Project G
- May 12, 2016
- Nebula Interactive
Get on SteamIn this retro-styled side-scrolling shooter, you pilot a sleek submarine through earths oceans (25+ levels) fighting rogue cybernetic fishbots. The future's a difficult place and you must earn credits/ pick up materials as you progress, using them to upgrade/ change your ship to match your playing style.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a nostalgic art style that appeals to fans of old-school shooters.
- Gameplay is simple to pick up, with enjoyable boss fights that introduce unique attack styles.
- The upgrade system allows for customization of the ship, providing a reason to replay levels and collect resources.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness, with a lack of variety in levels and music.
- The upgrade system can be unintuitive, and the ship's movement feels slow, making it difficult to engage with enemies effectively.
- Level design is minimal, leading to a grinding experience as players replay sequences without significant changes.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple controls that are easy to learn, though the user interface can become cumbersome when navigating between sections. While the game prioritizes gameplay over narrative, it offers solid replayability through its progression mechanics, making it an enjoyable experience overall, especially for fans of the side-scroller bullet hell genre.
“Gameplay-wise, the controls are simple to pick up and play. The UI can get a bit cumbersome when navigating from the shop section to the upgrade section, and the only bugs I've faced thus far were in non-boss-related levels, which don't end as they would when replaying them.”
“Overall, the game's replayability as a progression mechanic is what drove me to this game in the first place, and it hasn't disappointed me enough to not recommend it casually.”
“Great graphics and great gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, the controls are simple to pick up and play, but the UI can get a bit cumbersome when transitioning from the shop section to the upgrade section. Additionally, the only bugs I've encountered so far were in non-boss-related levels, which don't end as they should when replaying them.”
“Story-wise, outside of collecting logs after starting from the beginning, only selecting a level provides any context to where you are in the narrative. Otherwise, gameplay takes a higher precedence.”
“As a side-scroller bullet hell, its game mechanics are simplistic.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool soundtrack and energetic sound effects, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Overall, it offers a solid auditory experience but may not sustain long-term enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is pretty cool.”
“This is a solid, pretty little shmup with nice, beefy gun sounds and a hectic soundtrack.”
“Very repetitive, lack of variety, and the same music over and over again.”
“The soundtrack is dull and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the beautiful art style, particularly in boss designs. While some find the backgrounds a bit simplistic, the focus on dynamic enemies keeps the visual experience engaging. Overall, the combination of great graphics and gameplay enhances the overall enjoyment.
“Great graphics and great gameplay.”
“The art style is really beautiful, especially when it comes to the bosses.”
“The graphics here are okay for me; the background is a bit simple, but your concentration is almost all of the time on the moving enemies.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to capture my interest.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal, primarily providing context through level selection and log collection, while gameplay takes precedence. Players focus on improving performance in missions to earn better loot for upgrades and new submarines, suggesting that narrative depth is secondary to gameplay mechanics.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, providing depth and context to the gameplay.”
“Each mission feels meaningful, with the story enhancing the overall experience.”
“Story-wise, outside of collecting logs after starting from the beginning, only selecting a level gives any context to where in the narrative you are within said level. Otherwise, gameplay takes a higher precedence.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it requires repetitively replaying sequences to earn supplies and credits for upgrading the underpowered starter ship. This lack of variety in the grinding process detracts from the overall experience, making progression feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
“Slowly earn supplies and credits to upgrade the woefully underpowered starter ship, grinding if necessary, to progress through wave after wave of underwater enemies.”
“This grinding degrades the experience by forcing players to replay sequences multiple times without offering any variety for their effort.”
