Missile Dancer 2
- March 27, 2024
- TERARIN GAMES
Get on Steam"Missile Dancer 2" is a sprite scaler shoot 'em up game with an exhilarating lock-on system and arcade and caravan modes. In arcade mode, clear 16 stages and complete the mission in one of three difficulties, while caravan mode lets you compete for high scores in 3 minutes. The game features chiptune music with FM sound and supports local and online ranking. The story follows humans who immigrated to a habitable planet but now face an attack from a runaway defense system.
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay that captures the essence of classic arcade shooters like Afterburner and Space Harrier.
- Great difficulty balance, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering challenges for experienced players.
- Charming visuals and a fantastic soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- Visibility issues with bullets and stage hazards can make gameplay frustrating at times.
- Voice acting lacks enthusiasm, which detracts from the overall presentation.
- Some players may find the game luck-based due to the difficulty in judging bullet depth.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-paced runs and engaging setpieces, maintaining a simple yet intense experience. Players appreciate the precise hitbox mechanics and the compelling scoring system that enhances the overall enjoyment.
“This game has great intense gameplay, perfectly sized hitboxes, and engaging scoring mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing is off, with long stretches of downtime that disrupt the flow of the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charm and quality, effectively capturing the essence of a sprite scaling arcade game. Additionally, the visuals are complemented by a great original soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
“On top of that, it's got a great OST and charming visuals.”
“The graphics are also pretty good, and the feel of a sprite-scaling arcade game shines through really well.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its fantastic original soundtrack (OST) and its ability to complement the charming visuals, consistent with the quality found in previous Terarin game releases.
“On top of that, it's got a great OST and charming visuals.”
“The music, as with all Terrarin game releases, is fantastic.”
