Strike Buster Prototype

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Strike Buster Prototype is a thrilling shoot 'em up game with pixel-perfect retro graphics. Players control a spaceship, battling through waves of enemies and bosses in a variety of environments. The game features a range of weapons to upgrade, and offers a challenging, fast-paced experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features fun gameplay with engaging mechanics and a unique bullet hell experience.
Graphics, presentation, and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
It's affordable and offers a decent amount of content, making it a good value for players.

The forced camera centering during boss fights disrupts gameplay and can lead to frustration.
Loot box mechanics and the lack of a coherent story detract from the overall experience.
The game can become repetitive and unchallenging after a few runs, diminishing long-term enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, including unique weapon powers and solid arena shooter elements, complemented by appealing graphics and sound design. However, concerns are raised about the presence of gacha mechanics and limited-use weapons, suggesting a potential paywall that could hinder enjoyment for some players. Overall, it offers a fun experience at a low price, but monetization aspects may detract from the gameplay for certain users.
- “Some of the guns have cool powers attached automatically, which opens up new play mechanics.”
- “An excellent arena shooter with interesting gameplay, good graphics, and a low price.”
- “I liked the graphics, the presentation, the music, the sounds, and the game mechanics.”
- “All of the mechanics of weapon switching, heat management, and even trying were gone.”
- “You have 'actual' gacha game mechanics, like lootboxes where 'literally nothing' is an option, and weapons that you can only use once.”
- “All these mechanics scream at me that this game would be something that you'd need to invest money into to be able to enjoy, which is fortunately not an option.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their impressive visuals and engaging presentation, complemented by effective sound effects. Players appreciate the dynamic movement of objects and the overall aesthetic quality, which enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Prepare for awesome visuals, good sound effects, objects moving in circular motion, back and forth, and of course in every angle possible.”
- “An excellent arena shooter with interesting gameplay, good graphics, and a low price.”
- “I liked the graphics, the presentation, the music, the sounds, and the game mechanics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and presentation, others criticize the limited variety, noting that the background music loops too early and can feel repetitive. Overall, it seems to enhance the experience for some, but detracts for others.
- “I liked the graphics, the presentation, the music, the sounds, and the game mechanics.”
- “It looks really great, doesn't take a lot to run, and the music is awesome.”
- “The background music is just one song, and it's lame; it loops way too early.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews highlight a significant lack of a coherent story, with users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative that includes missions, goals, and bosses. Without these elements, the game feels incomplete and fails to engage players meaningfully.
- “Error 404: No story found.”
- “Give it a proper story, missions, goals, and bosses, and it might bring down King Kong from the Empire State Building.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that opening loot boxes after completing the first playthrough can feel like a monotonous chore.
- “Once you've finished the first play, you'll open some loot boxes, which is a tedious process.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report occasional game freezes, indicating stability issues that can disrupt gameplay.
- “The game freezes sometimes.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “There are numerous stability issues that make it hard to enjoy the game.”