Spaceguy
- February 15, 2018
- Light Soft
Get on Steam"Spaceguy" is a hardcore shooter game with classic gameplay reminiscent of the nineties, featuring pixel graphics and a dynamic soundtrack. Players must navigate through levels to find keys and escape, while managing limited resources and battling fierce enemies. The game offers a challenging and nostalgic experience for shooter fans.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players found the game fun and reminiscent of classic FPS gameplay from the early 90s.
- The game has a simple and straightforward design, making it easy to pick up and play.
- A few players appreciated the nostalgic elements and graphics reminiscent of old-school shooters.
- The controls are severely broken, making the game nearly unplayable with issues like oversensitive mouse movement and inability to shoot and move simultaneously.
- Many players reported bugs and technical issues, including enemies shooting through walls and poor performance.
- The game is very short and lacks depth, with limited content and no options for customization or control adjustments.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Spaceguy is reminiscent of classic early 90s first-person shooters, featuring simple, sprite-based enemies and straightforward mechanics on small 2D levels, akin to Wolfenstein 3D. Players can expect a nostalgic experience that emphasizes traditional FPS elements.
“Spaceguy brings back the classic FPS gameplay from the early 90s.”
“I have to be honest here, I have put some time into the game to get to know it better and to feel what the gameplay is like.”
“I have to be honest here, I have put some time into the game to get to know it better and to feel what the gameplay feels like.”
“Gameplay consists of simple single-plane FPS shooting sprite-based enemies on small 2D levels, just like Wolf3D.”
“Simple Wolf3D style gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as awesome and well-integrated with the overall experience, others criticize them as low-resolution and poorly executed, likening them to subpar asset flips.
“Everything about this game is awesome, from the graphics to the controls, and let's not forget the storyline.”
“The graphics are horrible, low-resolution 'pixel' trash, just like every other raycasting game maker asset flip.”
“Resolution and controls are locked and can't be changed, which adds to the frustration with the graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received praise for its quality, with notable tracks from artists like Megadeth, but some users express disappointment that these tracks are presented as MIDI melodies rather than in their original form. Overall, while the music stands out positively, it is not credited to the game's own creators.
“The only thing that is good in this game is the music, but it does not belong to the game authors.”
“I hope music authors like Megadeth know that their tracks are used in this game as MIDI melodies.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The sound quality is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience, leading some users to question their purchase.
“It's super buggy, and I don't know how I bought this game or why I ever bought this.”
“The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience frequent freezes and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The storyline of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as an integral part of the overall experience, complementing the impressive graphics and controls.
“Everything about this game is awesome, from the graphics to the controls, and let's not forget the storyline.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be a highlight, particularly with the amusing design of the aliens, despite the overall frustration with gameplay mechanics.
“The aliens look funny, which adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on, making even the most frustrating moments enjoyable.”
“I can't stop laughing at the quirky characters and their ridiculous antics!”
