- December 15, 2022
- Tom Paradise
- 6h median play time
Space Mercenary Defense Force
52%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
replayability, gameplay
85% User Score 13 reviews
Platforms
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About
Space Mercenary Defense Force is a 2D sci-fi action-roguelike arena survivor game where you survive against an alien invasion and try to take down the mother ship! Equip your ship with a selection of branching upgrades to create unique builds each game and unlock new ships and permanent upgrades to help win the fight.
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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
- The game features a good variety of weapons and ship upgrades, allowing for interesting build options and strategic depth.
- The gameplay is enjoyable with a solid progression system, including unlockable ships and modifiers that enhance replayability.
- The art direction and music are well-received, contributing to an overall positive atmosphere in the game.
- The game suffers from issues such as untelegraphed enemy attacks and a lack of healing options in the upgrade menu, making it frustrating at times.
- There are complaints about the game running slowly at the start and the frame rate being capped, which can detract from the experience.
- Some players noted a lack of enemy and map variety, leading to repetitive gameplay despite the potential for deeper customization.
- replayability4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game offers significant replayability, with quick 20-minute runs that allow for easy hopping on and off, alongside unlockable modifiers that enhance the intensity of each playthrough. Players find it incredibly fun and value its replay potential, especially for its price point, making it an excellent choice for roguelike enthusiasts.
“A run finishes in 20 minutes, so it's perfect for hopping on and off, but there is also massive replay value with unlockable modifiers to make the runs more intense in a variety of ways.”
“Overall, I think the game is incredibly fun and has a lot of replayability for its price point, and I think it has huge potential.”
“An excellent roguelike with a ton of replayability!”
“A run finishes in 20 minutes, making it perfect for hopping on and off, but there is also massive replay value with unlockable modifiers to make the runs more intense in a variety of ways.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the core experience doesn't change significantly with subsequent playthroughs.”
“The lack of diverse paths or endings means that after a few runs, the experience feels repetitive and loses its charm.”
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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
