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Plasma Attack is a top-down side scrolling shooter game where the character is a flying spaceship equipped with a base laser.

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Plasma Attack screenshot
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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions

  • Plasma Attack delivers an adrenaline-fueled gaming experience with intense action and innovative mechanics.
  • The game features simple but nice graphics, a decent soundtrack, and addictive gameplay that appeals to fans of retro shooters.
  • The gameplay is electrifying, combining fast-paced combat with strategic decision-making, keeping players engaged for hours.
  • The player hitbox is excessively large, making evasion difficult and leading to frustrating deaths that feel unfair.
  • There is a lack of variety in enemy types and patterns, with many bosses being slight variations of each other, which can make gameplay feel repetitive.
  • The game has been criticized for being a low-quality cash grab, lacking professional development effort and relying on a game template.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a side-scrolling shooter with a mix of intense action and innovative mechanics, though some players find the slow time mechanic initially challenging. While the graphics are simple and old-school, the gameplay can feel slow at times, particularly when transitioning between biomes, and there are limited patterns to learn. Overall, it offers an addictive experience that some players find electrifying.

    • “As a gaming enthusiast, I was thoroughly impressed by the game's intense action, innovative mechanics, and captivating storyline.”
    • “The gameplay in Plasma Attack is nothing short of electrifying.”
    • “Simple old school graphics, addictive gameplay.”
    • “There are not very many patterns to learn, and the gameplay can feel very slow at times just to get to the next biome.”
    • “At first I thought the slow time mechanic was unusable, but it is actually decent if you use it in advance and strongly over-correct during your movement (because, as I said, your hitbox is enormous, actually larger than the on-screen character it seems).”
    • “There are not very many patterns to learn, and the gameplay can feel very slow at times just to get to the next biome.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized as excellent old-school pixel art, which complements its simple controls and addictive gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, noting that the graphics are both simple and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Excellent old school game with pixel graphics, simple controls, and a decent soundtrack.”
    • “Simple old school graphics, addictive gameplay.”
    • “Simple but nice graphics.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's storyline is highly praised for its captivating nature, effectively complementing the intense action and innovative mechanics, making it a standout aspect for players.

    • “As a gaming enthusiast, I was thoroughly impressed by the game's intense action, innovative mechanics, and captivating storyline.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for being a decent soundtrack that complements its old-school pixel graphics and simple controls, enhancing the overall experience without detracting from gameplay. Players appreciate the sound accompaniment, noting it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music and sound accompaniment are really good.”
    • “The soundtrack is decent and complements the gameplay well.”
    • “The game features excellent old school music that enhances the overall experience.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of Plasma Attack is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers describing it as a poorly executed game created by simply modifying a template. The consensus is that it lacks originality and quality, making it a product to avoid.

    • “This is nothing but a lazy, greedy cash grab and should be avoided.”
    • “Plasma Attack is a 'template flip', that is to say, it's a 'game' that has been produced by copying a game template, filling out forms in GameMaker Studio, changing a few things, then dumping the barely functional 'product' on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”

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