Space Fuss

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In Space Fuss, players navigate a pixelated, side-scrolling world as a humorous astronaut, fighting off alien enemies and bosses in a variety of settings. The game features fast-paced action, upgradable weapons and abilities, and a distinct sense of humor. With multiple difficulty options, Space Fuss offers a challenging and entertaining experience for players looking for a fun take on the classic shoot 'em up genre.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and funny story with a unique concept of a homeless space character trying to reclaim his box.
It has a colorful art style and engaging animations that enhance the overall experience.
The gameplay offers a mix of tower defense and strategy elements, making it addictive and fun, especially in local multiplayer mode.

The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes that can make progression frustrating and unbalanced.
Controls can be unresponsive, particularly when using a controller, leading to a lack of control over units during gameplay.
The game lacks a well-developed narrative and can feel repetitive, with limited replay value and monotonous music.

story
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The story in the game revolves around a humorous premise where the player, a homeless character, must reclaim their cardboard box from an evil space overlord cat. While the narrative is light and lacks depth, it provides a fun backdrop for the gameplay, which is the main focus of the experience. Overall, players find the story entertaining, despite its simplicity and translation issues.
- “Where Space Fuss differs from the typical is with the story itself—you’re homeless, chilling in your box when some evil space overlord cat decides that should be his house and steals your box from you.”
- “Of course, you must chase after your home and embark on a space mission of fighting this overlord heathen cat and his minions!”
- “The story is loads of fun and the characters look hilarious.”
- “The story, besides that opening narrative, doesn’t really exist, I guess?”
- “There is a resolution in the end, though it’s not to say you can expect much closure from a story based on chasing your cardboard box home down.”
- “The story is fairly light, and not particularly well translated to English, but the main thing here is the gameplay which is pretty good, so it is fairly easy to recommend this one.”
graphics
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their colorful and cartoonish art style, which complements the game's theme effectively. Users appreciate the fun animations and overall visual appeal, noting that the graphics enhance the gaming experience without any gameplay errors.
- “Short and fun with a cool art style, animations, and concept.”
- “I never faced any gameplay errors, and the art style fits the theme well, with its cartoony, simple look.”
- “The visuals will sell you, of course.”
- “At least it has colorful graphics.”
- “I never faced any gameplay errors, and the art style fits the theme well, with it being a cartoony, simple look.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disconnected and unsatisfying, while others praise its interesting tower defense mechanics and overall enjoyment. The art style complements the gameplay, and despite some translation issues in the story, the core mechanics are engaging enough to recommend the game to those seeking a fresh experience.
- “I never faced any gameplay errors, and the art style fits the theme well, with its cartoony, simple look.”
- “Very interesting game, great gameplay; I recommend it to all who want to experience something new!”
- “Success in whatever it's trying to get you to do level to level seems disconnected from your own actions, and thus does not satisfy as gameplay.”
- “You have to get it back by defeating bosses in a tower defense style gameplay as well as defense survival.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as original and charming, with a whacky tone that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the shorter dialogue explanations that contribute to the comedic atmosphere, while the fun story and hilarious character designs further elevate the game's comedic appeal.
- “Original funny game.”
- “The story is loads of fun and the characters look hilarious.”
- “- ridiculously charming and funny.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some praising the amazing soundtrack while others find it monotonous and too quiet, suggesting that different levels and boss fights would benefit from more varied and exciting music. Additionally, there is a desire for a Chinese version to enhance its appeal in that market.
- “Amazing soundtrack.”
- “I like music best.”
- “First, the music of the game is monotonous. I hope different levels have different music, and boss fights feature exciting tracks.”
- “The music is too quiet; you have to turn off the game sounds to enjoy it.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is designed around a mobile-style format that emphasizes timed troop deployments and attacks, with progression heavily reliant on achieving three-star ratings for upgrades.
- “It's a mobile-style reiteration of the send-out-your-troops-and-launch-attacks-on-timers sort of game that rewards critically important upgrade points based on the classic three-star level performance rating.”
- “The optimization mechanics are well-designed, allowing players to strategically enhance their troops and resources for maximum efficiency.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to optimize your strategies, making every decision feel impactful and rewarding.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to progress without spending money on upgrades.”
- “I often experience lag and crashes, which disrupts the gameplay and makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The resource management system feels unbalanced, leading to a grind that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with users noting that it does not offer much incentive to play through multiple times.
- “There isn't much replay value.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a lighthearted and whimsical tone, featuring space battles with jetpacks and a playful disregard for traditional space gear like spacesuits.
- “I love the whimsical atmosphere of space battles with jetpacks and no spacesuits!”
- “The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the game world.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere of the environment.”