Spareware

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Spareware is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Rusto Games and was released on October 10, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Spareware is a 4-player co-op shooter with roguelike elements, where players assemble their robots from spare parts and battle through cities of the future to save mankind. The game features 12 unique weapons, 26 robot parts, and 4 skill trees to customize your playstyle. Fight endless waves of police forces in local multi-player mode, with the option for up to four players in both co-op and PvP split screen."

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features enjoyable dual-stick shooter mechanics and offers extensive multiplayer options, including a four-player campaign and up to eight-player versus mode.
Customization of robots adds a fun element to gameplay, allowing players to mix and match parts and weapons.
Despite its simplicity, the game executes its mechanics well, providing a solid wave-shooter experience with rogue-like elements.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with repetitive gameplay and limited mechanics that can become boring quickly.
The campaign is considered too easy, and the story is weak, leading to a short overall experience.
Technical issues such as freezing and poor controller sensitivity detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
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The story in the game is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth. Players engage in various missions that involve combat and objectives, but the campaign is notably short, lasting around two hours, and lacks a compelling storyline. Overall, the experience is more about action than storytelling, appealing primarily to those seeking fast-paced gameplay.
- “I beat the campaign by myself in about two hours and had a blast doing it, but there were lots of missions that I didn't accomplish and lots more I could do.”
- “Hex missions will vary between finding a new piece of equipment to add to your repertoire, objective hacking/destroying (to build up your collection of cells), or just simply trying to make way to the exit on the other end of the map.”
- “Perma-death (death of the entire campaign!) takes place when you fail a mission and no longer have the amount of cells needed to begin another.”
- “The story is nonsense and the campaign is very short, so if you buy this, it had better be because you're itching to shoot hordes of men with lasers and swat suits.”
- “Perma-death (the death of the entire campaign!) takes place when you fail a mission and no longer have the amount of cells needed to begin another.”
- “Hex missions will vary between finding a new piece of equipment to add to your repertoire, objective hacking/destroying (to build up your collection of cells), or just simply trying to make your way to the exit on the other end of the map.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features solid mechanics but suffers from repetitiveness and simplicity, leading to a lack of depth. Additionally, users have reported freezing issues that need urgent attention. There are also suggestions for enhancing the game by changing terminology and increasing graphic intensity.
- “The gameplay mechanics are solid and engaging, providing a fun experience overall.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, but there are some technical issues that need to be addressed.”
- “The game offers a good balance of challenge and fun, making it an entertaining experience.”
- “An extremely simple game with limited mechanics and highly repetitive play.”
- “An extremely simple game with limited mechanics and highly repetitive play.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Spareware are criticized for being monotonous and uninteresting, with identical level designs that become tedious after a short period. Additionally, the maximum resolution falls below 1080p, though some reviewers note that the genre may not prioritize high-quality visuals.
- “The graphics of the levels are identical and become very boring after 20 minutes.”
- “Despite the game's lack of aesthetically interesting enemies or levels, it serves its purpose.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its optimization, running smoothly and consistently at good frame rates.
- “Runs smoothly and consistently at good frame rates.”