Spaceman Sparkles 2

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Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a single player action game. It was developed by tjern and was released on May 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Action

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a colorful and minimalistic art style that many players find appealing.
The music is engaging and fits well with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
Boss fights are intense and satisfying, providing a sense of accomplishment when defeated.

The gameplay can be frustratingly difficult, with many players finding it hard to progress.
Lack of tutorials and explanations leads to confusion about basic game mechanics.
Controls are unintuitive, making it challenging to navigate and execute actions effectively.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its fitting and immersive quality, enhancing the psychedelic visuals and gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack to be fantastic and enjoyable, although some note it can be repetitive at times. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The music is fantastic.”
- “Music is beautiful, and the gameplay is difficult but not stupid, making it fun.”
- “A simple boss rush bullet hell game with good music, surprisingly well-working visuals.”
- “Music is passable, but very repetitive.”
- “The music makes getting mad even better.”
- “Game crashed because I wasn't cool with the music and flashing lights.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are highly polarized, with some players finding it infuriating due to constant deaths, lack of checkpoints, and simplistic mechanics, while others appreciate its unique and addictive elements, describing it as challenging yet enjoyable. The arena shooter format and gimmicky mechanics have drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the difficulty and fun factor, while others feel it detracts from traditional shmup elements. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, leading to a divided reception.
- “The music is awesome, the gameplay is solid... if only I could beat a boss.”
- “+ unique addictive gameplay.”
- “Music is beautiful, and the gameplay is difficult but not stupid, making it fun.”
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, aligning with the promotional images and praised for their simplicity and artistic quality. However, some players noted that excessive special effects can obscure gameplay, making it difficult to distinguish elements on screen. Overall, the visuals complement the game's psychedelic atmosphere and are likened to classic titles, despite some mixed opinions on specific design choices.
- “I was able to run this piece of artwork on my Acer Aspire 1.”
- “Oh and the visuals are so well done and just simple that reminds me of games like Pac-Man.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating visuals and immersive music, which together create a compelling and engaging experience for players.
- “The visuals, the music, and the atmosphere create an immersive experience that pulls you in.”
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, making every moment feel significant.”
- “The combination of stunning graphics and an evocative soundtrack truly enhances the overall atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as a minimalistic, dark-themed narrative set within a dungeon-crawling adventure, reminiscent of the Dark Souls series.
- “It is a dark, Souls-like, minimalistic story dungeon-crawling adventure.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, failing to engage me throughout the game.”
- “The minimalistic approach to storytelling left me wanting more context and emotional investment.”