Overdriven Reloaded

About

"Overdriven Reloaded: Special Edition" is a fast-paced, HD shoot 'em up game with various game modes for 1-4 players in local co-op. The game features 7 modes, including Story, Arcade, Manic, Puzzle-Maps, and Boss-Rush, with 2 spaceships and 50 collectible artifacts. With 70 achievements, dedicated leaderboards, and a rock soundtrack, it offers a challenging and immersive experience for shoot 'em up enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of content and modes, providing a fun experience, especially in multiplayer with up to four players.
Gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, with well-designed levels and a good balance between bullet hell and corridor sections.
The graphics and soundtrack are impressive, enhancing the overall experience and replayability of the game.

The game suffers from bugs, particularly with controller support, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Level progression can be tedious, requiring players to replay levels to find hidden artifacts to unlock new stages.
Some players find the game boring or lacking in excitement, feeling that it doesn't hold their interest for long.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story mode is described as short and lacking depth, with some players finding it not particularly engaging or challenging. While there are additional gameplay modes that offer some enjoyment, the overall narrative experience does not leave a lasting impression, leading to doubts about replayability.
- “Besides story/arcade modes, extra challenges (color reflex, the line, challenges) are worth playing and I enjoyed completing them.”
- “After beating story mode on nightmare difficulty (which wasn't as difficult as it sounds), I'm not sure that I'll ever return for another session; in fact, I doubt that I will... maybe for some achievements, but that's it.”
- “Story mode is somewhat short and controller support is buggy - occasionally one controller activates two ships.”
- “I would have liked a couple of extra levels in the story mode though.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its fun shooting mechanics, well-designed levels, and engaging bullet patterns, contributing to an overall excellent and responsive experience. While it presents challenges, it remains accessible and addictive, enhanced by a great soundtrack and graphics. Overall, it has received a solid rating of 7/10.
- “The gameplay is excellent and responsive; it's challenging at times but never punishing.”
- “Shooting mechanics are fun, levels are well designed, and the bullet patterns are good too.”
- “The gameplay combined with a great soundtrack and great graphics makes the game addictive.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, contributing to its addictive gameplay. Reviewers generally rate the music positively, averaging around 7/10.
- “The gameplay combined with a great soundtrack and great graphics makes the game addictive.”
- “Very good soundtrack!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users rating them around 7/10, highlighting their quality and contribution to an addictive gameplay experience when paired with a great soundtrack.
- “The gameplay combined with a great soundtrack and great graphics makes the game addictive.”
- “Graphics: 7/10”
- “Good graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally rate the replayability of the game positively, with an average score of 7/10, indicating that it offers a good level of replay value.
- “The replay value is solid, giving players plenty of reasons to dive back in.”
- “I would rate the replayability a 7 out of 10, which is quite good.”
- “Overall, the replay value is impressive, making it enjoyable to revisit.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is marred by buggy controller support, which can lead to issues such as one controller inadvertently controlling multiple ships, and the story mode is noted to be relatively short.
- “The story mode is somewhat short, and the controller support is buggy; occasionally, one controller activates two ships.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it frustrating to progress.”
- “The game often freezes during loading screens, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”