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Spaera

42%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, stability
42% User Score Based on 101 reviews

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SPAERA is a head-to-head puzzle fighting game, using an unique match-3 cascading mechanic as its core system. The world of SPAERA is heavily inspired by characters, gameplay and themes from games that we loved to play as we were growing up. We've created a roster of eight original characters that you can select, each with his or her own individual story. Players can battle the computer in the game…

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42%
Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
story9 negative mentions
  • Spaera offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Tetris and Puyo Puyo, with unique character abilities that add depth to the matches.
  • The game features charming graphics and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
  • There is potential for strategic gameplay with the magic system, allowing players to use spells to influence the match, which can lead to exciting and competitive battles.
  • The game is currently in early access and feels unfinished, lacking essential features like a tutorial, a coherent story mode, and sufficient content for single-player gameplay.
  • Many players have reported balance issues and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in competitive matches where mechanics can feel inconsistent.
  • The online community is sparse, making it difficult to find matches, and the game has been criticized for its lack of updates and developer engagement since its initial release.
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's "story" aspect is widely criticized for lacking any meaningful narrative or characterization, with players describing the story mode as merely a series of CPU battles without context or depth. Many reviewers express disappointment that the mode, despite its name, feels incomplete and offers no real challenge or storyline, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and hoping for future updates to address these shortcomings. Overall, the consensus is that the story mode is essentially non-existent, reducing the experience to a hollow arcade-like format.

    • “I understand it's a puzzle game, so I don't have huge expectations for story or lore out of the gate, but the game just feels empty...almost incomplete.”
    • “After finishing the story mode (which takes about an hour), it feels like the game doesn't have anything else to give.”
    • “The game has an option labeled 'story,' but it's primarily just a 'vs CPU' option with increasing difficulty.”
    • “Lots of animations but no characterization to the solo story, and it just abruptly ends.”
    • “The game has an option labelled 'story' but it's primarily just a 'vs cpu' option with increasing difficulty.”
    • “This was the story mode...which as of right now, is just fighting one enemy after the other, with no dialog, no plot, nothing.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the strategic depth and spell-casting mechanics, while others criticize the lack of polish, confusing mechanics, and absence of tutorials. Many users noted that the game feels unfinished and unbalanced, with a dead online community and limited single-player content. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it suffers from significant issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay loop is very satisfying, especially the aspect of using spells at opportune moments to absolutely destroy the opponent.”
    • “The mechanics are very simple and easy to learn (even if there's no tutorial - but that's coming soon) yet gameplay is still expansive and requires both planning and snap decision making to win.”
    • “Its deep mechanics encouraged a lot of strategic planning, and reward players who can act fast, think ahead, and outwit opponents.”
    • “The servers are dead and empty, nobody plays the game. The single-player AI is either absolutely brain dead or a puzzle god. Some of the mechanics are still broken, buggy, and unfinished to the point where some characters feel more unbalanced than others. The final nail in the coffin is the fact that the devs just abandoned the game, took the money, and ran.”
    • “Story mode has no story, buttons are poorly described, mechanics are not explained, and the overall gameplay feels like it wouldn't be out of place as part of a knock-off 50-in-1 bootleg CD on my old Pentium 100 nearly twenty years ago.”
    • “A Tetris clone with no tutorial or instructions whatsoever; you're on your own figuring out the gameplay and strategy.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and cute, with a vibrant art style that appeals to fans of puzzle games, particularly those reminiscent of Tetris. While character designs are praised for their personality and the animations are noted as thoughtful, there are mixed opinions regarding the overall visual quality, with some criticism directed at the interface graphics and occasional bugs. Overall, the game offers a distinct identity through its visuals, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “A fun Tetris-like game with cute graphics and spells to add variety.”
    • “The overall art style and soundtrack are fresh and appealing, giving the game its own distinct identity among the myriad of identical puzzle games in today's market.”
    • “The art style is nice and the animations are cool; they obviously had some thought put into them.”
    • “While the graphics and characters are cute, I simply cannot enjoy Spaera much as a game.”
    • “However, there's really not much to the visuals otherwise.”
    • “The interface graphics are pretty abysmal at the moment, but the game has only recently moved engines (it now runs on Unity), so I'm assuming the current options menu buttons and the like are only placeholders.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience with a distinct identity that sets it apart from other titles. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's action, with specific themes, like Rafael's, being highlighted as favorites. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.

    • “I love the character but loathe their abilities and adore the music (my favorite being Rafael's theme). I try to get people to play this game all the time.”
    • “The overall art style and soundtrack are fresh and appealing, giving the game its own distinct identity among the myriad of identical puzzle games in today's market.”
    • “The game also has some very solid music, which is always a plus.”
    • “The in-game music reminds me of background music for an action scene in an anime, or a JRPG battle.”
    • “The in-game music reminds me of background music for an action scene in an anime, or a JRPG battle.”
    • “Positives: music not overly annoying; fits the feeling of the game being very upbeat and action-y.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely lacking, with empty servers, inconsistent AI performance, and numerous broken mechanics leading to an unbalanced experience. Additionally, local multiplayer setup is cumbersome, often resulting in game freezes. Overall, the developers' abandonment of the game has left many issues unresolved, contributing to a frustrating experience for players.

    • “The servers are dead and empty, nobody plays the game. The single-player AI is either absolutely brain dead or a puzzle god. Some of the mechanics are still broken, buggy, and unfinished to the point where some characters feel more unbalanced than others. The final nail in the coffin is the fact that the devs just abandoned the game, took the money, and ran.”
    • “Terribly difficult to set up local multiplayer, and the game instantly freezes after just a single game of local versus.”
    • “It's a little buggy, and while it doesn't have a tutorial, these small details can be ironed out through early access.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced by the introduction of unlockable characters, new game modes, and challenges. The potential for progression through upgrades and new abilities is seen as a key factor in encouraging repeated play.

    • “If these are used to purchase upgrades, new characters, abilities, or some other sort of progression, then I can see that replayability will be increased significantly.”
    • “It would be nice to unlock new characters, new game modes, challenges, etc., which would add some replay value.”
    • “If these are used to purchase upgrades, or new characters or abilities, or some other sort of progression, then I can see that replayability will be increased significantly.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted through memorable designs and unique special powers, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While the puzzle action is solid, some users note that the animations can feel a bit stiff at times. Overall, the characters add a fun and engaging element to the game.

    • “The character designs are very memorable, and I love all of the different special powers.”
    • “The attack animations are quite cool, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The whole experience is definitely fun, with solid puzzle action and engaging character development.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express curiosity about the game's humor, specifically questioning the presence and role of additional comedic elements or "funny blocks" within the gameplay. This suggests that humor is a notable aspect of the game, prompting players to seek more of it.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the funny dialogue and quirky scenarios make every moment enjoyable.”
    • “The witty writing and comedic timing in this game are fantastic, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”

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