Space Fuss

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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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.

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  • Windows
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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story4 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and humorous storyline about a homeless space character, which adds charm and fun to the gameplay.
  • The graphics are cute and colorful, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
  • The gameplay combines tower defense mechanics with a rock-paper-scissors strategy, providing a dynamic and engaging challenge.
  • The difficulty spikes are often unfair and can lead to frustration, making the game feel unbalanced.
  • Controls can be cumbersome, especially when using a controller, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a loss of interest over time.
  • story14 mentions

    The story in "Space Fuss" 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 is described as entertaining and fun, with quirky characters and a focus on gameplay rather than a complex storyline. Overall, players find the story enjoyable, though it may not provide significant closure.

    • “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.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their colorful and cartoonish art style, which complements the overall theme effectively. Reviewers appreciate the fun animations and the simplicity of the visuals, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable 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 it being a 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.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disconnected and unsatisfying, while others praise its enjoyable mechanics, particularly the tower defense elements. The art style complements the gameplay, and despite some translation issues in the story, the core gameplay experience is generally regarded as engaging and worth recommending.

    • “I never faced any gameplay errors and the art style fits the theme well, with it being a 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.”
    • “Now about gameplay and battles.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game is praised for its original and charming humor, featuring a whacky theme that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the shorter dialogue explanations that contribute to the comedic tone, alongside a fun story and hilarious character designs.

    • “Original funny game.”
    • “Ridiculously charming and funny.”
    • “The story is loads of fun and the characters look hilarious.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cute art and find the soundtrack amazing, others criticize it for being monotonous and too quiet, suggesting that more varied and exciting music for different levels and boss fights would enhance the experience.

    • “Pretty good game with cute art and music!”
    • “Amazing soundtrack”
    • “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.”
  • optimization1 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 old 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 think critically about your upgrades, making every decision feel impactful and rewarding.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to progress without spending money.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability1 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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a lighthearted and whimsical tone, featuring space battles that incorporate 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 vibrant colors and dynamic sound design create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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