Space Overlords

About

After escaping imprisonment, begin a destructive rampage of galactic proportions to restore your honour and bring vengeance to those that betrayed you.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

30%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games from the mid-1980s, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
The planet creator feature allows for creative gameplay, enabling players to design their own levels and environments.
Some players found the gameplay fun and engaging, particularly enjoying the beat-em-up style and the variety of Overlords with different powers.

The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time.
Many players experienced technical issues, including bugs and unresponsiveness, which detracted from the overall experience.
The game has been criticized for its high price relative to its quality, with some reviewers suggesting it feels more like a student project than a polished product.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
70%
The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth, leading to a dull experience. Many reviewers noted that while the story offers a nice transition between levels, it does not alleviate the monotony of the gameplay, which is seen as a significant drawback. Overall, unless improvements are made to enhance variety and engagement, the gameplay is unlikely to appeal to a broader audience.
- “The gameplay is repetitive and confusing.”
- “The gameplay is very dry; smashing buildings gets boring quickly.”
- “The story at the moment is the highlight of the game and is a very nice transition to each level, but by itself doesn’t change the repetitive gameplay.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, serving as a poignant backdrop to the gameplay. While it starts off engaging and transitions well between levels, many players find it ultimately generic and simplistic, failing to elevate the repetitive gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as a highlight, but it does not significantly alter the game's monotonous mechanics.
- “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.”
- “It's a sad story.”
- “The story at the moment is the highlight of the game and is a very nice transition to each level, but by itself doesn’t change the repetitive gameplay.”
- “(The small amount of story that is in the game opening) the overlords created everything, and one of the overlords sealed the others away to rule over the universe solo.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them acceptable but unremarkable, while others noted a nostalgic quality reminiscent of older Neo Geo games. However, there were also criticisms highlighting poor overall visual quality, suggesting that the graphics may not meet modern standards.
- “It's a nice game; the graphics are reminiscent of older Neo Geo games, which is nice.”
- “Graphics are okay but not remarkable... at least they're not pixel graphics.”
- “It's got bad graphics, bad sound, bad gameplay, bad everything.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease. Many users appreciate its ability to create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”