Massive
- August 5, 2020
- Rootify
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Massive" is a single-player and multiplayer action game that supports up to 4 players in co-op or PvP modes. Levels, enemies, and items are randomly generated, providing a unique experience each playthrough. The game features full controller support, online cross-platform multiplayer and chat, and totally destructible levels, all set to a soundtrack of rock, electronic, and orchestral music. The new Adventure Mode lets you play level by level in an epic quest to exterminate evil monsters.
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Reviews
- The game features a colorful pixel art style and interesting graphics that appeal to fans of retro games.
- The multiplayer mode is enjoyable and adds a fun dynamic to the gameplay, especially when playing with friends.
- The game has a variety of weapons and enemies, providing a fast-paced and engaging shooting experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Controls can be unresponsive and unintuitive, leading to a confusing gameplay experience.
- Many players feel that the game is a poor imitation of Nuclear Throne, lacking originality and depth.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced mechanics and a variety of weapons that introduce unique mechanics, making it enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and dynamic experience, others find the gameplay to be repetitive and reliant on procedural generation, which can lead to frustrating moments due to item placement. Overall, the game offers solid mechanics and engaging graphics, but opinions on its depth and replayability vary.
“Great game to play with friends... it's full of great gameplay!”
“Wow amazing game, the controls and gameplay are nice and fast-paced and flow perfectly, 10/10!!!!!!”
“Massive is a fast-paced shooter with very solid gameplay mechanics, nice audio, and pixel art style graphics.”
“Neither is the gameplay anything worth buying this game for.”
“The gameplay consists of running through randomized levels and blowing away all the enemies, in order to proceed to the next.”
“- repetitive gameplay”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by high-quality retro pixel art, featuring a unique and wacky art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and well-executed character designs, which contribute to the game's engaging visual appeal.
“Very neat game, has interesting graphics, wacky characters, and smooth gameplay.”
“Massive is a fast-paced shooter with very solid gameplay mechanics, nice audio, and pixel art style graphics.”
“The pixel artwork is fairly well done and easy on the eyes.”
“Hell, even the sales page is identical right down to the layout of the graphics, and that purple skull enemy thing... it's just slightly altered on one.”
“It is a pixel art style game, which gives it a retro theme.”
“High quality retro pixel art graphics.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many praise the soundtrack for its professional quality and fitting genres like rock, electronic, and orchestral, some users find the volume excessively loud and lacking adjustable controls. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect that complements the game's theme effectively.
“Also, the music is spot-on.”
“Mechanics work just fine, and the music suits the whole theme.”
“Needless to say, audio and music have been created by true professionals; the music features awesome genres like rock, electronic, and orchestral.”
“The music is way too loud and there are no volume controls.”
“The audio and music have been created by true professionals, but the music genres are not to my taste.”
“While the mechanics work just fine, the music does not fit the overall theme.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the presence of "funny guns" and amusing gameplay elements that contribute to a lighthearted experience. Many users find the game to be a constant source of laughter, making it enjoyable for both casual and more dedicated gamers. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“Funny guns”
“So funny game!!!”
“It is a constant challenge and really funny.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and combat quality. Many users recommend avoiding it in favor of more polished alternatives, such as Nuclear Throne. Overall, the experience is marred by its lack of reliability and short playtime.
“You might find some enjoyment out of the game, but it's buggy, the combat isn't all that great, and the games usually don't last very long.”
“The game is a buggy pale imitation of Nuclear Throne; just spend the extra money and get that instead.”
