Spheroid

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Spheroid is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by From Soy Sauce LLC and was released on August 28, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

This is a little game that is a collection of missions that range from racing down a highway, exploring a cave, or eliminate squadrons of enemies.

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Single-Player

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic that allows players to transform between a humanoid character and a flying vehicle, adding an interesting dynamic to gameplay.
Some players appreciate the variety of missions and challenges, which can provide a brief sense of fun despite the overall issues.
The game is available at a very low price point, making it accessible for those willing to overlook its flaws.

The game is plagued with numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and frequent crashes, severely impacting the gameplay experience.
Graphics are consistently criticized as being low quality and visually unappealing, with many players reporting headaches due to the color scheme and flashing lights.
There is a lack of progression and clear objectives, as all levels are unlocked from the start, which diminishes the sense of achievement and direction.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
55%
28%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users comparing them to outdated N64 visuals, describing them as low poly, glitchy, and poorly designed. Critics have noted issues with color schemes that lack subtlety and consistency, making it difficult to engage with the game visually. While some players found the gameplay enjoyable, the graphics were consistently cited as a significant drawback.
- “I ran the game smoothly on max graphics.”
- “//fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location a to b to c and so on”
- “The graphics are simplistic but hard to use to spot enemies.”
- “Even if they did, I am not sure I'd want to play this as the graphics look like N64 graphics, and those hurt my eyes and gave me headaches.”
- “Graphics and art are terrible; primary colors are so devoid of subtlety you'll gouge your own eyes out.”
- “Whomever designed the color scheme and graphics must have been severely colorblind... and I'm colorblind; that's telling you something right there.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The game's story is described as lacking depth, with no real overarching plot, and is primarily delivered through fragmented missions. While the single-player mode features unique and varied missions, players often feel lost due to minimal direction and find the voice acting to be of poor quality, reminiscent of 80s anime. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as underwhelming, with many players likely to engage with the missions only briefly.
- “The amazing single-player story mode ever.”
- “Several heroes are played along the campaign, each with different weapons, and they can transform into really fun vehicles. All missions are available from the start, and if you feel frustrated by a mission, you can simply skip it and check out the next one. Missions are varied, from running away to collecting pieces, to cleaning the map, to a hold-out mission with AI allies. Some felt satisfying, while some felt like a chore. In little time, you go past the graphics and see that it's actually not that bad of a game.”
- “Each mission is broken up (with 36 in total) and you can see how the story would have unfolded.”
- “No real story to see.”
- “No apparent plot and bad voice acting.”
- “And the little voice acting in it is really bad, like 80s anime bad, where it's enjoyable. Each mission is broken up (with 36 in total) and you can see how the story would have unfolded.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique transformation mechanics and variety it offers, while others criticize it for being plagued by bugs, standard shooting mechanics, and a lack of engaging level design. Although some find the gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Metroid and appreciate the unique abilities of the characters, others report issues such as visual discomfort and a generally plain experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to fully realize its concepts.
- “The gameplay is great, I love the resemblance to Metroid, and the heroes have cool, unique abilities.”
- “Hours of gameplay (even more when you try to beat the levels on hardcore mode) at a great price!”
- “The game is quite similar to a lot of other works because of the transforming mechanic, which means it has a lot of variety and interesting mechanics.”
- “Not a fun game, plagued with many different problems facing progression, sound, and gameplay.”
- “The mechanics of switching between a plane and human should give a lot of freedom when it comes to level design, but the game struggles to capitalize on it.”
- “Many players have complained the game gives them a headache due to its bright colors and very plain gameplay.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing it as unpleasant and poorly executed, likening it to chaotic sounds rather than cohesive tracks. Additionally, the lack of a settings menu to adjust music and sound levels has further frustrated players, compounding their dissatisfaction with the audio experience. Some comparisons to past titles like Armored Core Nexus highlight a perceived decline in quality relative to modern gaming standards.
- “The music used in the preview was created in similarity to music from Armored Core Nexus.”
- “The soundtrack is like someone smashing a guitar.”
- “Further, there is no settings menu in the game to control things like music or sound level... but the menu that is there loves to jump around when you try to select things... like someone discovered what they thought would be a good idea, but seriously... just annoying.”
- “The music is heavily based on Kota Hoshino's work on Armored Core.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a concern, with users reporting bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While there is potential for improvement, the existing issues with the user interface and graphical performance suggest that the game needs further refinement before reaching its full potential.
- “I thought that the transformation was cool, the mechanics weren't that bad, but the graphics were horrible. It's a bit buggy and glitchy, so things could be improved because there is already a base for the project.”
- “Bad UI, buggy.”
- “Don't let my previous review keep you from buying this game; it could be great, but right now it is pretty buggy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional response to the game, with some feeling queasy, indicating that it evokes intense feelings. The need for a serious and heartfelt review suggests that the game's emotional impact is significant and prompts deep reflection.
- “This game made me feel queasy.”
- “So without further ado, let me write a serious and heartfelt review.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “It is poorly optimized.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be lacking, with some describing it as so poorly executed that it fails to elicit any laughter.