Rival Megagun
- November 29, 2018
- Spacewave Software
Get on Steam
Get on Xbox Games Store"Rival Megagun is a competitive vertical shooter where you transform into a colossal boss ship to invade your opponent's screen. Play locally or online, with multiple characters and customization options. Experience arcade mode solo or face off against friends in intense battles."
Reviews
- Rival Megagun offers a unique and fun PvP experience, allowing players to attack each other directly and even transform into a boss, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game features a variety of characters and customizable loadouts, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players, with multiple difficulty levels to suit different skill levels.
- The graphics and soundtrack are well-received, enhancing the overall experience, and the game has a friendly community that supports new players.
- Some players have reported issues with bullet visibility, making it difficult to see incoming attacks against a busy background.
- There are concerns about character balance, with some characters being perceived as overpowered compared to others, which can affect competitive play.
- The single-player mode can become repetitive, and while the arcade mode is serviceable, it may not provide enough excitement for some players.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Rival Megagun is characterized by a fast-paced, competitive shoot 'em up experience that rewards creativity and skillful play, with an emphasis on dodging and chaining abilities. While it features unique mechanics like special attacks and boss transformations, some players note a lack of complexity compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game offers an engaging and visually appealing experience, making it worth trying out the demo to see if its mechanics suit your style.
“The gameplay loop rewards resourceful, creative plays, with luck playing a certain role, but dodging, chaining skills, and situational awareness being the deciding factors.”
“Rival Megagun is a very frenetic shoot 'em up, extremely competitive, and its particular features like firing 'special attacks' directly at your opponent and becoming a boss to tear them apart in a direct engagement adds even more excitement to its already intensively competitive gameplay.”
“Just beaten arcade mode on normal difficulty; this game has great visuals, animation, music, and of course, fresh gameplay!”
“There don't seem to be complex or advanced mechanics regarding this, such as the ones that might be present in other games of this genre (there is no 'boss counter' like in POFV, your bombs and energy are separate...).”
“I hope for new characters and deeper/more intricate duel mechanics.”
“Moving on past the core mechanics:”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging techno soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during intense moments like boss battles. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the music, noting that it complements the game's visuals and overall atmosphere effectively.
“The music is techno bliss.”
“Just beaten arcade with normal difficulty, this game has great visuals, animation, music, and of course, fresh gameplay!”
“The music is well-done as well.”
“The soundtrack keeps you in the groove and gets more intense when a boss is on the field.”
“The music fits very well.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as simple and somewhat generic, resembling a fighting game structure, but it manages to engage players with unique character arcs and humorous dialogue. While the narrative may not be the main focus, it adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, particularly in the arcade mode where players can explore different character stories. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop that complements the game's competitive elements.
“The story of this single player mode is simple, as anyone would expect, but it is interesting enough to want me to know better each character involved.”
“There's an entire arcade mode that takes you through 6 stages + a final boss, with unique dialogue in between for each character's story.”
“The story is kind of a joke, but it's also aware that it's a joke.”
“If the aesthetics and story were central to the game, this would be bad.”
“I didn't play much of the story; it seems like a generic ladder like a fighting game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the retro pixel art and overall visual appeal, while others criticize the aesthetics and character design as lacking depth and likability. Overall, the positive feedback highlights the nostalgic charm, but concerns about character development and visual quality remain.
“Awesome retro graphics and music.”
“The graphics are pure pixel joy and I have no doubt I'll be playing this game often.”
“Good graphics and good music.”
“The aesthetics are bad, and the characters are mostly one-dimensional and unlikeable.”
“If the aesthetics and story were central to the game, this would be bad.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through the challenge of completing arcade mode in one credit with each character across various difficulties. However, some users feel that the overall replay value is only moderate.
“Tons of replay value in trying to beat arcade mode in 1cc with each character on each difficulty.”
“Replayability is lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
“The game offers minimal variation in gameplay, making replaying it feel tedious.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to dive back in.”
