Spacejacked
- March 3, 2015
- Rotten Mage
Mega Man and tower-defense fans that don't mind a more casual experience will more than likely be happy with Spacejacked, other players may be turned off by length.
Get on Steam"Spacejacked" is an exciting tower defense game where you, as Space Technician Dave Paprovsky, must defend your spaceship from relentless alien invasions. Experience intense arena shooter action and build towers to repel the alien horde. With its engaging gameplay and challenging levels, Spacejacked offers a thrilling space adventure for all players.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Xbox
Reviews
- Spacejacked combines fast-paced tower defense with action shooter elements, creating an engaging and chaotic gameplay experience.
- The game's charming pixel art style and humorous story add to its appeal, making it enjoyable for both tower defense fans and newcomers.
- Players appreciate the strategic depth required to manage resources and defenses across multiple rooms, enhancing the overall challenge and replayability.
- The game can experience inconsistent difficulty spikes, making some levels feel either too easy or frustratingly hard.
- Many players feel that the game is relatively short, with limited content and only three turret types, leaving them wanting more variety.
- Some reviewers noted that the game could benefit from additional rooms and turrets to expand its strategic options and gameplay depth.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as charming, light-hearted, and entertaining, featuring a quirky narrative that blends retro sci-fi elements with humor. Players appreciate the mix of tower defense and shooter mechanics, along with engaging mini-games that enhance the overall experience, although some note that the story mode is relatively short and the second half may lack the same challenge as the first. Overall, the narrative provides a sense of purpose and encourages replayability through its various modes and challenges.
“The gameplay is fast and fun, and the frenetic action is interspersed with a quirky story that meshes well with the underlying retro-sci-fi vibe.”
“Every choice matters in the game, and you would be making important decisions on what to build and not to build as your resources carry on to your next mission/day.”
“Those who have finished the story mode have complained that the second half of the game is weaker than the first in regards to difficulty.”
“The other complaint is that the story mode is a little short.”
“The story is light and yet plenty detailed, giving a sense of purpose in the story mode.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet polished mechanics, blending tower defense and arcade elements with a retro aesthetic. While some find it repetitive, the fast-paced action, innovative multi-room defense mechanics, and quirky humor contribute to an enjoyable experience that appeals even to those who typically dislike tower defense games. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging challenge with plenty of content and modern features.
“I don't normally like tower defense games, but this one was genuinely enjoyable - way better than the usual copy-paste-from-other-games mechanics that tower defense games normally have.”
“Awesome retro simplicity in gameplay (run, jump, shoot, build one of three towers) with plenty of modern features (upgrades and extra challenges galore) along with an intentionally silly story make this game utterly scrumptious.”
“The gameplay is fast and fun, and the frenetic action is interspersed with a quirky story that meshes well with the underlying retro-sci-fi vibe.”
“The gameplay is fast and hectic at times but the learning curve fits it well.”
“Spacejacked's fast-paced tower defense gameplay makes the game require speed and brains to set up defenses against alien invaders.”
“Having to switch between rooms in a multi-room defend mechanic definitely works, and should be investigated by more games to take the concept to the next level.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro pixel art style, which effectively complements the gameplay and overall aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the slick and smooth animations, minimalistic design, and the blend of old-school visuals with modern gameplay elements, creating a visually appealing experience. The artwork and soundtrack are noted to enhance the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for fans of arcade and tower defense genres.
“The graphics and story are quite charming.”
“Charming retro graphics, old school music and sounds, but with a very modern and intelligent design.”
“Great platforming adventure, lovely graphics and an amazing soundtrack!”
“Spacejacked is a pixelized graphics game that appears to be more of a platformer-arena shooter.”
“However, unlike Fortified, which draws its third-person shooter and graphical inspirations from the likes of Orcs Must Die!”
“The artwork and animation is what you can expect from a retro game, not that it's a bad thing.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its fitting and charming retro style, complementing the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. While the soundtrack is described as amazing and addictive, some users note that the selection is somewhat limited. Overall, the combination of old-school sounds with modern design enhances the game's appeal.
“The soundtrack is very fitting for this arcade game, and the artwork and animation are what you can expect from a retro game (not that it's a bad thing!).”
“Charming retro graphics, old school music and sounds, but with a very modern and intelligent design.”
“Great platforming adventure, lovely graphics, and an amazing soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack is very fitting for this arcade game, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
“While the retro graphics and old school music are charming, they don't offer much innovation or excitement.”
“The music feels outdated and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience as much as it could.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is described as subtle yet effective, providing a lighthearted tone that complements its entertaining story and gameplay. Players appreciate the quirky and fast-paced comedic elements, which enhance the overall experience and keep them engaged for hours.
“Lastly, I also like the game's sense of humor; it's not hugely in your face, but it definitely doesn't take itself very seriously.”
“Awesome gameplay, fluid controls, quirky humor, and an addictive soundtrack packed into 3 different game modes for hours and hours of fun!”
“Spacejacked is a title that is intense, hilarious, and most of all fast-paced in a way that leaves you wanting to play more and more, regardless of how many times you attempt to put the game down.”
Critic Reviews
Spacejacked GBAtemp review
All told, Spacejacked is a really fun game that comes in a really neat package. The gameplay is fluid, quick, and engaging while the graphics and sound, while not perfect, are charming. This is a game that I can easily recommend to anyone who enjoys arcade-style games, tower defense, and action shooters.
80%Spacejacked Review
I knew I had to get my hands on Spacejacked when I saw that it was a pixel art tower-defence game.
70%Spacejacked Review
There's nothing here that stands out as good or bad, and it's more or less exactly what would be expected form the phrase "fast-paced tower defense." Obviously, this means that strategy and tactics will play a smaller role, and that's disappointing, because tactics are a big part of the appeal with such games. The graphics and music are done well, but the limited options and single-minded commitment to haste hurt this title by forcing it to be shallow. It's certainly fun and enjoyable, but it also feels like "arcade" is thrown in here as a way of saying "don't expect any depth."
50%
