Omega Strike

Omega Strike isn’t breaking any new ground, but who cares? Unlike some metroidvanias, it’s engrossing, engaging, and never lets up. For those hungry for the adventures of Samus and Simon Belmont, Omega Strike will surely satisfy.

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In "Omega Strike," players lead a squad of soldiers to defeat an evil scientist in a metroidvania-style game. Explore a large interconnected world, discover power-ups to improve abilities, and battle against bosses in this retro-inspired action-packed adventure. Save hostages and gather allies to join your team, creating a variety of tactical options for combat and exploration.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

music29 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Omega Strike features charming pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The character-switching mechanic adds a fun layer of strategy, allowing players to utilize different abilities to navigate challenges.
The game is enjoyable for casual play, providing a relaxing experience with straightforward controls and a light-hearted atmosphere.

The game suffers from excessive backtracking and a lack of meaningful exploration, making it feel repetitive over time.
Boss fights can be overly simplistic and lack variety, leading to a sense of tedium as players progress.
The overall difficulty is low, which may disappoint players seeking a more challenging metroidvania experience.

music
43 mentions
67 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a generally positive reception, with many players praising its nostalgic chiptune style reminiscent of classic SNES titles. While some tracks are noted as repetitive or derivative, the majority are described as catchy and fitting well with the game's atmosphere, particularly during boss fights. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, enhancing the gameplay experience despite a few minor criticisms.
- “The soundtrack is banging!”
- “I would even say that the music is the best part of the game.”
- “The music was very good, catchy and hectic little chiptunes that actually had a 90s Squaresoft vibe to them.”
- “A couple of tracks I would rate as okay to a bit grating if I have to stay in the area they belong to for too long, but the rest are great to excellent, including pretty good boss fight music.”
- “Sound & music are positive, although a couple of moments sounded derivative to me. One bit imitates a section of a level in Donkey Kong Country 2 and the other... I'm struggling to place the other bit I picked up on, one of the older Zelda/Final Fantasy games.”
- “The music is alright, but I turned it off early on because it got repetitive.”
gameplay
36 mentions
36 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a unique character-swapping mechanic that allows players to choose between three distinct characters, each with their own abilities and weapons, enhancing strategic options during combat and exploration. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging mechanics, some criticize the repetitiveness and lack of depth in content, particularly noting that boss fights can feel tedious due to their bullet sponge nature. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from more varied mechanics and a shorter duration to maintain momentum.
- “The mechanics are great.”
- “The character-swapping mechanic is really well implemented and each character feels unique.”
- “Clever gameplay, fun mechanics, and the art and sound are perfect!”
- “Liked the gameplay, but the bosses were just bullet sponges.”
- “There are situations where it is borderline impossible not to get hit if you want to maintain a fluid pace of gameplay.”
- “The character-swapping mechanic is kind of pointless, as you have immediate access to the other hero's abilities with the press of a button (why not one character, 3 guns?).”
graphics
23 mentions
61 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the charming pixel art style, bright and colorful visuals, and well-animated characters. While some noted that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered clean, pleasant, and carry a lot of personality, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. The art style and visuals effectively complement the gameplay, making it a nostalgic and visually appealing title in the metroidvania genre.
- “The graphics are clean, pleasant, and carry a lot of personality.”
- “An entertaining metroidvania with beautiful pixel art graphics.”
- “Awesome retro graphics and really clear, compelling gameplay!”
- “The graphics aren't outstanding, and other than the bosses, the gameplay isn't all that remarkable.”
- “It’s really a shame too, since mechanically and graphically Omega Strike looks and plays fantastic.”
- “The game play is smooth and straightforward, the controls responsive, the soundtrack is fine and the graphics are ok.”
story
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a simple and straightforward narrative reminiscent of classic titles, avoiding convoluted plots often found in indie games. While some players appreciate this simplicity for keeping the experience focused, others find the storyline to be decent but lacking in depth and engagement. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose without overwhelming the gameplay, providing a fun backdrop to the action.
- “Story: very simple storyline like the classic old games that inspired this one; it didn't try to tell some convoluted metaphorical/metaphysical plot like so many indie games do, and I'm glad for that.”
- “I love the art style and the story is also fun.”
- “Story: very simple storyline like the classic old games that inspired this one. It didn't try to tell some convoluted metaphorical/metaphysical plot like so many indie games do, and I'm glad for that. Just a warning for future buyers: there's a small bug when you change the resolution (I don't know if that happens to everyone, but it happened to me and some others), but the solution is simple; it's in the bugs thread in the discussion section.”
- “That being said, if you enjoy old school games, catch it on the cheap. The story should take about 5 hours total, maybe 6 if you're going for every achievement.”
- “I feel like trying to come up with complex characters or complicated twists in this plot would've bogged things down, so I'm happy with it.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with long distances between save points and a need for extensive backtracking to explore the map fully. The requirement to frequently switch between multiple characters to overcome obstacles adds to the overall sense of tedium, making gameplay feel more cumbersome than engaging. While some appreciate the interconnected map and character variety, many agree that these elements contribute to a frustrating experience rather than enhancing it.
- “It's surprisingly 'grindy', and there are long distances between save points.”
- “The large map interconnects relatively well, though the player is not always guided on the correct path, and backtracking is very long and tedious to unlock those unexplored corners of the map.”
- “Having to switch between characters multiple times in a short period of time just to traverse obstacles that require different characters to pass each individual piece of it is also very tedious and disruptive.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in Omega Strike is well-received, with players appreciating its charming art style and clever writing that elicits laughter, particularly through amusing boss and NPC designs. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, contributing to a positive player experience.
- “The art style is charming and had me laughing a few times throughout the game as I encountered bosses and NPCs with funny designs.”
- “It's funny; when I started playing the game, I was having a great time and was sure to give Omega Strike a positive review.”
- “Funny and well written.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing random freezes and prolonged loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy as hell.”
- “It randomly freezes while the music is playing, and the computer shows the busy wheel spinning for excessively long periods of time for a 2D sidescroller.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game lacks significant replayability and depth, leading to a limited incentive for players to revisit it after completing the initial experience.
- “Conversely, there is also not a lot of replayability or depth.”