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Psichodelya

21%Game Brain Score
graphics, optimization
gameplay, music
23% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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"Psichodelya" is a challenging action game, paying homage to classic shoot-em-up's. Players can choose one of three ships and dodge bullets in single or local 2-player co-op modes, across five levels with epic bosses. The game features color-coded shields and enemies, keyboard/gamepad controls, and both local and online leaderboards.

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23%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
  • The game features modern graphics that are visually appealing.
  • Local co-op mode allows for enjoyable multiplayer gameplay.
  • The game has a variety of difficulty settings, catering to different skill levels.
  • Controls are poorly designed, with no customization options, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The game suffers from a lack of originality and feels derivative of better titles in the genre.
  • Difficulty levels do not seem to affect gameplay significantly, making even the easiest mode challenging for new players.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the controls, difficulty spikes, and lack of meaningful mechanics, particularly regarding the color polarity system. While the visuals are praised, the overall experience is described as disappointing and uninspired, leading to a consensus that the game fails to deliver engaging or innovative gameplay typical 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 very 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

    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

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users describing it as average or "meh," lacking the engaging quality found in other indie shooters. While some appreciate it as decent background music, others feel it fails to enhance the overall experience, with comparisons to higher-quality soundtracks in similar games.

    • “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.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by poor controller support, particularly for Xbox 360 controllers, as it fails to recognize essential inputs like the d-pad. While the game runs smoothly and has appealing visuals, the lack of customizable controls significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to a lower rating from users.

    • “This game runs smoothly and looks good, which is a testament to its optimization.”
    • “The performance is impressive, making the gameplay experience enjoyable and seamless.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a fluid experience even on lower-end systems.”

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