Spaceguard 80
- May 19, 2017
- draftlinegames
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Get on itch.io StorePlot:The Intergalactic Union is falling apart. Temporary Government closes "Safe Universe" program. Squad headed by captain Astrocat receives an "SOS" message. They face a hard decision - either to follow the order or to help astronauts in trouble.Asteroids, Bosses, Cats and other stuff in the glorious space adventure Shoot'Em Up game.Features:- damage system based on types of elementals- multi-mo…
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Reviews
- Spaceguard 80 features charming visuals and a cute protagonist, the Spacecat, making it visually appealing.
- The game offers a challenging experience with a gradual increase in difficulty, keeping players engaged.
- It includes a variety of weapons and upgrades, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization.
- The game can become too easy as players progress due to upgrades, diminishing the challenge.
- Some controls, like the supershot deployment, can be frustrating and interrupt gameplay flow.
- Once completed, the game lacks replay value, which may disappoint players looking for long-term engagement.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their smoothness and vibrant visuals, particularly in its dynamic space-themed setting. Players appreciate the variety of modes, enemies, and bosses, contributing to an engaging visual experience in this shmup game.
“Cats, space, and lovely visuals in an interesting shmup game.”
“Cool space arcade with smooth graphics.”
“The game is very dynamic, with good graphics, a variety of modes, enemies, and bosses.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by standard mechanics involving maneuvering a spaceship to dodge asteroids and enemies while utilizing a variety of weapons to eliminate obstacles. Despite its indie status and low price, players are pleasantly surprised by the quality of the gameplay.
“I didn't expect such great gameplay from a little indie game with a pretty low price.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, which can lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The storyline is often praised for its depth and complexity, engaging players with well-developed characters and intricate plot twists. However, some reviews note pacing issues and occasional predictability that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is a significant highlight, contributing to the game's immersive quality.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported that the game experiences stability issues, particularly noting that activating the supershot feature causes the game to freeze temporarily, which can disrupt gameplay.
“I find it a bit annoying that clicking the supershot freezes the game, preventing me from selecting where to deploy it.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I've experienced several instances where the game lags significantly during critical moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers little to no replayability, as players report that once completed, there is no incentive to revisit it.
“Unfortunately, once you've finished the game, it has zero replay value.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means there's little incentive to play through again.”
“After completing the game, I found no reason to revisit it; the experience felt final.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable experience, particularly for newcomers due to its friendly interface and controls.
“I loved the humor in the game; it made the experience so much more enjoyable!”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The game's humor is perfectly timed, adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
