Spacelords
- September 22, 2017
- MercurySteam
A cool shooter with some great ideas - we just wish there was more of it to begin with
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Spacelords" is a free-to-play Science Fiction Shooter game that offers a 4 vs 1 campaign where players can choose to join the Raiders or fight as the Antagonist. The game features wonderful game mechanics, with over 70 unlockable weapons and 50 character customization cards, and offers a cinematic experience through its 80+ incredible scenes. Suitable for 2-players, it can be played both in multi-player co-op and single-player modes, as well as PvP.
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Reviews
- The game features a wide cast of interesting characters with unique abilities and engaging lore.
- The gameplay mechanics, including a mix of gunplay and melee combat, are well-designed and provide a fun experience.
- The art style and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- The antagonist system is poorly balanced, often leading to frustrating experiences for players, especially newcomers.
- Long matchmaking times and a lack of effective communication tools hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- The progression system is heavily grind-based, making it difficult for players to unlock characters and upgrades without significant time investment.
- story134 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 91 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is enriched by extensive character backstories and engaging dialogue, though the quality of voice acting varies. Players can explore the lore through mission briefings and in-game logs, but the narrative experience can be hampered by repetitive missions and the need to skip cutscenes. The antagonist system adds a unique twist to gameplay, providing both challenge and frustration, as it can disrupt missions and affect player progression.
“The story is alright, the dialogue is usually great (though the voice acting quality ranges from excellent to meh depending on the character) and there are lots of one-liners that are actually amusing.”
“Every single character so far feels unique story and background wise.”
“Interesting story: though limited at the moment, if you read, watch, and pay attention to not only the cinematics but the logs in the universe tab, it gives a lot of insight to the lore of the game that is quite captivating in my opinion.”
“Even when you have all of the missions unlocked, the frustrating learning curve and nonsensical level progression system will make all but the most dedicated raiders quit within a few missions.”
“The antagonist system is not fun: missions are challenging enough without having someone troll your game.”
“The plot also requires watching the cutscenes multiple times to understand the character dynamics.”
- gameplay52 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a diverse blend of third-person shooter mechanics, incorporating elements from popular titles like Warframe and Gears of War, with a focus on tactical play and unique character abilities. While the mechanics are generally smooth and rewarding, players must engage with various mission objectives beyond simple combat, such as collecting items and executing specific tasks. However, the experience is marred by issues like extreme grind and some poorly designed systems, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“Definitely has one of the best fine-tuned gameplay that I've seen in the decade, I'm not joking.”
“The gameplay is simple yet quite satisfying.”
“Overall, gameplay is diverse and follows a tried and true formula.”
“Minus: unrewarding brutal difficulty, extreme grind, undercooked or badly designed gameplay ideas and systems.”
“You need to pay attention to mechanics on missions; not everything is just kill with a gun. Several missions have parts where you need to execute a certain mechanic, such as collecting aleph via melee kills on certain enemies to activate an object. Failing to do so could not only prolong the match but also give an antagonist or NPCs the chance to overwhelm the party.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a mix of Warframe, Gears of War, and hero shooters (Overwatch, Team Fortress, Battleborn, etc.).”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their distinctive and enjoyable art style, which many reviewers found attractive and well-designed. The visuals are considered to reflect a high-quality game engine, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic experience, despite some criticism regarding the forced letterbox in cinematics. Overall, the graphics play a significant role in drawing players into the game.
“A well-designed and enjoyable aesthetic.”
“Distinctive and interesting art style.”
“Great art style too; it's what brought me into this game.”
“If this game's visuals were representative of its universal quality, it would be a slam dunk.”
“The forced letterbox in cinematics detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the art style is good, it doesn't compensate for the lack of polish in the graphics.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for its overpriced microtransactions, particularly for cosmetic items that some players feel are excessively costly compared to the game's overall price. While some reviewers acknowledge the game's fun elements, they express frustration over the high costs associated with character skins and the presence of microtransactions in a full-priced title.
“Somewhere underneath the insane progression system and microtransactions (can you even call a single character skin costing more than all four campaigns combined 'micro'?) is a really great, fun game.”
“Truth is, there aren't microtransactions.”
“The microtransactions are laughably overpriced ('but it's just cosmetic!' I hear the white knights screaming at nobody in particular).”
“The only two bad things I have to say, however, are that the microtransactions are a bit expensive.”
“+-microtransactions in a full-priced game.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "kinda cool" but tends to be repetitive, which may detract from the overall experience. Players are encouraged to explore gameplay and cutscenes online to appreciate the soundtrack further.
“The soundtrack is kind of cool, but it can be repetitive at times.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for being excessively time-consuming and poorly integrated into the overall experience, with monetization strategies detracting from gameplay. The shift towards hybridized characters has diminished the uniqueness of character roles, while level design has become repetitive and uninspired, particularly in later episodes. This has led to a frustrating balance between farming resources and completing objectives efficiently.
“A fantastic base game that has over time been ruined by extremely poor monetization, changes to its core to reward grinding and allow for more hybridized characters taking away their own individual weaknesses, extremely long grinds to get to those characters in the first place, and a reduction of the early level designs from interesting and varied in episodes 1-3, to lazy simple arenas filled with enemies and very few interesting gimmicks and objectives in episode 4.”
“So your group needs to maintain a dynamic on what is most important, trying to live while farming aleph or trying to complete the objective as quickly as possible to max out end of mission returns.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its blend of serious and comedic elements, with players expressing hope that others will find it as amusing as they do. Overall, it seems to resonate well with those who enjoy a mix of tones.
“I like it and hope people find it as funny as I do! :D”
“-style: both serious and humorous.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as a standout feature, with users praising the strong and engaging character designs and personalities that enhance the overall experience.
“I have to say this is my favorite part; the character designs and personalities are really strong and fun.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes and unreliable matchmaking, which often leaves players stranded if a teammate disconnects. These problems persist throughout gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
“The matchmaking did not work at first, which means if someone leaves the group, you'll be on your own until the end of the round. This happens all day long; the game runs unstable or freezes a lot.”
“The matchmaking did not work at first, which means if someone leaves the group, you'll be on your own until the end of the round. This happens all day long; the game runs unstable or freezes a lot.”
