Rival Megagun
- November 29, 2018
- Spacewave Software
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Reviews
- Rival Megagun offers a unique and fun PvP experience, combining traditional shmup mechanics with competitive gameplay, allowing players to control bosses and strategize against opponents.
- The game features responsive controls, vibrant pixel art graphics, and an engaging soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It has a variety of characters and customizable loadouts, catering to both beginners and experienced players, with multiple difficulty levels and a friendly community for online play.
- Some characters are perceived as overpowered compared to others, leading to balance issues that can affect competitive play.
- The visibility of bullets can be problematic, as some projectiles blend into the background, making it difficult for players to react in fast-paced situations.
- The single-player mode can become repetitive, and while the game shines in multiplayer, it may not hold the same appeal for those looking for a robust single-player experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 elements of luck influencing outcomes. Players engage in frenetic battles, utilizing special attacks and transforming into bosses for direct confrontations, while the core mechanics remain relatively straightforward compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and engaging experience, with potential for deeper mechanics and multiplayer tournaments.
“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:”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and intense soundtrack, particularly during boss encounters, and is noted for its retro arcade style reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man X. Players appreciate the well-crafted techno beats that enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it a standout feature alongside the game's graphics and animation.
“The soundtrack keeps you in the groove and gets more intense when a boss is on the field.”
“Awesome retro graphics and music.”
“+ awesome retro arcade-style soundtrack – reminds me of Mega Man X in a good way”
“Music: 0/10”
“The music is techno bliss.”
“The music fits very well.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant pixel art, fantastic color palette, and retro aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some critics find the overall aesthetics lacking, describing characters as one-dimensional and unappealing, which detracts from the game's appeal.
“Awesome retro graphics and music.”
“+ Pixel art graphics are vivid, with a super nice color palette – the art direction is fantastic.”
“The graphics are pure pixel joy, and I have no doubt I'll be playing this game often.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as simple and somewhat generic, resembling a typical fighting game structure, but it manages to engage players with unique character narratives and humorous elements. While the overall plot may not be the main focus, the inclusion of distinct dialogues and character backstories in the arcade mode adds depth, making it enjoyable for those interested in character development. Ultimately, the game is more about the multiplayer experience, but the single-player story offers enough intrigue to keep players invested.
“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.”
“Great game for anyone who enjoys shmups, challenging single player mode with multiple characters to play with, each with their own unique specials and storylines.”
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through the challenge of completing arcade mode with each character on various difficulty levels, including the ability to play as bosses. 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.”
“The bosses are playable, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.”
“Replayability is alright.”
“The bosses are playable.”
