Space Thinger

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Space Thinger is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Wytchlight and was released on September 24, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Space Thinger is a thrilling arcade space shooter! Fight your way through multiple combat zones completing missions, mining asteroids for crystals and collecting the debris of your fallen foes to upgrade your ship and engage in ever more epic space battles.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

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The game features good visuals and sound effects, providing a decent audiovisual experience.
Despite control difficulties, some players found the gameplay to be immersive and enjoyable once they adapted to the controls.
The game offers a thrilling arcade-style space combat experience with opportunities for upgrades and power-ups.

The controls are clunky and difficult to master, making navigation and aiming frustrating for many players.
The game lacks a tutorial or clear instructions, leaving players confused about controls and objectives.
Many players feel the game is more of a proof of concept than a fully developed title, with limited depth and gameplay mechanics.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the good visual appeal and depth, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Overall, the visuals are described as decent but limited, with smooth gameplay accompanying the graphics.
- “The game has some good depth to it and has some overall good visual appeal.”
- “Good graphics and smooth gameplay make for a decent 3D space shooter overall.”
- “Nice graphics to go along with the game.”
- “While the audiovisuals are half decent, you would be better off playing something with working controls and some actual mechanics.”
- “The graphics look like they were made in the early 2000s.”
- “The graphics are okay, but very limited.”
story
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The story is minimal and poorly presented, with crucial information conveyed in two fleeting paragraphs that many players find difficult to read. The gameplay focuses more on completing mission objectives, which are often optional, rather than developing a compelling narrative. Overall, the lack of depth and engagement in the story leaves players feeling indifferent.
- “The story is all explained within two paragraphs that disappear in two seconds, making it impossible to read. Well, at least I think I don't care enough about this game to see if there's any more story.”
- “While trying to stay alive, you attempt to complete the level's mission objective, which generally involves following the purple dots on your scanner and either blowing something up or collecting it.”
- “For instance, I was wrong-footed at how the mission objectives were actually optional, not the point of the game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by decent graphics and smooth mechanics, but it suffers from issues that disrupt momentum, leading to a mixed overall experience. Players suggest that despite the appealing visuals, the controls and gameplay mechanics could be significantly improved.
- “Good graphics and smooth gameplay, but a decent 3D space shooter overall.”
- “While the audiovisuals are half decent, you would be better off playing something with working controls and some actual mechanics.”
- “It throws off the gameplay momentum.”
music
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The music in the game is described as classic and fitting, enhancing the dramatic moments during gameplay. However, some players found the synth music excessively loud and difficult to adjust, leading to frustration. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's intensity, its volume control issues detract from the experience for some users.
- “Music is classic and fits perfectly.”
- “Wicked combat, suitably dramatic music, some real buttock-clenching moments!”
- “I launched the game and was blasted by extremely loud synth music. I couldn't turn the music down, so I had to turn it off.”
- “The music is overwhelmingly loud and distracting, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The soundtrack is not enjoyable and detracts from the overall experience.”