Razor2: Hidden Skies

19%
Game Brain Score Based on 68 reviews
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  • music
  • graphics
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Razor2: Hidden Skies is a vertical scrolling shooter game with intense action and vibrant graphics. The player controls a fighter plane equipped with various weapons, battling against hordes of enemy aircraft and bosses across different stages. With its challenging gameplay and upgradable arsenal, Razor2 provides an exciting and rewarding experience for shoot-em-up enthusiasts.

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19%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
gameplay9 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable shoot'em'up gameplay with nice graphics and sound design.
  • The ship is equipped with multiple weapon types, providing a satisfying combat experience.
  • For those who enjoy classic arcade-style shooters, it can be a fun experience if purchased at a low price.
  • The game suffers from poor controls, hit detection issues, and a lack of originality in gameplay.
  • There is no save feature, forcing players to restart from the beginning after losing all their lives, which can be frustrating.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy.
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay of Razor 2: Hidden Skies is widely criticized for being generic, repetitive, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting a lack of creativity and interesting mechanics. Players report frustrating collision detection, clunky controls, and unengaging enemy patterns, leading to a deeply unsatisfying experience. While some appreciate the upgrade system, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver a polished or enjoyable gameplay experience, reminiscent of a low-quality student project.

    • “Gameplay is fun, and familiar.”
    • “I like the upgrade system, and gameplay, even if the menus and graphics aren't as polished.”
    • “Razor 2: Hidden Skies tries gallantly to emulate the shmups of yore, but falls flat not for want of creativity (though it could certainly use a bit more), but due to inexcusable issues with the game mechanics themselves.”
    • “The game is overwhelmingly cliche, the gameplay is repetitive, and the only thing redeemable about it is the fact you're not really forced to play it longer than an hour.”
    • “The gameplay is monotonous and uninteresting, and collision detection is indiscernible.”
    • “Gameplay is very poor and unpolished as it gets repetitive, cheap (as in enemies coming in from behind unexpectedly), and boring (predictable and lame enemy patterns, and bosses take forever to kill without appropriate weapons or upgrades).”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as boring, inappropriate, and overpowering, often drowning out important sound effects and voice acting. While some acknowledge that the orchestrated elements sound good, they feel out of place and repetitive, contributing to an overall uninspired experience. Additionally, the inability to turn off or adjust the music effectively has frustrated players, leading to a lack of enjoyment during gameplay.

    • “The music is so incredibly loud that you will not be able to notice over 50% of the sound effects in this game (voices included).”
    • “I only noticed there was a woman talking on the second time I played the game - the default music volume value severely overpowers both the voice (which is quite useful) and the game sounds.”
    • “I personally found the soundtrack a bit weird; I felt like I was playing God of War or something.”
    • “The music is horrible and you can't turn it off even if you set the music volume at the lowest, so you have no choice but to listen to it while playing until it stops on its own sometime before the first boss, while the voice over keeps repeating the same things over and over again and you'll soon get tired of it.”
    • “The music is so incredibly loud that you will not be able to notice over 50% of the sound effects in this game (voices included).”
    • “It has dull levels and music, and simply does nothing to capture the imagination.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the enjoyable aesthetic while others criticize them as unpolished and reminiscent of low-resolution PS1 titles. Many users report issues with the graphical engine, including stuttering and lag, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as lacking in quality and refinement, contributing to a less engaging gameplay experience.

    • “Very enjoyable shoot'em'up with nice graphics, sounds, and presentation.”
    • “This is a great old-style arcade game that's been upgraded with 3D graphics.”
    • “I like the upgrade system and gameplay, even if the menus and graphics aren't as polished.”
    • “Cons: poor graphics (think hi-res PS1)”
    • “The graphics are unpolished and the game UI/menus are painfully slow, with unusable tooltips.”
    • “A strange thing I really didn't expect was that this game's graphical engine is so badly optimized that I experienced stuttering, laggy controls, and pretty low framerate, and this ruined my game experience in no time.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its low-quality presentation, featuring cheesy text-to-speech voiceovers that are often drowned out by explosions, making it difficult to follow. Players also report issues with mission briefings, which are poorly written and filled with errors, and technical glitches that disrupt gameplay and hinder the overall experience. Overall, the narrative elements seem to lack depth and coherence, contributing to a frustrating experience.

    • “Each mission has a cheesy low-quality text-to-speech mission introduction voiceover, only it gets a few words into it before the explosions start and the rest is completely drowned out.”
    • “Which isn't all bad, I suppose, except with the input stuck, I became unable to read mission briefings (not a tremendous loss since they're an exercise in bad English and misspelled words).”
    • “It offered me to continue, which I accepted; it completed the mission and for some reason the next one no enemies could shoot and they would die a few instants after entering the screen.”
    • “Each mission has a cheesy low-quality text-to-speech mission introduction voiceover, only it gets a few words into it before the explosions start and the rest is completely drowned out.”
    • “Which isn't all bad I suppose, except with the input stuck, I became unable to read mission briefings (not a tremendous loss since they're an exercise in bad English and misspelled words) and upon finishing and going to the main menu it would spam me right into a new game on easy mode, not allowing me to change settings or even exit the game.”
    • “Once you quit, you need to start from mission 1 again.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers express disappointment with the game's replayability, noting that ineffective power-ups contribute to a lack of incentive to replay the game. Overall, the consensus is that the replay value is minimal.

    • “One thing that still doesn't quite fit in is the replayability feature.”
    • “Power-ups seem to be ineffective, and the replay value is nil.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game has been reported to be quite unstable, with frequent crashes and significant bugs, particularly on Windows 10 systems. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable, the technical issues severely hinder the overall experience.

    • “Buggy, the game crashed hardcore.”
    • “Not a bad game if you can get it to run; sadly, it's really, really buggy on my Windows 10 machine.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the game being compared to a low-budget flash game that lacks quality and depth.

    • “This is a cash grab that feels like a flash game that lost 80% of its budget.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's graphical engine is poorly optimized, leading to significant issues such as stuttering, laggy controls, and low framerate, which detract from the overall gaming experience.

    • “A strange thing I really didn't expect was that this game's graphical engine is so badly optimized that I experienced stuttering, laggy controls, and pretty low framerate, which ruined my game experience in no time.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express frustration with the emotional impact of taking damage in the game, as it can occur unexpectedly and without direct interaction, leading to feelings of helplessness and disappointment.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely criticized, with users noting that it feels lacking and uninspired, compounded by technical issues like slow performance and frustrating console controls.

    • “Running slow on a fast machine, stupid console controls, and has zero atmosphere.”
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