Solaroids
- May 26, 2017
- Chad Yates
Get on Steam"Solaroids" is a Science Fiction Shooter game that offers various gameplay modes, including single-player, local 2-player co-op, and PvP. Players must defend their solar system against a growing threat, with upgradable weapons and outrider attachments to aid them in their battle against challenging bosses and enemies. The game provides a split-screen feature for an enhanced multiplayer experience.
Reviews
- Solaroids offers a nostalgic yet modern take on classic arcade games, combining elements from Asteroids and other retro titles with polished graphics and engaging gameplay.
- The game features responsive controls and multiple control schemes, making it accessible for both casual players and those seeking a challenge, with a high skill cap for competitive play.
- The developer is highly responsive to player feedback, regularly implementing updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience and keeps the game feeling fresh.
- As an early access title, some players have noted performance issues, such as screen stuttering during intense gameplay, and certain controls being hard-coded, which can be frustrating.
- While the game is enjoyable, some reviewers feel it lacks extensive features or a progression system, which may limit long-term replayability for some players.
- A few players have expressed disappointment with the game's overall depth, suggesting that it may not offer enough innovation or content compared to other titles in the genre.
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their variety and quality, featuring options like original sprites, vector graphics, and CRT emulation, which enhance the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the immersive gameplay and the significant updates that have improved the graphics over time, making it a visually appealing arcade-style game. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and engaging gaming experience.
“Outstanding immersive gameplay, great visuals and hours of coop fun for up to 4 players.”
“Seeing the massive updates, option upgrades, graphic changes, etc. has been really amazing.”
“While not yet finished as of writing, the vector graphics mode is my personal favorite so far.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its high quality and enjoyable nature, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Many players appreciate the background music as a perfect complement to the graphics and gameplay, making it a fun and engaging title.
“I'm a big fan of twin stick and shoot 'em ups, and this one brings it all together with good music to boot.”
“I'd say give this a go, well worth the money. The graphics are great, the music is great, the sound effects are also great—just a fun game to play.”
“I also think the soundtrack is high quality and enjoy listening to it while I play.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its outstanding immersion, impressive visuals, and enjoyable cooperative experience for up to four players. Players appreciate the incredible physics that enhance the feeling of momentum and the challenge of mastering drifting and thrusting mechanics. While the content may not be extensive, the polished and cohesive gameplay elements stand out, especially for an early access title.
“Outstanding immersive gameplay, great visuals, and hours of co-op fun for up to 4 players.”
“Incredible physics that lend the feel of momentum and the need to get better at controlled drifting or thrusting dynamics.”
“The set of features and content isn't extensive, but all of the gameplay elements it does have are polished (especially by early access standards) and cohesive.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, which can make even simple tasks feel cumbersome and annoying.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its engaging arcade-style mechanics, daily and global leaderboards, and a variety of challenges. While it lacks a traditional progression system, the inclusion of local multiplayer and thoughtfully designed upgrades and enemies enhances its depth and keeps players returning for more.
“Replayability: it's an arcade-style game that lacks a progression system, but the daily, weekly, monthly, and global leaderboards are enough motivation to keep coming back for another game.”
“It's basically a more modern take on Asteroids, but with more depth and replay value.”
“Replayability: it's an arcade-style game that lacks a progression system, but the daily/weekly/monthly/global leaderboards are enough motivation to keep coming back for another game.”
“It's basically a more modern take on asteroids, but with more depth and replay value.”
“Challenges, local multiplayer, and well-planned upgrades and enemies make this game replayable, challenging, and fascinating.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of Solaroids is currently under development, with the solo developer actively communicating plans to enhance the game, including the addition of a story mode and improved graphics. Players appreciate the developer's openness to suggestions as the game evolves.
“Solaroids is still in early release, but the solo developer keeps us posted about the updates he is making and the plans he has to improve the game, including a story and more graphics. He is also very open to suggestions, which I appreciate.”
“Maybe a story mode or something?”
“Solaroids is still in early release, but the solo developer keeps us posted about the updates he is making and the plans he has to improve the game, including a story, and more graphics, etc. He is also very open to suggestions, which I appreciate.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with players experiencing unexpectedly poor performance even on modern hardware, which is particularly surprising given the game's simplicity.
“I wouldn't expect to see performance that bad on a modern computer - not for a game this simple.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“It's frustrating to see such poor optimization in a title that has so much potential.”
