Survive in Space

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"Survive in Space" is a challenging 50-level game where players, as Sasaki, battle through levels to redeem their people. Five powerful bosses, each with unique mechanics and environments, await at the end of every ninth level, providing a skill puzzle that evolves throughout the game. Players must stay alert and adapt to these shifting challenges to progress through the levels and win the game.

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Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of enemies and upgrades, providing a decent challenge and customization options for players.
It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic shoot-em-ups, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The graphics and sound design are decent, with colorful visuals and a soundtrack that some players find appealing.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with many levels feeling similar and lacking significant variation.
The story and voice acting are poorly executed, often described as cringy and unengaging.
The game is considered overpriced at full price, with many players recommending waiting for a sale to purchase.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The game's story is generally criticized for being simplistic, poorly written, and lacking depth, often described as generic or reminiscent of amateur writing. While some players acknowledge its presence and appreciate the attempt at a narrative, many find the voice acting and dialogue to be subpar, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as an unimportant aspect of the game, overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and technical issues.
- “Hand-drawn artwork, voice acting that was probably done by the creators and their friends, a story that despite its 'dark' undertones is simple and straightforward more or less.”
- “The soundtrack, story, and artwork all give it a unique one-of-a-kind feel.”
- “It has clean mechanics and actually has a story element as well.”
- “Get it on sale for like $0.49; gameplay is repetitive and boring, story is written by a 13-year-old Shadow the Hedgehog fan, and none of the music feels like it fits in.”
- “Story is generic, and the dialogues aren't that great (voices aren't either).”
- “Decent music, amusingly bad voice acting, mediocre animation, and repetitive but palatable gameplay... this would be a recommend due to its cheapness except for one big thing: the story is absolutely atrocious.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and easy to master, featuring some unique mechanics like flipping the ship to shoot in different directions, which adds strategic depth. However, many reviewers find it repetitive and boring, with a lackluster story and music that doesn't fit well. While some players appreciate the addictive nature and variety of levels, the overall consensus leans towards mediocrity, especially when considering the game's narrative and audio elements.
- “Gameplay is straightforward and easy enough to master, although a little bit of grinding is involved, especially to get all achievements.”
- “It has clean mechanics and actually has a story element as well.”
- “There's a unique gameplay mechanic where you can flip your ship to shoot the opposite direction, giving more strategic choice about what threats to deal with.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive and boring; the story is written by a 13-year-old Shadow the Hedgehog fan, and none of the music feels like it fits in.”
- “Again... every small game has the same mechanics.”
- “Decent music, amusingly bad voice acting, mediocre animation, and repetitive but palatable gameplay... this would be a recommend due to its cheapness except for one big thing: the story is absolutely atrocious.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique feel and quality of the soundtrack, while others criticize it as generic and poorly fitting. A few users highlight the ability to add personal songs as a positive feature, but overall, the music is often described as typical for the genre. Despite the varied opinions, some players still find the music enjoyable and a highlight of the experience.
- “The soundtrack, story, and artwork all give it a unique one-of-a-kind feel.”
- “I personally like the music in each level.”
- “This game gets two high fives for gameplay and music.”
- “Get it on sale for like $0.49, gameplay is repetitive and boring, story is written by a 13-year-old Shadow the Hedgehog fan, and none of the music feels like it fits in.”
- “Soundtrack: generic outsourced electronic music.”
- “Soundtrack is the same as in any other game of this type, except that we can add our own songs to the game.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The graphics are characterized by colorful, hand-drawn artwork with a cartoonish style, which some players appreciate for its uniqueness, while others may find it simplistic. The visuals effectively support gameplay, making navigation clear, though cutscenes are noted to be less detailed. Overall, the graphics contribute to a distinctive atmosphere, complemented by a strong soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack, story, and artwork all give it a unique one-of-a-kind feel.”
- “Graphics and art: colorful, cartoonish.”
- “Great music and good graphics.”
- “The graphics of the cutscenes are very simple.”
- “Not everyone will like the graphics, but that doesn't mean it's bad.”
- “Hand drawn artwork, voice acting that was probably done by the creators and their friends, a story that despite its 'dark' undertones is simple and straightforward more or less.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, achieving 100% completion requires significant grinding, particularly for achievements tied to different difficulty levels. Engaging with the toughest modes can enhance the experience, but the grind may feel excessive for some.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Gameplay is straightforward and easy enough to master, although a bit of grinding is involved, especially to get all achievements.”
- “Fun as hell on the toughest modes with all the extras engaged, but it can be a bit grindy for the achievements since playing on a higher difficulty does not grant achievements for the lower difficulties.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of bullet hell games, highlighting their engaging mechanics and the enjoyment derived from repeated playthroughs.