Probe

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Probe is a 2D retro space shooter where you navigate galaxies using probes to collect/destroy data blocks. Your mission is to destroy everything in sight while avoiding enemy bullets and collisions. With 50 challenging levels, 6 power-ups, and 80+ achievements, Probe offers a thrilling and replayable experience. Featuring in-game statistics, leaderboards, and Xbox controller support, players can compete for high scores and unlock various achievements.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features a unique mechanic that combines elements of classic block breaker and space shooter genres, providing a fun and challenging experience.
It offers a nostalgic feel with beautiful soundtrack and artwork, making it enjoyable for both short and extended play sessions.
The game has a solid challenge curve with 50 unique levels and various power-ups, keeping players engaged and motivated to improve their scores.

The gameplay can become frustrating due to the mechanic of needing to shoot the ball to keep it in play, which may feel less skill-based at times.
Technical difficulties have been reported, although some have been fixed, which can detract from the overall experience.
Without certain power-ups, the game can feel overly difficult and tedious, making it less enjoyable for some players.

graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's minimalist visuals and programming are well-received, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack and artwork. While it offers some graphical variety, it ultimately falls short as an arcade breakout/arkanoid variant, though it remains worth trying.
- “Together with the beautiful soundtrack and artwork, it's definitely worth a try!”
- “The game has been updated with an excellent soundtrack and just enough graphical variety to keep you engaged.”
- “The programming and minimalist visuals are good.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Recent updates have further improved the audio quality, making it a compelling reason to try the game.
- “Together with the beautiful soundtrack and artwork, it's definitely worth trying out!”
- “The game has been updated with an excellent soundtrack and just enough graphical variety to keep you engaged.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story involves completing missions that require strategic planning and the use of power-ups to navigate challenging situations.
gameplay
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic that combines traditional block breaker elements with the challenge of juggling a ball, adding an engaging twist to the classic genre.
- “It's got an interesting mechanic that makes you juggle a ball while playing a classic block breaker game.”