Spartaga

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Spartaga is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by House of How and was released on August 28, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Spartaga" is a VR bullet-hell starfighter game with intuitive motion controls, challenging enemies, and 32 handcrafted stages. It features five play modes, four bosses, and 27 enemy types, as well as upgradeable secondary weapons and synchronized art and music. Compete for high scores with leaderboards and stage ranks, and unlock skins for additional replay value.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Spartaga offers a polished and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of enemies and levels that keep players challenged and entertained.
The game features a unique combo system that adds depth to the gameplay, encouraging strategic thinking and rewarding players for skillful play.
With its vibrant visuals, great soundtrack, and nostalgic arcade feel, Spartaga successfully captures the essence of classic bullet hell shooters while providing a fresh VR experience.

Some players find the graphics to be simplistic and lacking in detail, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
The game can be quite challenging, especially in later levels, which may frustrate some players who are not accustomed to the bullet hell genre.
There are reports of technical issues, such as difficulty starting the game or controlling the ship smoothly, which can hinder the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly polished and engaging, featuring a well-designed combo system that adds depth and encourages strategic play, making it accessible for newcomers while challenging for veterans. Players appreciate the variety of enemies, bosses, and game modes, which keep the experience fresh and exciting, especially in VR where the mechanics feel uniquely immersive. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of simple mechanics and complex strategies, ensuring hours of enjoyable gameplay.
- “The combo system adds a level of depth to the gameplay that will keep hardcore gamers busy for hours trying to improve their scores, but the game is super easy to pick up and play for anyone.”
- “The game mechanics are very easy to learn, yet the gameplay never feels dull given the large variety of enemies and upgrades which forces the player to adopt new strategies to surmount difficult levels.”
- “If, however, you played Xertex in awe of the mechanics but really wanted more ships, a real score, a real endless mode, and just an all-around more complete game?”
- “Although the core mechanics are familiar, experiencing them in VR is a whole other thing - having to aim by hand while dodging and maintaining a sense of the enemies in the play space creates a lot of fun challenge that feels totally unique when experiencing them in VR.”
- “Having never been very good at bullet dodging games, I was unsure if I would enjoy Spartaga; however, the VR experience opens up the gameplay for a surprisingly relaxing experience.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the energetic arcade-style tracks and the relaxing tunes from Carbon Based Lifeforms, which enhance the overall atmosphere. While many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's retro aesthetic and dynamic visuals, a few users feel that it could have been improved. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect that contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “A solid VR bullet hell with a kick-ass soundtrack.”
- “Great looking, awesome music, tons of levels with lots of power-ups.”
- “The music soundtrack could have been better.”
- “The soundtracks can be switched between fast-beat arcade-style music or some rather relaxing tunes by a band I had never heard of called Carbon Based Lifeforms; the latter is what I mostly opted for, and it works well with the game.”
- “The music soundtrack could have been better.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic arcade-inspired visuals and immersive art style, others find them lacking in detail and interest. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the gameplay, evoking a retro feel reminiscent of classic arcade games, though they may not impress those seeking cutting-edge visuals.
- “Spartaga does a great job of capturing a nostalgic arcade feel through its bright 1970's vector graphic inspired visuals and satisfying sounds.”
- “The game also has really nice visuals and you can tell that each level was not just thrown together.”
- “The graphics aesthetic speaks to a retro futurism pastiche of Tron meets Battlezone in space.”
- “The graphics are not that good, but the gameplay is very polished and is what puts it above every other game of this type.”
- “My only complaint about this game is the graphics and background could have been more interesting.”
- “These graphics aren't going to blow anyone away but they work well with the style of game.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and effective optimization, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
- “This is a very smooth and well-optimized game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its thoughtful design, encompassing both the game environment and enemy aesthetics, while the background music enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive setting.
- “Well-designed atmosphere, from the game area to the enemy design.”
- “What goes on in the background also fills the atmosphere nicely as you're listening to the music.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability through its action-packed gameplay, various modes, and competitive leaderboards, which keep players engaged and encourage repeated play.
- “Action-packed and full of replayability thanks to leaderboards and different modes of play.”
- “A good amount of replayability, and the gameplay definitely draws you in.”