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Space Mercenary Defense Force

52%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
replayability, gameplay
85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike!

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game features a good variety of weapons and ship upgrades, allowing for interesting build options and strategic depth.
  • The gameplay is enjoyable with a solid progression system, including unlockable ships and modifiers that enhance replayability.
  • The art direction and music are well-received, contributing to an overall positive atmosphere in the game.
  • The game suffers from issues such as untelegraphed enemy attacks and a lack of healing options in the upgrade menu, making it frustrating at times.
  • There are complaints about the game running slowly at the start and the frame rate being capped, which can detract from the experience.
  • Some players noted a lack of enemy and map variety, leading to repetitive gameplay despite the potential for deeper customization.
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, with quick 20-minute runs that allow for easy hopping on and off, alongside unlockable modifiers that enhance the intensity of each playthrough. Players find it incredibly fun and value its replay potential, especially for its price point, making it an excellent choice for roguelike enthusiasts.

    • “A run finishes in 20 minutes, so it's perfect for hopping on and off, but there is also massive replay value with unlockable modifiers to make the runs more intense in a variety of ways.”
    • “Overall, I think the game is incredibly fun and has a lot of replayability for its price point, and I think it has huge potential.”
    • “An excellent roguelike with a ton of replayability!”
    • “A run finishes in 20 minutes, making it perfect for hopping on and off, but there is also massive replay value with unlockable modifiers to make the runs more intense in a variety of ways.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the core experience doesn't change significantly with subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “The lack of diverse paths or endings means that after a few runs, the experience feels repetitive and loses its charm.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising its quality and suitability to the overall experience. It complements the solid gameplay and appealing art direction, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is described as good and unobjectionable, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The sound and music choice the developer used is great!”
    • “I will start by saying this is not a bad game; good music, good art direction, and I like the weapons.”
    • “Pretty enough, solid gameplay, lots of weapon and ship variety to discover, interesting upgrades to earn; music is largely unobjectionable.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics, a diverse array of weapons and ships to explore, and engaging upgrade systems, all complemented by unobtrusive music. However, some players are seeking a more casual experience akin to survivor bullet heaven games.

    • “Pretty enough, solid gameplay with lots of weapon and ship variety to discover, and interesting upgrades to earn. The music is largely unobjectionable.”
    • “I'm looking for more casual survivor bullet heaven gameplay.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are appropriate and visually appealing for the game's genre.

    • “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
    • “The visual design is impressive, with detailed environments and vibrant colors.”
    • “The character models are beautifully crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report a stable experience with the game, noting that it runs smoothly without any crashes, bugs, or glitches.

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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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