Space Ark

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Space Ark is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Strawdog Studios Ltd and was released on March 16, 2012. It received neutral reviews from players.

Space Ark is a fun arcade/puzzle game with a hint of retro arcade flavour; inspired by classic arcade games of the late 80s, such as Rainbow Island, Bubble Bobble and Arkanoid. With your crack team of animal ‘Arkonauts’, you have escaped your once peaceful solar system, which has been shattered by a wandering black hole, and are now looking for new places to live. With a trail of damaged planets …

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Colorful and fun arcade-style game with catchy music and cute avatars.
Unique twist on the classic Arkanoid/breakout formula by controlling both the bounce pad and character.
Good graphics and art direction with a charming visual style suitable for casual and indie game fans.

Lack of fullscreen support and issues with stability, including crashes and poor porting effort.
Controls are janky with no controller customization and limited input support.
Gameplay difficulty spikes abruptly and is unforgiving, with an annoying scoring requirement to progress through levels.

gameplay
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The gameplay is based on a familiar breakout arcade mechanic with a 3D twist, offering a unique take on the standard sidescrolling challenge. However, some users find it unforgiving and lacking depth, causing the overall experience to suffer.
- “While the gameplay itself is a familiar breakout arcade mechanic, Space Ark uses 3D to put a spin on the standard side-scrolling challenge.”
- “While the gameplay itself is a familiar breakout arcade mechanic, Space Ark uses 3D to put a spin on the standard side-scrolling challenge.”
- “The gameplay is kind of where it starts to fall apart.”
- “There is not much to the gameplay.”
- “4/10 for graphics and sound but gameplay is a little on the unforgiving side.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features attractive, pop-art style graphics that are generally well-received, though some users note a lack of graphics customization. Overall, the visuals are praised for their appeal and suitability for all ages.
- “I liked the pop-art style intro.”
- “The game has great graphics.”
- “The game has handsome graphics, a fun soundtrack and is challenging enough to engage an adult and simple enough to be grasped by a child.”
- “No graphics customizability.”
- “4/10 for graphics and sound, but gameplay is a little on the unforgiving side.”
music
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The music is catchy and complements the game's charming visuals, creating an engaging and enjoyable soundtrack that appeals to both adults and children.
- “The avatars are cute and the music is catchy.”
- “The game has handsome graphics, a fun soundtrack and is challenging enough to engage an adult and simple enough to be grasped by a child.”
story
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The story revolves around collecting gem chains to create food, supporting a terraforming theme where players bring life back to a dead planet. It provides a clear and engaging narrative focused on restoration and survival.
- “Collect gem chains to create food in a 'bring life to dead planet/terraform' storyline.”
monetization
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The monetization is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, showing no effort or value in the PC port. Users feel the game is designed purely for profit without offering a meaningful experience.
- “The developer has made zero effort porting this to PC - this is just an outright cash grab with no redeeming features.”