Shooting Saucer

About

"Shooting Saucer" is a frantic action game where you must outrun a parasitic alien through various galaxies. Encounters with the alien's past victims add to the challenge as you attempt to save Piggy's picnic. The developer's previous title, "Crowtel Renovations," can be found on Steam for those interested in their work.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and engaging music enhance the overall experience, making it a delight to play.
The game features a variety of characters, each with unique abilities, adding depth and replayability.
Despite its challenging nature, the gameplay loop is fun and rewarding, with clever level design that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from unbalanced boss fights, making some encounters feel nearly impossible, especially after taking hits.
Certain mechanics, like the lack of coyote time and overly punishing level designs, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are technical issues, including lag and audio bugs, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The music in Kero Blaster is widely praised for its charm and enchanting quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the variety of tracks, particularly noting the standout music in the final level, while also highlighting some issues with overlapping tracks during boss fights. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's aesthetic and helps alleviate frustration during challenging moments.
- “Tasteful aesthetics, charming, nice music.”
- “Beautiful pixel art and a nice soundtrack.”
- “The great music helps you get through the frustration of dying, and the variety of characters to start things off with brings some freshness to the gameplay.”
- “There was also one attempt with the first desert fight, where the boss abandoned the battle halfway through, yet the health bar and music remained.”
- “When I died after defeating the first phase of the mushroom guy, the boss music wouldn't stop playing and would overlap against all other songs, even after I died again, and eventually got sent back to the main menu.”
- “The vibes and music are so enchanting that you don't mind the whooping of said ass at all though!”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The gameplay is visually appealing and features a fun loop that offers both charm and challenge, with a variety of characters enhancing replayability. While some mechanics, like the jump function, can be frustrating, the overall shooter experience is engaging, supported by great music that alleviates the frustration of repeated failures. Players appreciate the simplicity of the mechanics combined with the depth provided by different character abilities.
- “For positives, the game looks good and has a fun gameplay loop; I was having fun my first couple of runs.”
- “A charming little game, very simple mechanically but surprisingly challenging.”
- “Fun but challenging shooter gameplay, charming designs, and swaths of characters that give this already decently long game a lot of replayability.”
- “The great music helps you get through the frustration of dying, and the variety of characters to start things off with brings some freshness to the gameplay.”
- “I'm excited to replay it with the other characters who have different mechanics.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities that enhance gameplay variety and depth. Players appreciate the fun yet challenging shooter mechanics, which, combined with charming designs, contribute to an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Fun but challenging shooter gameplay, charming designs, and a variety of characters that give this already decently long game a lot of replayability.”
- “The unique abilities of all the different characters add variety and depth to its replayability.”
- “Fun but challenging shooter gameplay, charming designs, and swaths of characters that give this already decently long game a lot of replayability.”
- “There's also multiple different characters which adds a lot of replay value.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are praised for their tasteful aesthetics and charming pixel art style, which many users find delightful. The visuals are complemented by nice music, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I absolutely love Sink's pixel art style, and this doesn't disappoint!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in Kero Blaster is highlighted by its quirky character designs and engaging music, which evoke a sense of charm reminiscent of Toby Fox's work. Players appreciate the unique personalities that contribute to the game's overall appeal.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of games like Cave Story is not explicitly discussed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics such as boss battles and experience points. Therefore, it is unclear how the narrative is perceived based on this information.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and entertaining, often describing it as a delightful experience that stimulates their enjoyment and engagement.
- “I absolutely love the humor in this game! The funny characters make my brain go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.”