SpaceShot

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SpaceShot is a single player action game. It was developed by Shevchenko Technology and was released on September 20, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

SpaceShot is a challenging arcade game where you fight off alien invaders and collect bonuses, with three engaging game modes. It boasts of over 4500 achievements, gamepad support, and pleasant graphics, making it an ideal choice for passing time. With its low price point, this game offers a fun and immersive experience for players of all ages.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

SpaceShot offers a large number of achievements (4896), making it appealing for achievement hunters and completionists.
The game provides a straightforward, pick-up-and-play experience with simple mechanics that can be enjoyable for short sessions.
Gamepad support and multiple gameplay modes enhance accessibility and variety, catering to casual arcade fans.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which may lead to boredom after a short time.
The presentation is minimalistic and lacks visual flair, with basic graphics and sound that do not elevate the experience.
Many players feel the game is primarily designed for achievement farming rather than providing a meaningful gaming experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action that emphasizes dodging, shooting, and power-up collection, appealing to players who prefer immediate engagement over narrative exposition. While the inclusion of multiple modes offers some variety, the core mechanics are basic and can become repetitive, leading to a lack of depth as players progress. Additionally, technical issues have been reported, detracting from the overall experience and making it feel more like a mediocre flash game.
- “That immediacy is a strength for players who appreciate games that skip exposition and deliver fast gameplay without delay.”
- “The core mechanics revolve around dodging, shooting, and picking up power-ups that alter your firepower or improve survivability.”
- “The inclusion of three gameplay modes adds a bit of variety, allowing players to choose how they want to approach each session — whether through structured levels, survival-style endurance, or alternate challenge formats.”
- “Likewise, the upgrade and power-up system is enjoyable during early runs but doesn’t evolve meaningfully, which causes the mechanical depth to plateau quickly.”
- “Gameplay itself is very basic, with a static screen where the player moves a spaceship around, avoiding enemies while automatically shooting at them; nothing special or innovative here.”
- “Generally unplayable due to the game eating your GPU; this game is only worth it for the letter achievements as the gameplay feels more like a mediocre flash game than anything.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Spaceshot are characterized by a functional yet minimalist aesthetic, featuring simplistic visuals that complement the game's dynamics. While some users find the graphics adequate for the gameplay, others feel that they lack detail and depth.
- “Presentation-wise, Spaceshot maintains a functional but minimalist aesthetic.”
- “Graphics are very simplistic, which can add to the dynamics of a game like this.”
- “Graphics are very simplistic, which can detract from the overall experience of the game.”
- “Reviewing Spaceshot... I won't even start wasting your and my valuable time by trying to precisely describe the gameplay mechanics, graphics, and all that other stuff.”
- “=== [ ☼ Graphics: ] ===”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The music and sound design in the game are described as basic and unremarkable, providing ambient background without enhancing the gameplay experience. Users noted that the soundtrack lacks memorability and impact, with limited options for customization in the main menu. Overall, the audio elements do not significantly contribute to the game's tension or atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack and audio cues complement the action without dominating it, yet they also lack the punch or memorability that might elevate the moment-to-moment tension.”
- “Sound and background music are rudimentary as well; both can be turned off in the main menu.”
- “The main menu features only enable/disable effects and music as options (disable everything, it's an ambient loop probably taken from some 20-year-old website) and three different game modes, one of them of course is obvious ('endless mode'); the other two are '10-waves' and 'stress test'.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as straightforward yet effective, providing a lighthearted and amusing experience for players.
- “It's pretty basic, but it's genuinely funny.”
- “The humor is simple yet effective, making me laugh out loud.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is limited, primarily relying on players' willingness to engage in repetitive arcade-style gameplay, as it lacks narrative depth and evolving elements. While there are three game modes, only two offer meaningful play, with the third serving merely as a stress test.
- “The game features three different modes, with two being fully playable, offering a variety of experiences to keep players engaged.”
- “The replay value is significantly enhanced by the diverse gameplay options available, allowing players to explore different strategies and approaches.”
- “Because the game has no narrative hooks, deeper systems, or evolving world, replay value hinges almost entirely on one’s appetite for arcade repetition.”
- “There are three different game modes, two that are playable, the third being just a stress test for your machine.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to noticeable drops in PC performance and slower responsiveness in other applications while the game is running.
- “While the program was running, I experienced a drop in PC performance; everything else started reacting slower.”
- “It's just badly optimized.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.