SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance

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SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Brainshape Games and was released on March 3, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Schar: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.

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graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun co-op experience with different ship classes that complement each other, making teamwork essential for success.
The dynamic soundtrack and interesting visual ideas enhance the overall gaming experience.
It's a budget-friendly option for fans of twin-stick shooters, providing decent gameplay and a solid campaign.

The controls can be unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players report issues with the game not functioning properly, including problems with mouse binding and setup.
The graphics and overall presentation feel outdated and lack polish, making it hard to compete with other titles in the genre.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features thirty-six missions across nine planets, offering a familiar yet improved narrative experience. While it can be played solo, players are encouraged to team up with friends for a more enjoyable and manageable experience, especially as missions become increasingly challenging. However, some players find the missions repetitive and note that the co-op mechanics may diminish the stakes of failure.
- “There are thirty-six story missions that span across nine planets.”
- “In fact, the Steam achievement for completing all of the Pluto missions is 'not a planet.' The story missions can be played solo or with up to four players locally.”
- “There is a single/co-op story mode and you have a survival mode.”
- “The game is fun and you can kill an hour or so, but without a team or co-op friends, you get stuck and can't really progress in story mode.”
- “It'll be lots of fun with them, but it puts a damper on beating the actual story mode and playing as a single player.”
- “The missions all seem kind of monotonous, and dying is not really a punishment in co-op (should it be?) because you can be revived easily.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered basic and underwhelming, especially given the advancements in video game technology over the past 53 years. While some users appreciate the art style and the integration of interesting visual ideas, others feel that the overall quality does not compare favorably to other titles, such as the remake of Star Control II. Overall, the visuals are described as adequate but lacking the wow factor.
- “Fun game with a cool art style.”
- “The dynamic soundtrack comes together perfectly and the visuals work very well for this style of game.”
- “On top of that, everything is laced with interesting ideas for graphics - blueprints, computer screen windows, etc.”
- “There are a few graphics customization options, and the game is in color, so that's what Brainshape (smooth) has to show for 53 years of video game development technology since Spacewar!”
- “I think after 53 years of planning to rip off a video game, you could come up with better graphics and gameplay, but nope.”
- “Graphically, Blue Shield Alliance is pretty basic.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features a decent sci-fi trip theme, with a dynamic soundtrack that complements the visuals effectively. While the soundtrack is available for purchase separately, it may not leave a lasting impression on players. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience but doesn't stand out significantly.
- “The dynamic soundtrack comes together perfectly and the visuals work very well for this style of game.”
- “The dynamic soundtrack is composed perfectly, and the visuals work really well for this style of game.”
- “The graphics are just okay and the music has a sci-fi trip theme, but nothing really blows you away.”
- “The soundtrack is decent and available for purchase for $0.99 on Steam if you got the game by itself.”
- “Alternatively, the soundtrack edition of the game sells for $5.99.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of polish and clunkiness, detracting from an otherwise straightforward twin-stick shooter experience focused on wave survival, target elimination, and upgrades. Comparisons to other titles highlight that it falls short in both graphics and overall execution.
- “Local co-op centered wave survival game with twin stick style mechanic.”
- “The core gameplay could have been fine as it is just gunning down targets, picking up coins, and unlocking permanent upgrades.”
- “I think after 53 years of planning to rip off a video game, you could come up with better graphics and gameplay, but nope.”
- “The guys who did Star Control did a much better job of this, and the remake of StarCon 2, The Ur-Quan Masters, which is free, has better graphics than this does, and better gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay could have been fine as it is just gunning down targets, picking up coins, and unlocking permanent upgrades, but the clunkiness and lack of polish on the engine does not really reward you for it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by cartoon-like characters and a simplistic space environment, creating a lighthearted and approachable aesthetic.
- “The characters in the game are cartoon-like, and the space atmosphere is beautifully simplistic.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and engaging, making every moment feel alive and full of wonder.”
- “The characters in the game are cartoon-like, and the space atmosphere is pretty simplistic.”

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SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a action game.

SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is available on PC and Windows.

SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance was released on March 3, 2015.

SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance was developed by Brainshape Games.

SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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