Space Dragons
- February 25, 2022
- TeamBlackHatRobot
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Space Dragons, a frenetic shoot 'em up game, you must pilot your spaceship to save Earth from alien invaders. Choose your ship, each with unique abilities, and battle through 10 stages of intense action, upgrading your weapons and ship along the way. Local multiplayer is available for even more explosive fun. Confront powerful bosses and a meaty, bloody challenge in Space Dragons.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great old school shmup with imaginative pixel artwork and smooth controls.
- Unique mechanics like weapon overheating and execution add depth to the gameplay.
- Exciting boss fights and a variety of enemies keep the game engaging.
- The game has not been updated in almost 2 years, leading to concerns about developer abandonment.
- Many weapons feel underpowered, making combat frustrating against tanky enemies.
- The game is currently short and lacks depth in its upgrade system, leaving players wanting more content.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique ammo system and an overheating mechanic that adds strategic depth, while the execution move enhances combat dynamics. Players appreciate the blend of cute pixel art, arcade-style mechanics, and overall polished experience, even in early development stages. The game draws comparisons to previous titles but introduces fresh themes and mechanics.
“Great graphics, great music, great gameplay, overall just an amazing game, even being this early in development.”
“Ammo mechanic is fine though and is unique for this kind of game.”
“Pixel art cute anime girls, arcade-style old-school well-made gameplay.”
“Just when you think things are getting better, the overheating mechanic will kick in and immediately ramp down your firepower again.”
“Another mechanic is execution, a move you can perform when an enemy is blinking.”
“It looks somewhat similar in art style to Q-Yo Blaster, their first shmup, but it has a different theme and new game mechanics.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their imaginative and beautiful pixel artwork, featuring smooth controls and vibrant colors. Reviewers highlight the impressive design of bullet patterns, a variety of enemies, and well-crafted stages, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience reminiscent of classic shmups.
“Really great old school shmup with some satisfying and imaginative pixel artwork.”
“Great graphics, great music, great gameplay, overall just an amazing game, even being this early in development.”
“Smooth controls, beautiful colorful pixel artwork, and impressive 6 stages for now with an awesome middle and end boss, lots of variety of enemies, great music.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "very cool" and a standout feature that complements the impressive graphics and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the variety and quality of the music, which enhances the overall experience, even in the early stages of development.
“I love it, and the music is very cool.”
“Great graphics, great music, great gameplay; overall, just an amazing game, even being this early in development.”
“Smooth controls, beautiful colorful pixel artwork, and impressive six stages for now with an awesome middle and end boss, lots of variety of enemies, great music.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without significant issues, which contributes to an engaging experience.
“The game looks great, runs smoothly, and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I rarely encounter any bugs or crashes.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
