Survive in Space
- May 20, 2016
- EGAMER
Get on Steam"Survive in Space" is a challenging skill-based space shooter where you, as Sasaki, fight against the alien Chronicles who have enslaved humanity. Discover over 50 levels and defeat 5 powerful bosses in this hardcore game with a focus on gameplay mechanics. Unleash your power with The Shadow, a primal being of hate, to confront your enemies.
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Reviews
- The game features colorful, cartoonish graphics and a decent soundtrack that some players enjoy.
- Gameplay is straightforward and easy to learn, with RPG elements that allow for ship upgrades and skill trees.
- The game can be fun, especially on tougher modes, and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic shoot-em-ups.
- The gameplay is repetitive and can become boring over time, with many levels feeling similar.
- The story and voice acting are poorly executed, often described as cringy and unengaging.
- The game is considered overpriced at full price, with many recommending waiting for a significant discount.
- story46 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being simplistic, generic, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting that it feels like it was written with little effort. Voice acting and dialogue are often described as cringeworthy, detracting from the overall experience, while some players find the story unimportant in the context of a shoot 'em up. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as a weak point, overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and lackluster presentation.
“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.”
“Story is generic, and the dialogues aren't that great (voices aren't either).”
“But, and this is a big but, the dialogues and the story cutscenes are cringy; I skipped most of them.”
“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.”
- gameplay35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally described as straightforward and easy to master, featuring clean mechanics and some unique elements, such as the ability to flip your ship to shoot in different directions. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and boring, with a lack of engaging content and a story that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the addictive nature and variety of levels, the overall consensus leans towards a mediocre experience, especially when considering the game's narrative and music.
“Gameplay is straightforward and easy enough to master, although a little bit of grinding is involved, especially to get all achievements.”
“There's a unique gameplay mechanic where you can flip your ship to shoot in the opposite direction, giving more strategic choice about what threats to deal with.”
“Addicting gameplay, features, and many levels to spend a lot of time playing.”
“Get it on sale for like $0.49; 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.”
- music28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent quality and the ability to add personal songs, while others criticize it as generic and repetitive. Many find the soundtrack lacks originality, describing it as outsourced electronic music that doesn't fit the game's theme. Overall, while some enjoy the music, it is often overshadowed by the game's other shortcomings.
“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.”
“Soundtrack: generic outsourced electronic music.”
“Get it on sale for like .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.”
“Decent music, amusingly bad voice acting, mediocre animation, and repetitive but palatable gameplay...this would be a recommend due to the cheapness except for one big thing: the story is absolutely atrocious.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature colorful, hand-drawn artwork with a cartoonish style, which some players may find appealing while others may not. While the cutscenes are described as simple, the overall visual presentation is considered good, enhancing the unique feel of the game alongside its soundtrack and story.
“Great music and good graphics.”
“The soundtrack, story and artwork all give it a unique one of a kind feel.”
“The graphics of the cutscenes are very simple.”
“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.”
“Graphics and art: colorful, cartoonish.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 be fun, but the necessity of grinding may deter some players.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the replayability of bullet hell games, highlighting their engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs. The challenge and excitement inherent in these games contribute to their lasting appeal.
