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.

Radiant is a space shooter game that pays homage to classic arcade games. Fight through over 100 levels filled with hundreds of alien enemies, leading up to unique boss battles. Upgrade your ship's weapons, collect power-ups, and challenge yourself with three difficulty options, all while competing for high scores on the global online leaderboard.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,170 reviews

graphics62 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features simple and addictive gameplay with a nostalgic retro feel, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
Players appreciate the humorous dialogue and engaging storyline, which adds charm to the overall experience.
The graphics are vibrant and well-designed, enhancing the visual appeal of the game.

Many players express frustration over the lack of a save feature, which forces them to restart after losing progress.
The game has been criticized for its repetitive nature and limited replay value, with some players feeling it is too short.
There are complaints about the need to repurchase the game for HD versions, leading to dissatisfaction among long-time supporters.

graphics
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, vibrant colors, and polished visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the simplistic yet appealing design, likening it to classic arcade styles while noting that it stands out among other mobile games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and nostalgic atmosphere, making it visually engaging and enjoyable.
- “Fantastic take on classic asteroids style game with amusing story and radiant graphics!”
- “Brilliant game with awesome graphics!”
- “Beautiful smooth graphics.”
- “Graphics: old-fashioned.”
- “Surely it could have been a graphical option.”
- “The visuals just scream retro Atari Space Invaders, and the weapons add some variety.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by its humorous and quirky elements, blending retro aesthetics with a lighthearted narrative that involves alien encounters and whimsical adventures. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging storyline, several reviews express a desire for more depth and additional content, as the game is often described as short. Overall, the story is well-received for its comedic tone and enjoyable flow, making it a charming aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “Fantastic take on classic asteroids style game with amusing story and radiant graphics!”
- “This is one of the funniest games I have ever played and the story flows well and is easy to understand.”
- “Excellent gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a good story make this one of those games for Android you have to try.”
- “Definitely a fun game, but the story lacks a lot of aspects, including a lack of episodes, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Although you are listening to one music track the entire game, the story jumps from defeating aliens to going to the future, and then to the alien brain seeking revenge on the host, which feels disjointed.”
- “Beautiful remake of an epic game, but it needs an arcade/infinite mode with just wave after wave; the storyline is not engaging enough.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its blend of nostalgic mechanics, vibrant graphics, and engaging soundtracks, creating an addictive experience. While many users appreciate the smooth controls and fun weapon selection, some note that touchscreen controls could be improved and express a desire for more levels. The game is described as a polished tribute to classic styles, offering a rich and enjoyable experience that keeps players engaged for hours.
- “Taking a well-known mechanic and blending clever story elements, weapon upgrades, and a 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-catching visuals, and oozing with polish.”
- “Gameplay not long enough; please add more levels.”
- “Nostalgic gameplay with majorly blingy graphics.”
- “Trying to get above 10 million in survival has led to easily 29+ hours of gameplay.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its goofy story, witty dialogue, and funny characters. Many reviews note the combination of vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay enhances the comedic elements, making it an enjoyable and addictive experience. Overall, the humor is described as clean, interesting, and a key factor in the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “Great graphics, fun gameplay, good controls, and a neat sense of ironic humor.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its captivating and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience despite being a single track throughout. Players appreciate the blend of a smooth soundtrack with modern retro graphics and engaging gameplay, although some express disappointment over the absence of an intro song and a decline in music quality after the initial moments. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Kubatko's music makes this game ooze with a captivating feeling that makes hours of playing disappear.”
- “Taking a well-known mechanic and blending clever story elements, weapon upgrades, and a 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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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with many users noting that it is easy to complete in a short time and lacks substantial replay value. However, some players appreciate the inclusion of weapons and well-designed gameplay elements that enhance replayability. Suggestions for updates, such as additional content, indicate a desire for more engaging replay options.
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, little replay value.”
- “Only one set of levels, so it has limited replay value.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users experiencing severe freezing issues and crashes that render it unplayable, while others report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay. Many players note minor glitches that could be improved, suggesting that while the game has potential, it requires further optimization for a more stable experience across different devices.
- “Runs great on my Hero.”
- “Love the visuals and gameplay; it runs great on my Eris with 2.1.”
- “No glitches.”
- “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; the home button wouldn't work either. When it works, it's an excellent game, but I'm refunding it now.”
- “Good game, though somewhat buggy on G1.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with monetization practices, particularly the introduction of ads in Arcadium despite having purchased an ad-free option. Many prefer games that offer a one-time payment model with no ads or pay-to-win elements, highlighting the appeal of a straightforward gaming experience without additional costs.
- “No ads, no pay to win, just an actual game.”
- “It's an awesome game! I love the graphics and the wonderful colors, plus there are no ads. Excellent game! ”
- “It's lucky I found a similar game that's a one-time payment with no ads; something more mobile developers should do, honestly.”
- “When Arcadium updated to include ads, even after I purchased the ad-free revival, I dropped it.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend more, which ruins the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, particularly on devices like the HTC Inspire. However, some users express frustration over having to pay for optimization updates for a game they already purchased.
- “Nice shooter, you don't find these very often, and it runs smoothly.”
- “How come I should pay for an optimization of a game I already paid for months ago?”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “Frequent updates seem to introduce more bugs than they fix, making the optimization feel like an afterthought.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that grinding can become tedious as they progress to harder stages, indicating a potential lack of engaging content or variety in the gameplay loop.
- “Grinding can get tedious when trying to progress to harder stages.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than fun.”
- “It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of achievement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be poignant, often feeling a sense of heartbreak when faced with the loss of progress and the need to restart after dying. This element adds a layer of depth to the gaming experience, evoking strong feelings of attachment and loss.
- “Sometimes heartbreaking when you die and have to start over.”
- “The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally invested in their journey.”
- “I found myself tearing up during key moments, as the game beautifully captures the essence of loss and hope.”