Space Wars

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 41 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
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Space Wars: High And Wide is a challenging shoot 'em up game with pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack. Blast through enemy fleets and bosses across procedurally generated levels with random modifiers. Collect power-ups, upgrade your ship, and defeat the final boss to achieve a high score and top the leaderboard.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Space Wars combines tactical strategy with explosive action, providing an engaging gameplay experience that rewards careful planning and daring moves.
  • The game features stunning graphics and a dynamic soundtrack, immersing players in the chaos and beauty of space warfare.
  • With a variety of ships, weapons, and upgrades, players can tailor their fleets to their playstyle, making for diverse and exciting gameplay.
  • Many players find the graphics outdated and the gameplay repetitive, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement.
  • The storyline and characters are often described as flat and uninteresting, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some reviews suggest that the game feels like a low-quality template or asset flip, lacking professional development and depth.
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and immersive sci-fi aesthetic, while others criticize them as outdated and graphically simple. Despite some bugs and discrepancies between graphics and hitboxes, many players appreciate the dynamic battles and ship upgrade features. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate for the game's cost, though not without their flaws.

    • “Visually, Space Wars nails the sci-fi aesthetic.”
    • “Stunning graphics and dynamic battles create an immersive experience.”
    • “Great graphics, dynamic gameplay, and the ability to upgrade your ship.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, and the gameplay feels repetitive and frustrating.”
    • “Graphics are ugly, repetitive music, uninteresting level design (at least for the first half).”
    • “It has some bugs, with a discrepancy between graphics and hitboxes being the most annoying.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the epic soundtrack for enhancing the immersive experience of space warfare, others criticize it as boring and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Pair that with an epic soundtrack, and you’ve got a game that immerses you in the chaos and wonder of space warfare.”
    • “Cool 2D game, easy to play, just the thing to pass the time, great soundtrack, easy achievements, and good price.”
    • “Boring, repetitive music.”
    • “Graphics are ugly, the music is repetitive, and the level design is uninteresting (at least for the first half).”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    Gameplay is characterized by a mix of diverse styles due to various weapons and unique ships, appealing to fans of strategy and action. However, some players find it repetitive and frustrating, with outdated graphics. Overall, the game offers dynamic gameplay and ship upgrades, enhancing the experience for those who enjoy fast-paced action.

    • “Great graphics, dynamic gameplay, and the ability to upgrade your ship.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, and the gameplay feels repetitive and frustrating.”
    • “The game features a variety of weapons and unique ships, allowing for diverse gameplay styles.”
    • “Space Wars is a fantastic choice for fans of strategy and action-packed gameplay.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game's story is polarizing; while some players find it flat and populated with uninteresting characters, others appreciate the well-crafted narrative and frequent content updates that maintain engagement.

    • “The well-crafted storyline and frequent content updates keep players hooked.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game evokes nostalgia for classic console games, providing a lighthearted and amusing experience that resonates with players' fond memories of the past.

    • “It reminded me of old games on consoles; it was funny to remember those times.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that keep me entertained.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is criticized as a lazy and greedy cash grab, leading users to recommend avoiding the game.

    • “This is nothing but a lazy, greedy cash grab and should be avoided.”
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