Space Warp

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Space Warp is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Mind Crew and was released on November 2, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Space Warp is a 2D arcade game where you move the earth to a safe place by warping the space around. However, on the way you have to overcome many obstacles affecting game mechanics, e.g. force fields, black holes or different zones.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a clean and well-presented engine with decent graphics.
It offers a competitive edge with online leaderboards, allowing players to compare their times and improve their skills.
The gameplay is fun and challenging, especially for those who enjoy physics-based mechanics and quick reflexes.

Many players experience frustrating controls due to camera auto-zoom and the game's inertia mechanics.
The gameplay loop is considered repetitive and lacks variety in backgrounds, mechanics, and level designs.
Some players report technical issues, such as being unable to play due to screen resolution problems.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a decent momentum mechanic but suffers from a repetitive and somewhat bland loop, making it less competitive against more ambitious titles in the genre. While it offers some fun and challenge, particularly with its inertia mechanic, the lack of varied backgrounds, mechanics, and level designs detracts from the overall experience. Players may find the game serviceable, but it ultimately falls short of delivering the engaging gameplay expected from a space-themed title.
- “Decent execution of the momentum mechanic.”
- “The game's inertia mechanic drives me insane, though I'd imagine it adds to the challenge as to when to stop dragging and when to pull back (I'm just not particularly good at it).”
- “Judging from the trailer, further on in the game, different mechanics are introduced and add more challenge to the game.”
- “While the game is serviceable, the 2D sprites, death and retry-oriented gameplay, and somewhat bland gameplay loop leave it outcompeted by more ambitious marble routing games.”
- “Fun, although very repetitive; it could have used varying backgrounds, mechanics, and level designs.”
- “It does its job, but the theme chosen, while only slightly more original than 'get ball to hole', having a space theme with no real 3D or more exciting gameplay cripples the game a bit for me.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The graphics are generally described as nice and clean, effectively serving their purpose, though they lack depth and additional options beyond basic settings. While some users appreciate the quality, others feel that the visuals do not elevate the overall experience, particularly for those not already fans of the genre.
- “The graphics are good and clean; they get the job done.”
- “There is some tight programming in there, the graphics are nice, it all works well and feels good.”
- “+decent graphics”
- “The options are good and clean with standard sound and music controls, but there are no additional graphic options available.”
- “The graphics are decent, but they don't stand out in any significant way.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is tied to the tension and challenge of navigating hazards, as players must carefully maneuver their marble or planets through radiation zones, evoking a sense of urgency and focus. The puzzle-solving element adds to the emotional engagement, as players experience satisfaction and relief upon successfully reaching the endpoint.
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is well-received, described as fitting and not overwhelming, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the clean audio options, including the ability to toggle sound and music on or off, although there are limited graphic settings available.
- “The music is not too overbearing and perfectly suits the game.”
- “The options are good and clean, allowing you to toggle the standard sound and music on/off, as well as switch between windowed and full screen.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the music fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that while there is some motivation to improve times and compete with others, the overall replayability of the game is limited.
- “But beyond wanting to beat everyone’s time, there is not a lot of replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting that it feels non-existent or poorly developed.
- “There is no real story.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the plot.”