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.
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Nintendo Switch
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Xbox One
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Xbox 360
Reviews
- Solaroids offers a nostalgic yet modern take on classic arcade games, featuring engaging gameplay, great visuals, and a variety of control options that enhance the experience.
- The game is highly replayable with a solid difficulty curve, making it accessible for newcomers while still challenging for seasoned players, especially with its global leaderboards.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback, continuously improving the game with updates and new features, creating a sense of community and investment in the game's development.
- As an early access title, some players have noted performance issues, such as screen stuttering during intense gameplay and hard-coded controls that limit customization.
- A few reviews mention that the game may feel unnecessary or redundant in the current gaming landscape, particularly for those who are not fans of the genre.
- There are minor complaints about typos and the overall polish of the game, indicating that while it is enjoyable, it still has room for improvement before its final release.
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their quality and variety, featuring options like original sprites, vector graphics, and CRT emulation. Players appreciate the immersive visuals and the ongoing updates that enhance the graphical experience, making it a standout in the arcade style genre. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“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.”
“Options include original sprites, vector graphics, and CRT emulation that can be added to either mode.”
- music10 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 background tracks that enhance the overall gaming experience. Many players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, particularly in the twin-stick shooter genre, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, contributing to the fun and immersive nature of the game.
“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 also think the soundtrack is high quality and enjoy listening to it while I play.”
“The soundtrack is also amazing.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its outstanding immersion, polished mechanics, and impressive visuals, offering hours of cooperative fun for up to four players. While the content may not be extensive, the cohesive gameplay elements and the emphasis on physics create a rewarding experience that encourages skill development in controlled drifting and thrusting dynamics.
“Outstanding immersive gameplay, great visuals, and hours of coop 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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its arcade-style format, featuring daily and global leaderboards that encourage players to return. While it lacks a traditional progression system, the inclusion of challenges, local multiplayer, and thoughtfully designed upgrades and enemies adds depth and keeps the gameplay engaging.
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of Solaroids is currently under development, with the solo developer actively communicating plans to introduce a narrative element in future updates. Players express a desire for a story mode, indicating that while the game is still in early release, there is potential for a more engaging storyline 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with players expressing disappointment over poor performance on modern hardware, especially given the game's simplicity.
“I wouldn't expect to see performance that bad on a modern computer - not for a game this simple.”
