Space Thinger
- September 24, 2015
- Wytchlight
Get on SteamSpace 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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Reviews
- The game features good visuals and sound effects, providing a decent audiovisual experience.
- Despite its 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 it hard for players to navigate and aim effectively.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial and 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 repetitive gameplay.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the good visual appeal and depth, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles.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.
“Visuals: the game has some good depth to it and has some overall good visual appeal.”
“Good graphics and smooth gameplay, making it 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.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is minimally developed, with key plot points conveyed in two brief paragraphs that disappear too quickly to read, leaving players feeling disconnected. While missions and upgrades are present, the narrative lacks depth and engagement, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that prioritize objectives over storytelling.
“With some nice missions and upgrades.”
“The story is all explained within two paragraphs that disappear in two seconds, making it impossible to read. 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by decent graphics and smooth mechanics, but it suffers from issues with controls and gameplay momentum, leading to a mixed overall experience. While it offers a visually appealing 3D space shooter experience, players may find it lacking in engaging mechanics.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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 repetitive and lacks variety, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
