Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is one of the most unique and original titles on the market. It’s one of the best games I’ve played in a very long time.

88%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 1,713 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 24 reviews

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"Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime" is a frantic, cooperative action game where players explore a colorful, procedurally generated galaxy in a sentient spaceship. Up to four players man various stations on the ship, working together to operate weapons, shields, and engines while battling against enemies and hazards. The goal is to rescue love-stranded space bunnies, enhance the ship, and defeat massive bosses in a challenging, fast-paced experience.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,737 reviews

gameplay100 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Fantastic couch co-op experience that encourages teamwork and communication.
Cute art style and engaging gameplay with a variety of upgrades and challenges.
Great for players of all skill levels, making it accessible for casual gamers.

Lacks online multiplayer, limiting play to local co-op only.
Can become repetitive after completing the campaign due to limited content.
Controls can be awkward, especially when using a keyboard instead of controllers.

gameplay
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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46%
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The gameplay of "Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime" is characterized by its engaging co-op mechanics, intuitive controls, and a blend of challenge and fun that encourages teamwork and communication. While the game features a variety of mechanics and upgrades that keep the experience fresh, some players noted issues with repetition and balancing, particularly in solo play. Overall, the vibrant visuals and charming aesthetic complement the frantic yet rewarding gameplay, making it a standout choice for couch co-op enthusiasts.
- “The gameplay is intuitive and quick to learn.”
- “The gameplay encourages teamwork and strategy, but is accessible for younger players who want to play too.”
- “The upgrade system is intuitive and fun to experiment with; each of the levels progressively introduces new environmental mechanics that are easy to learn and a challenge to master.”
- “Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a game that initially seems like it has a lot of potential, but ultimately falls short due to frustrating gameplay mechanics and lack of variety.”
- “The gameplay can run a little repetitive, especially if you're playing by yourself, but new levels and bosses help keep it fresh.”
- “You could be having a good time piloting the ship, collecting all the power-ups and saving all the animals, but then immediately afterwards a barrage of enemies could spawn in and start shooting at you from all directions – making you repeat the last 30 minutes of gameplay again and again.”
graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
33%
2%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, cutesy art style that is both colorful and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the charming visuals and smooth animations, some critique the simplicity and occasional drabness of the aesthetics. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the cooperative gameplay, making it visually appealing and accessible for players of all skill levels.
- “The graphics are beautiful to look at and everything animates extremely smooth.”
- “The visuals and theme are absolutely adorable, the gameplay is challenging but fun, and we laughed for almost the entire time played.”
- “Bright colors, amazing graphics and animation, wretchedly adorable characters, endlessly screaming bunnies, and a huge cast of enemy sprites to keep you forever on your toes.”
- “There's this creeping disgust that emerges the longer I play, as if you're stuck in a toy world where the aesthetics are for babies.”
- “I can't bear to finish any more levels because I'm stuck with quite frankly annoying sound effects, drab aesthetics, and soundtracks.”
- “The graphics are a bit too simple and I wish there were more levels and enemy ships, etc.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and cliché, revolving around rescuing space bunnies and restoring love to the galaxy, but it is often described as charming and endearing, complementing the colorful graphics and engaging gameplay. While some players find the narrative forgettable or lacking depth, others appreciate its lightheartedness and the cooperative experience it fosters. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop for the game's mechanics rather than a focal point.
- “While the storyline might not be groundbreaking - evil forces causing chaos and heroes saving the day - the game's cute presentation and charm make up for it.”
- “A beautiful game, with a beautiful story all wrapped in a neon bow of love!”
- “The story is simple, but so cute and blends perfectly with the colorful and cute graphics!”
- “Carebear stare: there is a story, it’s bad but also non-existent to any real degree.”
- “The story is a little bare-bones for my tastes and the level configurations are not as innovative as I'd like, but the lovable aesthetic, devilishly hectic + diverse gameplay, and god-tier level of mechanical polish blow any criticisms I may have out of orbit.”
- “The only drawback of this game is the silly name 'Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime': it makes sense once you learn about the story, but it caused me to push it back on my wishlist for quite a while.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
27%
5%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its catchy, upbeat soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the music complements the game's charming visuals and gameplay, creating a delightful atmosphere. While some mentioned minor issues with sound effects, the general consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment and appeal.
- “Amazing ambience, great soundtrack and so beautiful visually.”
- “The music is so well done, and because of my positive experience, I will still listen to it when I have a lot on my plate at work.”
- “The power-up combinations hold some amazing surprises, the music is fantastic, and the game is so well put together and so polished, it's like the distilled essence of joy to play it.”
- “I can't bear to finish any more levels because I'm stuck with quite frankly annoying sound effects, drab aesthetics, and soundtracks.”
- “This game would have been perfectly fine if there was some generic, relaxing 'space' music in the background, but they decided to do more than that.”
- “The soundtrack is moderately erotic, so consider having your minors out of the house or play sound turned down to last longer.”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised for its ability to create a fun and chaotic atmosphere, especially in cooperative play with friends and family. Players report frequent laughter and engaging interactions, with the game's quirky themes, cute graphics, and hilarious gameplay mechanics contributing to a lighthearted experience. While it shines in multiplayer settings, some reviewers note that the humor may not translate as well in single-player mode.
- “This game is hilarious, fun, and could be extremely challenging as it requires teamwork.”
- “The music is great, the humor is spot on, and the character design is delightful.”
- “Challenging and super engaging - good luck trying to play this game without laughing, yelling, or crying out loud with a friend, family member, or partner.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the random map generation and unlockable ships that enhance replay value, others feel the overall experience is somewhat short and lacks depth for extended play. Many highlight the fun mechanics and cooperative gameplay as strong points, but some express a desire for additional content to sustain long-term engagement. Overall, the game offers decent replayability, particularly for those who enjoy experimenting with different strategies and playstyles.
- “Highly replayable through its randomly generated maps and fun game mechanics.”
- “Upgrading your ship with different gem combinations and semi-random map generation keeps it replayable.”
- “It's quite replayable after you first beat all the stages, and each level is randomly generated so you won't just get bored seeing the same level layouts over and over.”
- “So there is not much replayability in this game, which is sad because the game is really fun and just adding a few ships would have made this game way above average!”
- “There's not too much replayability.”
- “The entire game can be beaten in less than 6 hours but has plenty of replay value if you try to collect all the bunnies or complete all achievements.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant and charming aesthetic, combining cute artwork, engaging sound design, and a cheerful art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance between intense gameplay and a fun, approachable environment, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as visually striking, exciting, and immersive, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The whole atmosphere is cute, funny, aesthetically pleasing and not cheesy.”
- “From your imprisoned animal friends to the hyper-space-death-lasers and enemy noises, the sound team did amazing work building an atmosphere of exploration and excitement in the depths of space!”
- “The overall graphics, music and sounds create a cute and charming atmosphere, which just makes Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime even more enjoyable.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, characterized by constant switching between stations and repetitive enemy encounters. The lack of meaningful rewards and limited customization options further exacerbate the feeling of monotony, making the gameplay feel like a slog. Overall, the grinding elements detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Each level feels like a tedious slog with no real payoff, and the limited customization options for the spaceship and characters further contribute to the lack of engagement.”
- “Switching between positions in the ship is very tedious, and I hate tedious elements in games - there's no reason to implement anything that way.”
- “I also expected that maneuvering around the different parts of the ship would be tedious and bothersome.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its excellent performance and smooth graphics, which are described as bright and timeless. Players enjoy the engaging gameplay mechanics, including the ability to enhance station capabilities with various gems, contributing to a fun and dynamic experience, especially in cooperative play.
- “Performance is excellent, and in my opinion, the graphics are pretty timeless!”
- “Graphics are bright and cute; the whole thing runs smoothly, and we're enjoying ourselves!”
- “Sometimes, you will encounter gems that can confer different abilities to the stations they are set on, such as power gems that can increase the rate of fire of turrets or boost engine performance.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I often find that the performance of my character is inconsistent, making it difficult to strategize effectively.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in frequent lag and crashes during critical moments.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome nature, fostering compassion and camaraderie among players, even in competitive scenarios. Its engaging gameplay, characterized by creative obstacles and randomized maps, adds emotional depth, leading to both cooperative enjoyment and humorous frustration.
- “Me and my friends played this, and while we're normally at each other's throats during co-op games, this game's overwhelming wholesomeness made us uncharacteristically compassionate towards each other.”
- “Creative obstacles and varied enemies with randomized maps makes every game a unique and potentially emotionally damaging shouting match over who's fault it is that the shield didn't block the green glowing things with spikes.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report excellent stability with no crashes or glitches encountered. However, remote play functionality is limited to two players and has been described as buggy.
- “Remote play did not work with multiple people (could only do a max of 2 and it was very buggy).”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is characterized by a charming and vibrant aesthetic, featuring friendly character designs and engaging animations that enhance the overall experience. The combination of delightful visuals, humor, and a non-violent approach contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere, making the characters feel approachable and endearing.
- “The music is great, the humor is spot on, and the character design is delightful.”
- “While the gameplay is frequently demanding, it always exudes a mind-meltingly cutesy aesthetic; whether that's in its confident use of bright colors, adorable sound effects, perky animations, friendly character design, or non-violent combat.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's monetization, feeling misled by its advertising as a co-op experience, which they believe does not align with the actual gameplay.