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.
Reviews
- The game features a variety of enemies and upgrades, providing a fun challenge for players who enjoy classic shoot-em-ups.
- It has a charming old-school aesthetic with hand-drawn artwork and a decent soundtrack that some players find enjoyable.
- The game is easy to learn and offers a good amount of content, including multiple difficulty levels and achievements for completionists.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with many levels feeling similar and lacking significant variation.
- The story and voice acting are often criticized as being poorly executed and cringeworthy, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is considered overpriced at full price, with many reviewers recommending waiting for a sale to make it worth the investment.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely 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 dialogue cringe-worthy and the voice acting 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.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
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 users find it repetitive and boring, with a lackluster story and music that doesn't fit well. While some 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.”
“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.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
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 repetitive and uninspired, mirroring typical electronic music found in similar games.
“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 .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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by colorful, hand-drawn artwork with a cartoonish style, which some players appreciate for its unique charm, while others may find it simplistic, especially in cutscenes. Overall, the visuals complement the game's soundtrack and story, contributing to a distinctive atmosphere, though opinions on their appeal vary among players.
“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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 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 little 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, as playing on a higher difficulty means you do not get the achievements for the lower difficulties.”
- replayability1 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.
