Radical Spectrum Volume 2
- August 16, 2017
- Autonomic
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Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and an engaging 8-bit soundtrack that appeals to fans of retro games.
- It offers procedurally generated stages, providing a fresh experience each time you play.
- The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Donkey Kong.
- The controls are stiff and can be confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate the levels effectively.
- The game suffers from low production values, with poor graphics and a lack of customizable settings.
- There are concerns about the ethical practices of the developer, including connections to asset flipping and fake reviews.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players appreciate as a nostalgic throwback, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. Despite the low-quality visuals, the fast-paced action and accompanying soundtrack are noted to enhance the overall experience.
“Far more playable than the first Radical Spectrum with the same old school graphics, amphetamine-arcade soundtrack, and tooth-grinding non-stop insanity.”
“From beginning to end, it drops you into fast-paced action, with tight graphics and a ripping soundtrack.”
“The graphics are a nice throwback to old school games with a killer 8-bit soundtrack.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and frustrating, reminiscent of old-school arcade games like Donkey Kong, but with some modern mechanics that feel underutilized and difficult to execute. While it offers controller support and slightly more advanced features, the level design detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable. The raindrop-gathering mechanic for power-ups is also described as clunky and inconsistent.
“Tldr: barely edges out Atari 2600 Donkey Kong by having controller support and slightly more advanced mechanics, but takes steps back by adding more frustration to the level design and undercutting the appeal of the new mechanics by making them hard to execute and only used punctually.”
“The raindrop-gathering mechanic to unleash one-time consumable power-ups feels clunky and is hit and miss.”
“Gameplay/levels: this is an old-school arcade style game in the vein of Donkey Kong & Donkey Kong Jr. You need to get from the bottom left corner to the top left corner to beat the 'boss' character on each screen.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack that complements its old-school graphics and fast-paced action, creating an engaging arcade experience. While the soundtrack is praised for its energy, some players noted the absence of music during levels, relying instead on sound effects. Overall, the music enhances the game's retro vibe and intensity.
“From beginning to end, it drops you into fast-paced action, with tight graphics and a ripping soundtrack.”
“I love the pixel look, and the music is awesome!”
“No music in levels, only sound effects.”
“Far more playable than the first Radical Spectrum with the same old school graphics, amphetamine-arcade soundtrack, and tooth-grinding non-stop insanity.”
“The graphics are a nice throwback to old school games with a killer 8-bit soundtrack.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game offers significantly improved replayability compared to its predecessor, thanks to its engaging old-school graphics, energetic soundtrack, and relentless gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
“Far more playable than the first Radical Spectrum, featuring the same old-school graphics, an amphetamine-arcade soundtrack, and tooth-grinding non-stop insanity.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is more enjoyable than its predecessor, featuring nostalgic graphics and an energetic soundtrack that enhances the relentless gameplay experience.
“Far more playable than the first Radical Spectrum, but the same old-school graphics, amphetamine-arcade soundtrack, and tooth-grinding non-stop insanity make the grinding feel excessive.”
