Shiperoids

About

"Shiperoids is a 2D space shooter inspired by 80's arcade classics, where you must survive waves of enemy ships trying to ram you. As the game progresses, the ship population increases in each wave. With simple and chaotic gameplay, the goal is to last as long as possible in the face of the endless onslaught."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

replayability3 negative mentions

Super cheap and fun to play, making it a good option for casual gaming with friends.
The aesthetic is pretty and the game is addictive, appealing to fans of old school arcade games.
Controls are simple and responsive, making it easy to pick up and play, with progressively harder levels.

Gameplay lacks depth and replayability, with no endless mode and frustrating pauses during level transitions.
Players may find the game too challenging, with easy deaths and a lack of pressure to survive.
The game feels incomplete and leaves players wanting more features and polish.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a level-based system where players eliminate ships, but it suffers from frustrating pauses during transitions that disrupt immersion and focus. While the aesthetic is appealing and the game is considered fun and addictive for its low price, many players feel it lacks depth and replayability. Overall, the gameplay leaves room for improvement despite its entertainment value.
- “The gameplay works on a level system, where you have a number of ships you need to eliminate and a new level is reached, with geometrically more ships to destroy.”
- “Yes, you aren't getting top-notch graphics or gameplay, but for the price it is at, it is a very fun and addictive game.”
- “The transition should be seamless; instead, the gameplay is paused for several seconds and you're caught waiting for nothing.”
- “The transition should be seamless; instead, the gameplay is paused for several seconds, and you're caught waiting for nothing.”
- “The gameplay is lacking, and the weird pauses in gameplay completely destroy any immersion or focus.”
- “From a purely objective standpoint, it leaves me wanting more in terms of gameplay and replayability.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as aesthetically pleasing, especially considering its low price point, but they are not top-notch and leave some players wanting more. While the visuals may not impress everyone, the overall experience is deemed fun and addictive, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of old-school arcade games.
- “I have to say the aesthetic is very pretty, and realistically there's not much reason to complain for a $1.09 game on sale for half a buck.”
- “Yes, you aren't getting top-notch graphics or gameplay, but for the price it is at, it is a very fun and addictive game.”
- “My scoring using my standing Steam indie game scoring criteria gives this game a respectable 88% score (value: 40/40; fun: 24 out of 30; controls & bugs: 20/20; and graphics and sound: 4 out of 10). I consider this game a high recommend to most arcade game fans who appreciate a good old school style game.”
- “My scoring using my standing Steam indie game scoring criteria gives this game a respectable 88% score (value: 40/40; fun: 24 out of 30; controls & bugs: 20/20; and graphics and sound: 4 out of 10). I consider this game a high recommend to most arcade game fans who appreciate a good old school style game, and give this game a 'must buy' recommend to any fans of the original old school Asteroids game.”
- “From a purely objective standpoint, it leaves me wanting more in terms of gameplay and replayability.”
- “While the aesthetic is very pretty, I feel that the graphics could have been improved significantly.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, especially when played with friends, making it enjoyable for social gaming sessions. However, some players feel that it lacks depth in gameplay, leaving them wanting more despite its appealing aesthetics and low price.
- “Has lots of replayability and is great for playing with friends.”
- “I have to say the aesthetic is very pretty, and realistically there's not much reason to complain for a $1.09 game on sale for half a buck; but from a purely objective standpoint, it leaves me wanting more in terms of gameplay and replayability.”
- “From a purely objective standpoint, it leaves me wanting more in terms of gameplay and replayability.”
- “The game is visually appealing, but it lacks depth and variety, making replayability a concern.”
- “While the aesthetic is nice, the gameplay doesn't offer enough to keep me coming back for more.”