Space Raiders in Space

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Space Raiders in Space is a single player strategy game. It was developed by 2 Stupid Devs and was released on December 8, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Space Raiders in Space is a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics. Command your almost competent crew to loot weapons and supplies, build defenses, and fight their way through the Bugpocalypse.

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story12 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The comic book art style and humor are engaging and well-executed, adding a unique charm to the game.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a solid mix of tower defense mechanics and squad management that keeps players engaged.
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware, and offers a variety of modes and achievements for replayability.

The gameplay can become repetitive over time, lacking depth and variety in enemy types and strategies.
Some players found the humor to be over-the-top and juvenile, which may not appeal to everyone.
The campaign's story and endings were considered underwhelming by some, leading to a lack of motivation to explore further.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The game's story, presented in a comic book style with engaging visuals and humor, revolves around humanity's encounter with a peaceful yet curious hivemind of bugs. While the narrative is enjoyable and features good voice acting, many players found it somewhat repetitive and lacking depth, with a desire for more varied choices and a longer storyline. Overall, the story adds a refreshing layer to the tower defense gameplay, making it a fun experience despite its brevity.
- “Great comic aesthetics, an actual story (!), good voice acting and overall humor that made me laugh more than once.”
- “It's clearly evoking a comic book style art design with thick black outlines, onomatopoeia sprinkled everywhere, and comic book frames used to narrate the story.”
- “At the end of the story, I really felt some love or passion in the whole thing.”
- “The story itself is pretty trope: humanity has encountered the bugs and their hivemind, and they are peaceful and curious.”
- “By the end of the storyline, it gets kind of boring to fight the same bosses again and again.”
- “Which sucks because otherwise the game was pretty great, but after playing at least two of the endings, I have zero desire to see if there's any more to the story.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant comic book art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and storytelling experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance, even on lower-end hardware, though some minor glitches have been noted. Overall, the combination of humor, artwork, and engaging visuals contributes to a positive reception of the game's graphics.
- “Fantastic art style and it is very smooth.”
- “The graphics are awesome and I love the sick twisted dark humor and puns that tie it all together.”
- “Overall the graphics in this game are really solid.”
- “Space Raiders in Space is a mix of tower defense, build-'em-up, and resource management game focused around defending against waves of enemies in a cartoonish/comic book art style.”
- “Comics style, graphics, story, UI, etc.: if you like kabooms, tttwhangs, rrrrrrrrrrrrr, kakakaka, 'click', 'bastard' (???), beautiful red blood, etc.”
- “Overall, the graphics in this game are really solid.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of bloody comic-book style and irreverent adult comedy, with some players finding it hilarious and others feeling it misses the mark. While many appreciate the funny voice acting and entertaining dialogue, opinions vary widely, with some players preferring drier humor and finding the comedic elements overly cliché or forced. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay, though its effectiveness is subjective.
- “Great comic aesthetics, an actual story (!), good voice acting and overall humor that made me laugh more than once.”
- “Violent, stylish, hilarious, and actually fun to play!”
- “Space raiders in space is a frenetic paced tower defense joyride, filled with loads of irreverent humor.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun and addictive nature, as well as its unique blend of tower defense and squad management mechanics. However, many criticize the simplicity and lack of depth compared to other games in the genre, noting that it can feel unbalanced and overly easy. Overall, while the game is polished and entertaining, it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.
- “The tutorial teaches you the simple mechanics: there are only five commands: scavenge, cower, attack, defend, build/repair.”
- “I had a lot of laughs and hours of fun learning and mastering the mechanics of this very unique tower defense/squad management game.”
- “The gameplay is fast and enjoyable.”
- “I've seen browser tower defense games with more complexity and smarter mechanics than this garbage.”
- “My biggest complaint with traditional tower defense games is that all the gameplay is in the setup phase, and then you just sit back and watch as you either succeed or fail, having little agency over the actual battle.”
- “It's a well-polished game, it just lacks the gameplay depth and variety we've come to expect from the genre.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising its quality and how well it complements the overall atmosphere. Some users expressed a desire for a more extensive soundtrack, while others appreciated the option to purchase it.
- “The music is nice, the atmosphere fits with what they're going for.”
- “I liked the soundtrack, which you can buy.”
- “The music is great!”
- “The game desperately needs a soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music is either non-existent or forgettable, leaving the gameplay feeling empty.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the music, making it repetitive and dull.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, driven by features like leaderboards and various modes, including survival, which encourage experimentation with different strategies. The addictive nature of the game, combined with random elements, further enhances the desire to replay.
- “The game is fun and addictive with a ton of replayability thanks to the RNG mechanics and survival modes.”
- “A leaderboard adds hours of replayability.”
- “This definitely keeps the replayability up, especially when you're learning the game and might need to try out different strategies.”
- “A leaderboard too, so hours of replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, performing well even on integrated graphics cards, which is impressive for an early access title.
- “Very optimized game; it even runs with integrated graphics cards.”
- “Lmao, seriously, it's very well optimized, and it's still in early access!”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, I still experience significant lag due to optimization issues.”
- “The optimization is lacking, making it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features appealing graphics and environments, players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic remains enjoyable.
- “The game has a lot of potential, but frequent crashes and bugs make it frustrating to play.”
- “I love the concept, but the constant lag and instability ruin the experience.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the game is plagued by numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with music that complements the overall theme effectively, enhancing the player's experience.
- “The music is nice; the atmosphere fits perfectly with what they're going for.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”

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Space Raiders in Space is a strategy game.

Space Raiders in Space is available on PC, Xbox One, Windows and Xbox.

Space Raiders in Space was released on December 8, 2020.

Space Raiders in Space was developed by 2 Stupid Devs.

Space Raiders in Space has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Space Raiders in Space is a single player game.

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