Space Probes

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Space Probes is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Website Modern and was released on August 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Space Probes is a Shoot Em Up (SHMUP) inspired by productions from the 90s released on SNES, MEGADRIVE, NEO-GEO, PC-ENGINE etc.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging bullet hell experience with great music and smooth controls.
It features a variety of powerful weapons, speed-ups, and shields that enhance gameplay.
Players appreciate the nostalgic arcade feel and find it to be an addictive time-waster.

The game is criticized for being uninspired and derivative, relying heavily on asset flips.
There are limitations in graphics options and controls, which may hinder the experience on different systems.
Some players feel that the game lacks originality and depth, making it less engaging in the long run.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the inclusion of engaging tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, others criticize it for relying on free internet soundtracks and stock assets, making it feel less original. Despite its attempts to create a unique atmosphere, comparisons to better music platforms like Spotify highlight its shortcomings. Overall, the music is noted as a strong point by some, but the reliance on external resources detracts from its overall impact.
- “Lots of cool stages, amazing music.”
- “A challenging bullet hell shmup with great music.”
- “The game attempts to impress by throwing 2D stock assets, combined with a bunch of 'free' soundtrack tunes from the internet. At least it's not a straight 1:1 asset flip, but the music feels uninspired and lacks originality.”
- “It's free, which is nice, but given that the main objective of this game is to compete with Spotify, which offers better music for free, I can't recommend this.”
- “The soundtrack consists of generic tunes that fail to create an engaging atmosphere, making the overall experience feel lackluster.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics primarily utilize 2D stock assets, which some players appreciate as a decent starting point, while others criticize the lack of originality and customization options. Although the visuals include impressive psychedelic space backgrounds and effects, the absence of graphics tweaks or resolution controls limits the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, showcasing both potential and reliance on pre-made assets.
- “Great graphics & visual effects, love the trippy/psychedelic space backgrounds.”
- “The game attempts to impress by throwing 2D stock assets combined with a bunch of 'free' soundtrack tunes from the internet and a bit of procedural generation, at least it's not a straight asset flip and they tried to use someone else's art, game engine, and music to make their own game out of it.”
- “Plus it's free, so they are not here to scam people, just trying out their skills on making games with ready assets... this is a pretty good starting point.”
- “The game attempts to impress by throwing 2D stock assets from the space shooter kit asset pack, combined with a bunch of 'free' soundtrack tunes from the internet and a bit of procedural generation. At least it's not a straight 1:1 asset flip, but they relied heavily on someone else's art, game engine, and music.”
- “The game doesn't feature any graphics tweaks or resolution controls, so there's no guarantee that you can make this look right or run at native resolution on any given gaming PC, which is not okay.”
- “If they can actually do some original graphic drawings, it would even be better.”