Rocket Blasters
- December 6, 2017
- Schmidt Workshops
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Get on itch.io Store"Rocket Blasters" is a fast-paced, action-packed shoot-em-up game set in space. Blast asteroids, enemy spaceships, and bosses in your rocket ship, and upgrade your weapons along the way. The game has been recently updated with a faster shooting ability and earlier access to unique upgrades.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming art style reminiscent of ballpoint pen drawings, which many players find appealing.
- It's an engaging and fun time killer, especially for fans of arcade-style score chasers, providing a light-hearted gaming experience.
- At a low price point, it offers good value for those looking for a simple and addictive shoot 'em up game.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including a lack of resolution options and mouse input, which frustrates PC gamers.
- Permadeath mechanics and repetitive gameplay can detract from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable for some players.
- The use of GameMaker Studio results in a product that feels amateurish and lacks the polish expected from modern games.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and light-hearted art style, originally inspired by ball-point pen doodles, which adds charm to the experience. However, players note a lack of resolution options and meaningful graphics tweaks, which may limit customization. Despite some repetitiveness in gameplay, the visuals contribute to its appeal as a fun, casual shooter.
“The art style drew me in, and the fact that this started out as Inktober ball-point pen doodles really made me take an interest.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“While the game becomes repetitive after ~15 minutes, it stays a great time killer - especially if you want to play a little shoot 'em up with unique graphics.”
“It is light-hearted from the art style to the music.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is particularly praised for its use of Aphex Twin's tracks, contributing to a light-hearted atmosphere that complements the art style.
“Especially good with Aphex Twin's music.”
“It is light-hearted from the art style to the music.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be forgettable and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, leading to a disjointed atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“In-game purchases are heavily pushed, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The reliance on microtransactions detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
