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 SteamSpacejacked is a fast-paced arcade tower-defense game where you play as a spaceship technician named Dave, fighting off relentless alien invasions. Defend both the ground and ceiling by shooting up hordes of aliens and building turrets, while navigating between arenas via gravity flipping and teleporters. Experience the Story Mode with quirky characters and two major story arcs, or test your skills in the even faster-paced Endless Mode.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Xbox
Reviews
- Addictive and challenging gameplay that combines tower defense with fast-paced action.
- Polished graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging mechanics that require strategic planning and quick reflexes, making each play session exciting.
- The story campaign is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content.
- Challenges can be overly difficult, which may frustrate some gamers.
- Limited depth in strategy and tactics due to the fast-paced nature of the game.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as short and lacking standout moments, with players noting that it primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. While the final mission is enjoyable and the challenges can be engaging, many find them overly difficult, which detracts from the overall experience. Players must make significant choices regarding resource management, adding a layer of strategy to the otherwise brief narrative.
“Every choice matters in the game, and you will be making important decisions on what to build and not to build as your resources carry on to your next mission/day.”
“[short story mode, repetitive music]”
“[short story mode, challenges can be difficult to complete]”
“It's a mix of a shooter and tower defender, storyline is quite short.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their slickness, smoothness, and charm, contributing to an engaging platforming experience. While many users appreciate the polish and retro aesthetic, some note that the graphics, though well-executed, are accompanied by limitations that may detract from the overall depth of the gameplay.
“The graphics are really slick and smooth too!”
“Great platforming adventure, lovely graphics and an amazing soundtrack!”
“Love the graphics and sound effects; they suit my style, plus the amount of polish is amazing!”
“The gameplay is fluid, quick, and engaging while the graphics and sound, while not perfect, are charming.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being amazing and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that the soundtrack can become repetitive, particularly in shorter game modes, which detracts from the depth of the gameplay.
“Great platforming adventure, lovely graphics, and an amazing soundtrack!”
“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.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
“While the soundtrack has potential, it ultimately falls flat due to its lack of depth and engagement.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as addictive and challenging, blending action shooter elements with tower defense mechanics, resulting in a fast-paced and engaging experience. While the graphics and sound add a charming retro aesthetic, some players note a frustrating mechanic that requires restarting the day after losing a core. Overall, the gameplay is filled with fun challenges and mini-games, making it a captivating experience.
“Addictive, challenging, and action-intense tower defense gameplay, bursting with fun-filled charm, lots of challenges, and a cool mini-game.”
“The gameplay is fluid, quick, and engaging while the graphics and sound, while not perfect, are charming.”
“Fun, fast-paced gameplay, unique mix of action shooter and tower defense, beautifully retro graphics.”
“The gameplay features a slightly unfair mechanic where losing one core forces you to restart the entire day.”
“The controls feel unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming challenges.”
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%
