Radiant

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Radiant is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by HEXAGE and was released on February 2, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

Take your stand against the alien horde in a vibrant space shooter!

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 1,167 reviews

graphics62 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Addictive gameplay with simple, responsive controls suitable for short and long play sessions.
Well-designed vintage arcade shooter with excellent retro graphics, vibrant visuals, and a humorous storyline.
Great weapon upgrade system with multiple weapon types providing strategic variety and replay value.

Lack of game save or checkpoint system causes loss of progress upon exiting, leading to player frustration.
Players must repurchase to access HD version; absence of free or discounted upgrade for original buyers criticized.
Some control issues on certain devices and occasional licensing errors or crashes reported, impacting play experience.

graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
18%
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming retro and vibrant aesthetic, combining simplicity with thoughtful design that stands out among mobile titles. Players appreciate the smooth, colorful visuals and polished presentation, which enhance the nostalgic yet fresh gameplay experience. While some note repetitiveness or wish for graphical options, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a major strength that complements the game's engaging style and humor.
- “Fantastic take on classic asteroids style game with amusing story and radiant graphics!”
- “Modern retro graphics, smooth soundtrack, and great gameplay.”
- “Gorgeous graphics, fun miniplot... a little cleanup of minor glitches and this would be the perfect android game!”
- “Graphics: old-fashioned.”
- “Surely it could have been a graphical option.”
- “Graphics are simple yet appropriate.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The story is frequently praised for its humor, retro charm, and engaging, witty narrative that complements the classic arcade-style gameplay. While many enjoy its fun and clever storyline with amusing dialogue and a clear progression, several users note it is relatively short and could benefit from additional content or modes for extended replayability. Overall, the story adds a delightful and motivating layer to the game, enhancing the overall experience despite its brevity.
- “I've played arcade-type games and I completely love the storyline added in Radiant; it gave a motive to destroy all the aliens.”
- “The witty background story kept me playing casual mode for hours.”
- “Amazing and an awesome storyline, but the ending is too abrupt and a bit unfair.”
- “Definitely a fun game but the story lacks a lot of aspects, including a lack of episodes, though it brings back a classic vibe of a chill game to play on the go.”
- “Beautiful remake of an epic game but it needs an arcade/infinite mode with just wave after wave; no storyline!”
- “Please add freeplay game (i.e. arcade or non-storyline play); incredibly boring after the first time through.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
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The gameplay is widely praised for being engaging, addictive, and well-polished, combining classic mechanics with modern touches like weapon upgrades and clever storytelling. It features smooth controls, vibrant retro-style graphics, and a captivating soundtrack, though some note touchscreen controls could be improved. Overall, it offers a nostalgic yet fresh experience that keeps players coming back for extended play sessions.
- “Taking a well known mechanic and blending clever story elements, weapons upgrades, and lush soundtrack, Radiant is a timeless mobile classic.”
- “Fantastically fun, lots of weapons, visually vibrant gameplay and interface; can't say enough good things about it!”
- “Witty dialogue, super fun gameplay, simple but eye candy visuals and oozing with polish.”
- “Trying to get above 10 million in survival mode has led to over 29 hours of gameplay, indicating a grind that may feel excessive.”
- “Gameplay is not long enough; please add more levels to extend the experience.”
- “Gameplay is merely respectable, lacking standout qualities to distinguish it.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its goofy, witty, and ironic dialogue, which complements the vibrant and addictive gameplay. Players appreciate the simple yet funny storyline and clean, engaging comedic elements that enhance the overall arcade fun experience.
- “I'm looking forward to playing this vibrant, addictive, humorous little gem of a game again.”
- “Good old fashioned arcade fun, sprinkled with humorous dialogue.”
- “So much fun and I love the witty humor.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its captivating and chill-worthy soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience, blending well with the story and gameplay. While most users find the soundtrack excellent and timeless, a few mention it as decent initially or note changes such as the absence of the intro song. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
- “Kubatko's music makes this game ooze with a captivating feeling that makes hours playing disappear.”
- “Taking a well known mechanic and blending clever story elements, weapons upgrades & lush soundtrack, Radiant is a timeless mobile classic.”
- “Great chill-worthy soundtrack and classic alien blasting fun.”
- “Although you are listening to one music track the entire game, and the story goes from defeating the aliens, to going to the future, to the alien brain having revenge on the host.”
- “Awwww the intro song is gone :(”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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27%
Replayability for the game is mixed, with some players praising its engaging, pick-up-and-play design and weapon variety, while others find it short with limited content and low replay value due to a lack of additional levels or story updates.
- “Hands down the android game with the most replay value.”
- “Replay value is fantastic.”
- “Very well designed for fun, pick up and play, strategy if you want it or don't, and replay value.”
- “But easy to beat in a day or less and has very little replay value.”
- “Short game and not much replay value to it.”
- “Only one set of levels so it has limited replay value.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
11%
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Stability varies significantly across devices, with some users experiencing frequent freezes, crashes, and slow performance, while others report smooth gameplay and no major issues. Minor glitches are common but generally don't detract from the overall experience on compatible phones.
- “No glitches.”
- “Runs great on my Hero.”
- “Moto Cliq XT runs great, incredibly addictive.”
- “Unbearably slow, there's no possible way to play this game, and it freezes my phone.”
- “FC at first start, then freezes the whole phone; home button wouldn't work either. When it works, it's an excellent game, but refunding it now on MT3GS.”
- “Good game, though somewhat buggy on G1.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users criticize the introduction of ads even after purchasing ad-free options, leading to frustration and abandonment of the game. They appreciate alternatives with one-time payments that offer no ads or pay-to-win elements, valuing a straightforward, enjoyable experience.
- “No ads, no pay to win, just an actual game.”
- “It's an awesome game; I love the graphics and the wonderful colors with no ads. Excellent game ”
- “It's lucky I found a similar game that's one-time pay with no ads, something more mobile developers should do, honestly.”
- “When Arcadium updated to play ads, even after buying the ad-free revival, I dropped it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for running smoothly and being well-optimized on devices like the HTC Inspire, though some users express frustration about paying additional fees for further optimization after purchase.
- “Nice shooter, you don't find these very often and it runs smoothly - HTC Inspire”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can become tedious, especially when progressing to harder stages, potentially affecting the overall pacing and enjoyment.
- “Can get tedious to get to harder stages”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotions, often feeling heartbreaking when death forces players to start over, creating a poignant and immersive experience.
- “Sometimes heartbreaking when you die and have to start over.”