Redux: Dark Matters
- December 12, 2014
- KTX Software
Get on SteamRedux: Dark Matters is a challenging arcade-style shoot 'em up game set in 2067, where you pilot a spaceship with various weapons through 7 stages of hostile environments and boss encounters. The game features fresh scoring elements and requires dedication from the player to master its unforgiving difficulty. With sharp visuals and intense action, it's a must-have for shmup fans.
Reviews
- The game features vibrant visuals and well-realized sprite work, making it visually appealing.
- The power-up system and unique abilities, such as the 'soak' ability, add depth to the gameplay and encourage strategic play.
- The game offers two distinct modes, catering to both casual players and veterans, providing a range of challenge levels.
- The game suffers from a lack of challenge, especially in 'normal' mode, making it feel too easy for experienced players.
- Visual clutter and overlapping bullet sprites can lead to confusion, making it difficult to distinguish between harmful and collectible objects.
- The limited continues and sudden difficulty spike in stage 7 can be frustrating, especially for non-hardcore players.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in Redux are characterized by vibrant colors and a bright aesthetic, with assets rendered at 1920x1080. While the visuals are generally praised for their appeal and level design, they are described as not groundbreaking, complemented by smooth controls and a solid soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are enjoyable but lack significant innovation.
“The visuals are stunning; very vibrant colors and mostly nice level designs for a schmup.”
“10/10 soundtrack, 10/10 relaxing 2nd level, graphics are fun to look at; you fly to the right and cover the screen with lasers.”
“Redux's technical aspects on Steam: graphical assets are at 1920x1080.”
“The problem is everything also has this bright and cheery aesthetic.”
“The graphics and the music are alright, nothing groundbreaking, but not bad either.”
“There are no replays, no online leaderboards, but there's at least some graphic settings and remappable options in the settings.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music is characterized as subdued and spacey, with some players appreciating it more when sound effects are minimized. While the soundtrack is praised as relaxing and enjoyable, the overall presentation of music and graphics is considered decent but not groundbreaking.
“The sound and music are presented in stereo.”
“10/10 soundtrack, 10/10 relaxing second level, graphics are fun to look at, there is a warning dialog before a boss fight, you fly to the right and cover the screen with lasers.”
“The music is a more subdued, spacey affair, which I only started to appreciate when I turned down the sound effects to 1 in the options menu.”
“The graphics and the music are alright, nothing groundbreaking, but not bad either.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by the need for a frame rate limiter to prevent it from speeding up at refresh rates above 60Hz, leading to a generally boring experience.
“I believe you need to engage a frame rate limiter, or else the gameplay will speed up if you run at refresh rates above 60Hz.”
“- boring gameplay.”
