PhaigeX: Hyperspace Survivors
- December 7, 2024
- Traitorean Games
Get on SteamPhaigeX is a fast-paced "survivor-style" space shooter that tasks the player to contain a growing incursion of rogue AI-controlled units. Pilot a variety of ships, use a myriad of upgrades and lay down heavy firepower against the growing menace.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging roguelike experience with multiple modes, including a campaign and instant action options.
- Graphically appealing with nice ship designs, explosions, and a good soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- There is a variety of ships and weapons, each with unique abilities, providing different playstyles and strategies.
- The game feels incomplete and repetitive, with limited content and a lack of meaningful upgrades.
- The gacha mechanic for unlocking ships and upgrades can be frustrating, often leading to unsatisfying results.
- Enemy scaling can become unbalanced, making the game too easy as players progress and upgrade their ships.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a smooth and fast-paced experience, with players unlocking 10 different ships through a gacha mechanic that utilizes warpcores earned during play, eliminating real-money options. However, the reliance on reroll mechanics may diminish long-term engagement, as players may lack incentives to continue playing after unlocking ships. Players appreciate unique ship abilities, such as those found in the Clusterforce, which enhance gameplay variety.
“The gameplay is smooth and speedy.”
“I have yet to go through all the ships, but I like Clusterforce mostly due to its battering ram ability that also functions as a vacuum cannon and mirage/fortress for that lazy 'I-don't-want-to-move' gameplay.”
“10 different ships that are unlocked through a sort of gacha mechanic where you spend a resource you gain from playing (no real money options).”
“The gameplay is heavily reliant on a gacha mechanic for unlocking ships, which can feel frustrating as it limits player agency and progression.”
“The between-run progress is essentially reduced to a gacha system where you spend warp cores, a rare resource that feels hard to come by, making it tedious to advance.”
“With the reroll mechanic in place, there’s little motivation to continue playing, as it undermines the sense of achievement and progression.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game features a Hyperspace campaign that presents players with a series of quick, randomized missions, often mirroring other game modes but on a smaller scale. Players engage in fast-paced combat with baseline ships, gaining upgrades through gameplay, while an alternate Overdrive mode focuses solely on uninterrupted combat missions. Overall, the narrative experience is characterized by its dynamic and varied scenarios, though it lacks a deep overarching storyline.
“The story in the game is engaging and keeps you on your toes with unexpected twists and turns.”
“I love how the narrative unfolds through each mission, making every combat encounter feel meaningful.”
“The character development is impressive, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.”
“The hyperspace campaign feels repetitive, as it consists of random scenarios that often resemble each other, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The overdrive mode strips away any meaningful choices, reducing the experience to a series of combat missions that lack depth and variety.”
“Each mission in the hyperspace campaign is so short and often concludes instantly, which diminishes the sense of progression and narrative development.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing visuals, featuring impressive ship designs, dynamic explosions, and a captivating depiction of space.
“Graphically, the game looks stunning, featuring a variety of impressive ship designs and explosive effects, all set against a breathtaking view of space.”
“The graphics are visually appealing, showcasing intricate ship designs and vibrant explosions that enhance the overall experience.”
“The game's graphics are top-notch, with detailed ship models and spectacular space visuals that truly immerse you in the gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are well-received, contributing significantly to an enjoyable overall experience.
“The music and sound design are excellent, enhancing the overall experience and making it truly enjoyable.”
“The soundtrack is captivating and perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, adding depth and excitement to every moment.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Replayability is seen as having potential, though it currently falls short of fully engaging players; however, it still manages to maintain their interest.
“The replayability shows promise; I feel like it's not fully realized yet, but it can still hold my interest regardless.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences and challenges, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs to explore all the possibilities.”
“Replayability shows promise, but I feel like it's not there yet. However, it can still hold my interest regardless.”
“The game lacks significant changes in each playthrough, making it feel repetitive after a while.”
“While there are multiple endings, the journey to get there feels too similar, diminishing the incentive to replay.”
