Railgunners
- October 17, 2017
- Heavy Sheep
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Get on itch.io StoreRailgunners is a shooter game featuring customizable difficulty levels and an alien invasion storyline. Players can choose from three characters, each with their own experimental ship and abilities, and must fight through enemy ships to reach and destroy the Mothership's main reactor. The game features a challenging gameplay cycle where the player's ship is shot through a giant railgun at the start of each round, with energy slowly depleting until the player completes the round or is shot down.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great visuals and pixel art that evoke nostalgia.
- Fun and challenging gameplay that rewards precision and strategy.
- Impressive music and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay may feel basic and overly simplistic for some players.
- Capped at 30 fps, which affects the overall performance.
- Difficulty curve can be steep, making it frustrating for new players.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as amazing and integral to the game's stylish atmosphere, others feel it is less prominent but still serves its purpose effectively. Overall, the soundtrack complements the visuals and gameplay, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“Great music, great visuals, fun arcade style, really good game.”
“The art and OST are amazing!”
“Fun and challenging shmup with impeccable art style and awesome music!”
“The music and sound of the game, for me, was the element that stood out the least, but it worked for the game's purpose.”
“The composition of the music and sound effects, the style of the arts and enemies, all of this creates a super stylish and pleasant scenario.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity paired with a deep power-up system that encourages strategic thinking in character builds. Each character offers a unique playstyle, catering to a diverse range of player preferences, though the overall experience may feel like an acquired taste.
“I found the gameplay simple but with a good depth of the power-up system, making it interesting and making me question whether I was putting together the correct build to progress.”
“Each character has their own unique gameplay style, catering to all types of players.”
“This gameplay is very much an acquired taste nowadays and not what you might expect from the stylish pixel art presentation.”
“Each character has a different style of gameplay, so they can please all types of players.”
“Each character has a different style of gameplay, which can appeal to all types of players.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and impeccable art style, particularly in the laboratory scenes, contributing to an enjoyable arcade experience. However, some users feel that the enemy ships could have had more visual impact. Overall, the combination of great visuals and music enhances the fun and challenge of the game.
“The game's graphics are beautiful, especially with the scenes in the laboratory.”
“Fun and challenging shmup with impeccable art style and awesome music!”
“Great music, great visuals, fun arcade style, really good game.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a narrative that revolves around three distinct characters, each possessing unique skills, allowing players to select their preferred character to confront various bosses as the story unfolds.
“The game features three distinct characters at the beginning, each with unique skills, allowing you to choose your favorite to confront the bosses throughout the story.”
“The narrative is engaging and well-crafted, drawing players into a rich world filled with intriguing plot twists.”
“Each character's backstory adds depth to the overall narrative, making the journey feel personal and immersive.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or excitement.”
