Space Beret

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In "Space Beret" , players can choose between Campaign Mode, where they must complete a series of stages filled with monsters, or Survival Mode, where they resist waves of enemies for the highest score. The game is set in a retro sci-fi atmosphere with dubstep music, and players can pick up various weapons and upgrades, including an Assault Rifle and Shotgun, to aid in their survival.

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Play Modes

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

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 187 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game offers easy achievements, allowing players to complete it quickly and unlock all rewards in a short amount of time.
The visuals, while basic, are decent enough to pass, and the game has a clean UI.
The soundtrack is average and fits the gameplay, providing a decent audio backdrop.

The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and imbalances, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no meaningful progression or story.
Controls are clunky, and the character dies instantly from minor contact, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of depth, with many players finding it tedious and unengaging. While some appreciated the intense moments in the top-down shooter mechanics, the overall experience is marred by simplistic design, poor AI, and minimal content, leading to a quick completion of achievements without much enjoyment. Overall, the game fails to provide a compelling or immersive gameplay experience.
- “With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a captivating storyline, it offers an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “The top-down shooter gameplay was intense and kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The power-ups like drones and shields added a nice layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is where things fall down.”
- “The repetitive gameplay and clunkiness of the mechanics of the game ruin the experience.”
- “The gameplay is very boring and repetitive with extremely basic map design, few weapons, and very few enemies with poor AI.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety and solid quality of the tracks, particularly noting the inclusion of female vocals and a dubstep soundtrack that enhances immersion. However, many users criticize the audio settings, specifically the non-functional mute button and the overwhelming volume that drowns out other sounds, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while the music can be enjoyable, its execution and integration into the gameplay leave much to be desired.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “So the game does come with a variety of musical tracks, including two that have a female voice in them. I'll give it an 8 out of 10 for keeping the music going while the action was literally non-stop.”
- “The dubstep soundtrack added to the overall experience and made the game feel even more immersive.”
- “There's really not much I can say for the sounds and music.”
- “The 'music on/off' toggle does nothing.”
- “It starts up and you get blasted with low-grade electronic music that's way too loud and just sounds bad.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize them as basic, mediocre, or uninspired. Many noted issues such as frame rate drops and a lack of aesthetic appeal in environments, suggesting that while the graphics are not the worst, they could benefit from significant improvement. Overall, the game's visual quality seems to vary widely, appealing to some but disappointing others.
- “With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a captivating storyline, it offers an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Some kudos to the developers for not using lazy retro pixel graphics; the graphics are decent enough to pass.”
- “The graphics were great and really captured the retro sci-fi movie atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best.”
- “Visuals: other than a variety of enemies, the arenas themselves (there are five) are incredibly uninteresting to look at.”
- “So... poor graphics... there aren't many visual aspects in the game.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
The reviews highlight a stark contrast in storytelling quality, with some players appreciating a captivating narrative that emphasizes resilience and personal growth, while others criticize the game for lacking any substantial story, describing it as an endless experience with minimal context or depth. Overall, the game's narrative elements appear to be either a strong point for some or a significant drawback for many others, indicating a divide in player expectations regarding story content.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a captivating storyline, it offers an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Needs more content (story, more levels, weapons, etc.)”
- “The game is endless and doesn't have a story.”
- “No story, just go and shoot.”
- “The story is non-existent and the combat...is minimal.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game's stability is largely criticized, with numerous reviews highlighting a prevalence of bugs, glitches, and imbalances that significantly detract from the overall experience. While a few players report minimal issues, the consensus leans towards it being a "buggy mess" that requires substantial fixes.
- “Not that buggy; I haven't encountered a single bug or glitch yet.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any noticeable issues.”
- “I've played for hours without any crashes or performance drops.”
- “This is a game ridden with bugs, glitches, imbalances, and even more bugs.”
- “There are plenty of bugs and glitches present in the game at the time of writing, and they can hinder your experience with the game.”
- “This game runs, but is a kind of buggy mess.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game features two distinct modes, campaign and survival, which contribute to its overall replayability and enjoyment. However, some users feel that it lacks sufficient replay value.
- “The two game modes, campaign and survival, offer a lot of replayability.”
- “It's a great game that offers a lot of replayability and is a lot of fun to play.”
- “The two game modes, campaign and survival, offered a lot of replayability.”
- “There is no replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, often leading to a quick completion of achievements within a short time. Many feel that the lack of content makes it more suitable as a temporary addition to their library rather than a game to revisit.
- “This game is one that you'll play once and then toss into your library. I unlocked the achievements in twenty minutes; the gameplay becomes very tedious and repetitive. I would like to see more content added to this game.”
- “Bundle/card-farming fodder.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional response to the game's mechanics, particularly the harsh consequence of dying from touching walls, which adds a layer of tension and urgency to the gameplay experience. This design choice evokes feelings of frustration and vulnerability, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics effectively evoke a retro sci-fi movie atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The graphics were great and really captured the retro sci-fi movie atmosphere.”