Rigid Force Alpha

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"Rigid Force Alpha" is a thrilling side-scrolling shoot-em-up game with 3D models, stunning environments, and a Synthwave soundtrack. Equip your fighter with upgradable weapon systems, unleash powerful blasts, and confront an overpowering armada of enemies. With extra modes, global leaderboards, and achievements, there are countless hours of shooting fun to be had.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and sound, providing a visually appealing and immersive experience.
It offers a challenging yet satisfying gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic shmups like R-Type and Gradius.
The controls are customizable, allowing players to adjust settings to their preference, enhancing the overall playability.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and frame drops, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
Some players find the controls to be unresponsive or overly sensitive, making it difficult to navigate effectively.
The game can feel overwhelming due to flashy visual effects that obscure important gameplay elements, leading to frustration.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
36%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and modern appeal, describing them as "gorgeous" and "superb." However, some players criticize the overly flashy visuals that hinder gameplay, particularly in a shoot 'em up context where clarity is essential. Additionally, technical issues related to changing graphical settings have been noted, causing frustration among users.
- “Great fun shmup, good music, nice graphics.”
- “Sound is excitingly well done and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Lol seriously the graphics are superb, the music is just brilliant and the gameplay is tight!”
- “Changing any graphical setting, including resolution and windowed/fullscreen, requires a restart. Sometimes when the game reboots, it crashes again and resets all values to default.”
- “For all the flash in visuals, intro, and trailer, the story could have had some flesh added to the bones.”
- “Refunded - shmups are one of my favorite game types, but no one seems to understand the importance of non-flashy visuals. If I can't see enemy bullets clearly because of over-the-top graphic effects, it's not a proper shmup. I had high hopes due to similarities to R-Type in the visuals but find the controls sluggish and the game not challenging enough for the genre.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
14%
7%
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its catchy techno style and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the music didn't always capture their attention, the majority found it to be a standout feature that complements the game's impressive graphics and tight gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is described as brilliant and reminiscent of classic shmup titles, contributing to the game's nostalgic appeal.
- “Everything about this R-type inspired shoot 'em up is pure awesomeness and one of the very best games I have ever played with some of the catchiest music ever.”
- “Rigid Force Alpha looks great, feels great, and sounds great (awesome soundtrack).”
- “It's gorgeous, fast, spectacular, the soundtrack is great, controls are precise... it's exactly the way that I'd have imagined games of the future to be like when I was a kid.”
- “The music is there but it wasn't eliciting my attention at all.”
- “The music is there but it wasn't eliciting my attention at all.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
28%
6%
The gameplay is highly praised for its polished mechanics, balanced difficulty, and engaging progression, drawing inspiration from classic 16-bit titles like Gradius and R-Type. While some players noted minor issues with weaponry and mechanics, the overall experience is described as fun and satisfying, appealing to both newcomers and veterans. The combination of excellent graphics and music further enhances the gameplay experience.
- “It's very much like R-Type and similar games, plays excellently, is fun, and the difficulty is just right; gameplay is polished and satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is top notch and the difficulty perfectly balanced.”
- “As expected, the gameplay itself is the game's strong point, with steadily rising difficulty, making it suitable for newcomers and veterans alike.”
- “The game has some wrinkles though in its weaponry and other mechanics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent crashes and poor performance, particularly on older hardware like the GeForce GTX 880M. Many users believe that with further tweaking and optimization, the game has the potential to improve significantly.
- “With a little bit of tweaking and optimization, this could become a great title.”
- “Unfortunately, the game crashes constantly for me, as well as having somewhat poor performance.”
- “Game not optimized → low framerate on GeForce GTX 880M.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's story structure allows players to start at any cleared boss level, enhancing accessibility and progression. However, despite impressive visuals and an engaging introduction, many reviewers feel the narrative lacks depth and could benefit from more substantial development.
- “For all the flash in visuals, intro, and trailer, the story could have had some flesh added to the bones.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game's controls, describing them as "funny," while also noting that the hitboxes for power-ups are frustratingly small, adding a comedic element to the gameplay experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game experiences freezing issues for a few seconds during scene transitions, indicating a notable stability concern.
- “The game freezes for a few seconds during scene transitions.”
- “The game freezes for a few seconds during scene transitions.”