ShipLord
- December 2, 2015
- EGAMER
Get on Steam"ShipLord is a survival game set in space where players dodge asteroids and battle bosses to collect energy and progress through unique levels. A medal-based system rewards players with upgrade points for completing levels on higher difficulties, which can be used to upgrade shield, energy tractor, and force field abilities. With over 100 upgrade points available, players can improve shield and force field duration and cool down times, as well as decrease energy spawn time."
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Reviews
- The game features responsive controls and a coherent progression system that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Boss levels are considered the most enjoyable aspect of the game, providing a fun challenge.
- It's a decent time-passer, especially if purchased at a discount.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive and stale after a short period, lacking variety in levels and challenges.
- Mouse controls are clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during tight maneuvers.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, lackluster sound design, and a high price point that doesn't match its quality.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them mediocre or below average, especially considering the game's 2015 release. While a few users mention "breathtaking visuals," many others criticize the graphics as poor or lacking depth, indicating a general dissatisfaction with the visual quality.
“Shiplord is a space avoider mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.”
“Premise is cool and the graphics are great.”
“Even at max settings, I'm not getting those breathtaking visuals.”
“Bad graphics.”
“Graphics, knowing that the game was released in 2015, are not good.”
“The graphics, story, and voice acting are all below average, and there are a few grammar and spelling mistakes in the game.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring responsive controls and a variety of powers that enhance depth; however, visual elements in the backgrounds can disrupt the experience. While many players find the core mechanics enjoyable, some feel that the game could benefit from further refinement, particularly in balancing skill, memorization, and luck. Overall, it offers a mix of engaging and frustrating moments, leading to a varied player experience.
“It does everything it sets out to, with responsive controls and a selection of powers that add a reasonable amount of gameplay depth.”
“This is the most amazing gameplay I've had in a long time; I got scared that if I play this game longer, I'll get stuck with it for life!”
“Gameplay isn't that bad, but the game could have been more successful with just a bit more work.”
“The backgrounds contain elements that look like gameplay elements (stars that look like the items you're supposed to collect, moons that look like the asteroids you're supposed to dodge, etc.) which interfere with smooth gameplay.”
“The backgrounds contain elements that look like gameplay elements (stars that look like the items you're supposed to collect, moons that look like the asteroids you're supposed to dodge, etc.) which interfere with smooth gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack decent and fitting, while others criticize it as below average and lacking in engagement, leading to a sense of silence and monotony.
“The soundtrack fits the game.”
“The graphics are fine and the music is fairly decent.”
“The background music in this game is below average.”
“Poor soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is making me sleep.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being basic and poorly written, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and coherence. Additionally, the overall narrative experience is deemed below average, contributing to a perception that the game would have been better off without a story or voice acting altogether.
“11 GBP at the time of writing is too much for a fairly basic, fairly short game with no real story.”
“Bad writing and story.”
“The graphics, story, and voice acting are all below average, and there are a few grammar and spelling mistakes in the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that there isn't much incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
