Psichodelya

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Psichodelya is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Ennoble Studios and was released on August 8, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Psichodelya pays homage to old-school style top-down shmups (shoot-em-up’s) such as DoDonPachi, Ikaruga, Espgaluda, R-Type Delta, Aero Fighters, Giga Wing, Raiden, and more recent Jamestown. Players control one of 3 playable ships - dodging bullets and destroying wave after wave of enemies for points in either single or 2 player local coop modes. There are 5 manic levels, each with an epic boss an…

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and visual effects that are pleasant to the eye.
Local co-op mode allows for enjoyable multiplayer gameplay with friends.
The game has a decent variety of difficulty settings, catering to different skill levels.

Controls are awkward and lack customization options, making gameplay frustrating.
The game suffers from disorienting bullet patterns and a punishing difficulty, even on the easiest settings.
Overall gameplay feels uninspired and lacks innovation, making it a bland experience compared to other shooters.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Psichodelya has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the unresponsive controls and lack of meaningful mechanics, particularly regarding the color polarity system, which fails to enhance the experience. While the game boasts good graphics, the overall gameplay is described as generic and frustrating, with an early difficulty spike that hinders player enjoyment and learning. Many reviewers feel that the game needs significant reworking to meet the expectations of the shoot 'em up genre.
- “Good gameplay makes it worth playing!”
- “The shields look like a mechanic that could be expanded upon, by creating a risk/reward system.”
- “Red/blue mechanic is an interesting idea, but I'm not sure it does well here.”
- “Although this game looks good in terms of graphics, the gameplay is terrible.”
- “Shifting between color polarity is a common mechanic, but that action not having a noticeable difference on damage or survivability makes the ability to switch seem meaningless.”
- “Gameplay tries to mimic classic shmups and absolutely lacks innovations.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the modern visuals and appealing artwork, while others criticize them as bland and lacking animation. Many users feel that the graphical effects appear poorly executed, resembling low-quality flash games, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite some positive remarks about the models and effects, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and design.
- “Fast game with modern day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “Its strong suit is definitely its graphics - its models are interesting and its effects are pleasant to the eye.”
- “First of all, the artwork is nice; the red and blue system is appealing.”
- “I'm a very hardcore fan of the shoot 'em up genre, but the graphics and effects just look way too stock and bland to be enjoyable.”
- “The graphics look okay, except for the fact that the spaceships almost have no animation.”
- “However, the graphical effects, the ugly bullets, everything else looks slapped together.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users describing it as average or unremarkable, often comparing it unfavorably to other indie shooters. While some appreciate it as decent background music, others find it lacking and uninspiring, contributing to an overall sense of disappointment in the game's audio experience.
- “The sound/music is also quite decent.”
- “Pros: good background music”
- “Looping music.”
- “The music was 'meh'; the action didn't grab me at all, the weapon had me feeling it was flat, and the graphics, to be honest, kind of look like a flash game from the likes of Miniclip.”
- “The music is pretty average too.”
- “Music kinda sucks.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is hindered by poor controller support, particularly for Xbox 360 pads, as it fails to recognize triggers and d-pad inputs, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Despite running smoothly and having appealing visuals, the lack of customizable controls leads to frustration for players who prefer gamepad use. Overall, the optimization is seen as lacking, resulting in a lower score from users.
- “The game runs smoothly and looks good, which is a testament to its optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs overall, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Despite some control issues, the game's optimization allows for an enjoyable experience when it runs as intended.”
story
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The game features minimal storytelling, offering an arcade-like experience where players are simply dropped into the action without any narrative context, requiring them to navigate and understand the gameplay independently.
- “It's pretty arcadey: there's literally no story - you are just thrown into the game and you've got to figure it out for yourself.”