Spaceguard 80

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Spaceguard 80 is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by draftlinegames and was released on June 20, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Plot: The intergalactic union is collapsing dragging the galaxy into chaos. No safe place anywhere anymore! The rescue team led by Spacecat receives a distress call. He has to make a difficult...

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Spaceguard 80 features charming visuals and a fun, engaging storyline centered around a cat in space.
The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with a variety of weapons and upgrades that enhance the experience.
The game offers a good balance of difficulty, with multiple modes and levels that keep players engaged and entertained.

The game can become too easy as players progress due to upgrades, which may diminish the challenge.
Some controls, like the supershot deployment, can be frustrating and interrupt the flow of gameplay.
Once completed, the game lacks replay value, which may leave players wanting more after finishing.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their smoothness and vibrant visuals, particularly in the context of its dynamic space-themed arcade setting. Players appreciate the variety of modes, enemies, and bosses, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Overall, the graphics enhance the enjoyment of this shmup game.
- “Cats, space, and lovely visuals in an interesting shmup game.”
- “:D Cool space arcade with smooth graphics.”
- “The game is very dynamic, with good graphics, a variety of modes, enemies, and bosses.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as standard yet engaging, involving maneuvering a spaceship to dodge asteroids and enemies while utilizing a variety of weapons. Players express surprise at the quality of gameplay given the game's indie status and low price.
- “I didn't expect such great gameplay from a little indie game with a pretty low price.”
- “The game features a pretty standard gameplay, where you'll move your spaceship around to avoid asteroids or enemies, and use your weapons (there are several and you can swap among them according to your need) to blast away at these obstacles.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The storyline has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its depth and character development, while others find it lacking in originality and coherence. Overall, the narrative elements contribute to the game's atmosphere but may not resonate with all players.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported that the game experiences stability issues, particularly when activating the supershot feature, which causes the game to freeze temporarily while allowing players to select deployment locations. This interruption has been noted as frustrating by multiple players.
- “I find it a bit annoying that clicking the supershot freezes the game, preventing me from selecting where to deploy it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with multiple users noting that once completed, there is no incentive to play it again.
- “Unfortunately, once you've finished the game, it has zero replay value.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it enjoyable and well-integrated into the experience. Additionally, the game's interface and controls are noted for being accessible to newcomers, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “I loved the humor in the game and found the interface and controls to be very newbie-friendly.”