STRATAGEM

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STRATAGEM is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Nightwatch Studios and was released on February 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

STRATAGEM is a sci-fi arcade experience where you must save your crew members from certain destruction. Navigate the challenges of tracking ricochets and orbits. Launch escape pods without sending active ones into colliding orbits. Fill the screen with as many pods as possible without letting them collide Play on three different arenas in 4 different modes. Challenge your friends with local co-…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is simple and enjoyable, making it a good option for passing time with friends.
For a game developed in just one week, it showcases impressive gameplay and graphics, appealing to those who appreciate retro-style games.
It is fully free to play, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and commitment to the gaming community.

The game suffers from poor graphics and lack of optimization, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
Many players reported issues with controls and gameplay mechanics, including dizziness and headaches due to the game's design.
Despite being free, the game has failed to attract a significant player base, indicating a lack of appeal and quality.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poor and outdated, which detracts from the overall gaming experience. However, others appreciate the simplicity and low system requirements, noting that the visuals are acceptable for casual play. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant factor in the game's inability to attract a larger audience.
- “The music and graphics are also very good, and you can basically run this on a potato, which is also nice.”
- “The graphics are so bad that the developer couldn't even figure out how to implement movement or color graphics... in 2024.”
- “The graphics aren't great, which will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers. It's a significant contributor to the game's failure to attract players, despite having no up-front cost.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is noted for its engaging and unique style, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, such as the dynamic changes in music during key moments, while also highlighting the game's accessibility on lower-end hardware.
- “The music and graphics are also very good, and you can basically run this on a potato, which is also nice.”
- “The music and attention to detail, with things like slowing down time at certain points, are really nice to see.”
- “Only two colors in the game and psycho music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks optimization for 4K displays and does not offer options for resolution adjustment, leading to a subpar visual experience for players with high-resolution setups.
- “It's not optimized for 4K display; there's no option for resolution adjustment.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it unplayable on mid-range hardware.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, and the game frequently stutters during gameplay.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay loop is notably brief, with players finding it challenging to score beyond 10 points; however, this is considered impressive given the game's one-week development timeframe.
- “The gameplay loop is very short, as it's quite challenging to score more than 10 points, but this is still impressive considering it was made in just a week.”
- “The gameplay loop is very short, making it difficult to score more than 10 points, which is disappointing despite the impressive effort of being made in just a week.”