicks as the first game, shooting bombs before they touch the floor, shooting enemies before they shoot you, with some extra new stuff thrown in. It starts slow but picks up the pace nicely and becomes puzzle-oriented, which I personally loved a lot. The three-star times are challenging to get, but thankfully there's no requirement for 100% accuracy every level, making it much easier to handle. The lack of Y-axis aiming helps with precise shots too. It does get a little annoying with the invisible enemies and fog gimmicks in Act 3, but it's still decently fun to play. Mirror mode felt a tad redundant, but the speed mode was excellent, so there's plenty of content to enjoy!”
- “This continuation introduces some drastic changes to gameplay while still preserving some of the elements that made the original so enjoyable. Many elements of gameplay are introduced as you're playing through each world, making each level more complex.”
- “While the original had aspects of this in the last two worlds, it's pretty much the entirety of the gameplay here: figuring out the order to shoot enemies and how to optimize levels to shave off milliseconds and get those three stars.”
- “It's a shame because it's so easy to see the potential of a fun, arcade-style shooter inspired by classic FPS games, and you can see creatively designed levels, but the mechanics introduced in zones 3 and 4 are just terrible.”
- “The gameplay is far less fluid and fast compared to the previous game, especially the jumping mechanics.”
- “The blind mechanic is also misused in a few places; it feels like a silly mechanic to begin with.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the sound design and audio clarity, but criticizing the soundtrack for being less memorable and more repetitive compared to the original. While some tracks are enjoyable and reminiscent of classic Nintendo music, others are seen as lacking flair and failing to stand out, leading to a less engaging experience overall. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack still has its moments, with some players finding it charming and fitting for the game's energetic atmosphere.
- “Overall this soundtrack is great, and some songs are still stuck in my head months after playing this.”
- “Most of it is composed by Calum Bowen, who specializes in cute, bubbly, very Nintendo-like music.”
- “It's the kind of game where even when it's so hard you think you'll never finish a level, you can't drop it because it's so happy and cute and there's just something about how energetic the game is with how fast you move and how high you jump that goes really well with the extremely good soundtrack.”
- “At that point, they up the difficulty artificially by tossing really annoying enemies and patterns at you, and unfortunately the music gets surprisingly repetitive to boot.”
- “Joyful music is to be expected, but in my opinion, is a slight downgrade to the quality of music found in the first Lovely Planet.”
- “The music is average, and I found Act 3's song so repetitive and annoying that I had to turn off the music audio.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their charming, simplistic art style that is reminiscent of the original "Lovely Planet," featuring cute, retro-style flat polygonal visuals. While the distinct art style is appreciated, some reviewers noted a lack of visual variety across different worlds compared to its predecessor. Overall, the graphics contribute to an engaging and visually pleasing experience, complementing the game's fast-paced and challenging gameplay.
- “The graphics are yet again top notch, enemies are very clear to read by symbols on their chest alongside the sound effects, but graphically everything has that simplistic charm which I recognize as Lovely Planet anytime. It always is simple and pleasing to the eyes and still something I adore about the series.”
- “Just like Lovely Planet, this game has a very distinct art style.”
- “This game, for as vastly different as it is from the original, somehow still manages to find a very similar and familiar balance of everything right in the world that the first one does: cute, endearing retro-style flat polygonal graphics, and wonderful, engaging, amazingly retro music.”
- “The different 'worlds' don't have much change in visuals in this game sadly, which is something Lovely Planet did better.”
- “On its own, it's a pretty decent game, but when I can get a much better game at the exact same price, with the same graphical style and objective, it's just... sad.”
- “Yes, you have to kill all the opponents and reach the end, but other than its graphical style, that is where the similarity ends.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as vague and unimportant, with only minimal intro animations that fail to provide a meaningful narrative. Players note that there is no central storyline or main goal beyond completing levels for stars, making it unsuitable for those seeking a rich narrative experience. The charming art style and soundtrack do not compensate for the lack of a compelling story.
- “Every time you start a new chapter, there's a weird intro animation where something apparently happens, but it's so vague and unimportant to the game that I consider it story-less.”
- “There is no story or main goal, outside of completing the sequence of levels with all of the stars, which you earn by finishing in the fastest time possible. The deceptively charming art style and soundtrack mask a very punishing and challenging game.”
- “Don't buy it if you need a storyline and lots of cutscenes.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd and entertaining death messages, which consistently elicit laughter from players. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “I was laughing out loud over the ridiculous assortment of things it says when you die in the game!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers replayability through the ability to earn stars by completing levels quickly, encouraging them to revisit and improve their performance.
- “You can earn stars based on how quickly you complete levels, adding significant replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with no reported sequence breaks or glitches that allow players to exploit the environment, such as shooting through walls. Overall, players can expect a consistent and reliable gameplay experience.
- “No chance of sequence breaks, no vertical aim, no glitches to shoot through walls.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be both heartwarming and masterfully crafted, effectively addressing a variety of emotional needs while maintaining a charming and cute aesthetic.
- “They just scratch such different itches, but do it with the same cutesy, heart-warming, master-crafted aplomb!”

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Lovely Planet Arcade is a casual shooter game.

Lovely Planet Arcade is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Lovely Planet Arcade was released on July 22, 2016.

Lovely Planet Arcade was developed by quicktequila.

Lovely Planet Arcade has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Lovely Planet Arcade is a single player game.

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