Spaceman Sparkles 2
- May 20, 2015
- tjern
Get on Steam"Spaceman Sparkles 2" is a challenging bullet-hell game set in a vibrant disco universe, where you play as Sparkles, a rave-gun wielding hero on a mission to defeat mysterious beings, retrieve a stolen throne, and collect glowsticks and worm hats. The game features a thumping soundtrack by Aeroloid and 15+ bosses to fight, offering a fun and stress-relieving experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a colorful and minimalistic art style that is visually appealing.
- The soundtrack is engaging and fits well with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a satisfying challenge with boss fights that can be immensely rewarding once mastered.
- The lack of a tutorial or detailed instructions makes the gameplay frustrating and difficult to grasp.
- The game is considered very hard, which may deter players who prefer a more casual experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics feeling gimmicky and unintuitive.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it infuriating due to constant deaths, lack of checkpoints, and simplistic mechanics, while others appreciate its unique and addictive elements within an arena shooter format. Overall, the experience is described as frustrating and unrewarding, despite some enjoyment from the music and certain gameplay aspects.
“The music is awesome, the gameplay is solid... if only I could beat a boss.”
“+ unique addictive gameplay.”
“Gameplay: horrible.”
“I know it's only $3, but that is still too much given the simplistic gameplay and the poor mechanics.”
“The game is an arena shooter built around a series of rather gimmicky mechanics, which more or less take over all the shmup elements.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistent with the promotional images, featuring a simple yet well-executed design that evokes nostalgia for classic games like Pac-Man. Players appreciate the art style, which complements the psychedelic gameplay, and the game runs smoothly even on low-spec hardware.
“I was able to run this piece of artwork on my Acer Aspire 1.”
“Graphics: exactly as per the images provided on the store page.”
“Specs don't get much lower than this (single core Atom CPU at 1.66 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, and Intel GMA graphics).”
“Oh and the visuals are so well done and just simple that reminds me of games like Pac-Man, but take back everything I just said about classic graphics.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting psychedelic vibe, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the awesome soundtrack and its ability to complement the game's graphics, making it a standout feature despite some frustrations with gameplay challenges. Overall, the music is described as "dope" and integral to the game's appeal.
“The music is awesome, the gameplay is solid... if only I could beat a boss.”
“Seriously, I enjoy the music and simple graphics of the game.”
“Plus, a great soundtrack.”
“The music makes getting mad even better.”
“Game crashed because I wasn't cool with the music and flashing lights.”
