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Swarm

94%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
story, grinding
94% User Score Based on 282 reviews

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The Network has been infested. Face a giant creature ruled by music to cleanse it. Fight while switching between 2 complementary Game Modes!

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 282 reviews
music74 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features an amazing soundtrack that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.
  • It's a challenging yet rewarding boss fight game that keeps players engaged and encourages mastery of mechanics.
  • The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and it has great potential for expansion with more content.
  • The game can be prone to crashing, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the experience fully.
  • There is a lack of a tutorial, which can leave players confused about mechanics and strategies, especially for newcomers.
  • The default controls are not user-friendly, and some players have reported issues with re-binding keys and inconsistent hit detection.
  • music
    128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users noted occasional synchronization issues between the music and gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's fun and immersive atmosphere. Players recommend the game especially for those who appreciate rhythm and music in gaming.

    • “Awesome soundtrack, movement is smooth and the hit feedback is nice.”
    • “The music perfectly complements this boss.”
    • “The soundtrack is great and the movement is clean and fluid, and damn is it satisfying when you destroy an egg and chip swarm's health away.”
    • “The music wasn't great.”
    • “Music is decent, attacks are meant to sync with the music from my understanding, but there will be times when it doesn't actually sync up resulting in failed timings which in turn result in getting hit, but also for some unknown reason there seems to be times when the attack clearly hits you, but actually doesn't.”
    • “This is great, but I feel like there are moments where the attacks and music don't sync up. When I hear a beat and dash to avoid damage, the swarm attacks me after I dash and I often feel like the jump doesn't work when I try to jump over the start of the laser.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its unique mechanics, particularly the effective switching system between modes that adds depth to combat. Players appreciate the fluidity and rhythm of the gameplay, complemented by a great soundtrack, though some note that the difficulty can be quite high and the game could benefit from clearer instructions on controls. Overall, it offers a satisfying and engaging experience, especially for its price.

    • “I enjoyed this little shooter because of the gameplay and the music behind it.”
    • “Great soundtrack, really fluid gameplay, satisfying to learn, and a pinch of difficulty.”
    • “Very new game mechanics, let me keep trying, but the difficulty is too high.”
    • “The game modes mechanic works so well, with some attacks nearly impossible to avoid in one mode while easy to dodge in another.”
    • “Ok then... what about mechanics?”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and modern appeal, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. However, some players have reported issues where the visuals can obscure important gameplay indicators, leading to confusion during combat. Despite these drawbacks, many find the overall aesthetic and animations to be engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The game visuals are pretty charming and I enjoyed watching it, but sometimes the visuals will impact other visual indications leading you to not notice some attacks and the like.”
    • “But this one is super addicting not only because of the awesome visuals but the really fun and engaging soundtrack.”
    • “There's really cute and snappy graphics and animations with the attacks and I love it!”
    • “Game is broken for me, can't play at all. Reading through discussions, it seems several other people are having problems as well, which is sad because between the art style, music, and Steam achievements, it seemed like it would be a nice free-to-play.”
    • “Fast game with modern-day graphics, but it feels like it just moves from location A to B to C and so on without any real depth.”
    • “The graphics are cute and snappy, but they lack the polish and detail expected from modern games.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional story mode, leaving some players feeling lost at the start. However, one user expressed enjoyment of the quirky premise involving a character fighting bees due to a VPN mishap, indicating a desire for a more developed narrative in the future. Overall, the current storytelling elements are minimal and not fully realized.

    • “In the beginning, I felt a little bit lost because I wasn't sure what to do; I thought there would be a story mode or something, and I was struggling on the first level.”
    • “If there's a story mode ever added to this game, I'll be on the virtual queue to buy it.”
    • “I love the story of a guy sent to fight bees because the owner didn't use a good VPN.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is necessary to keep up with the demands.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly as a free boss battle experience that players can enjoy intermittently.

    • “A great free boss battle game with some replayability.”
    • “+ replayable from time to time”
    • “The game is only replayable from time to time.”
    • “The game lacks the depth needed for consistent replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to replay.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free to play with no advertisements or in-game purchases, allowing players to try it without any financial risk.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have some stability issues, with users noting that it is "a little buggy."

    • “The game is a bit buggy.”
    • “The game is a bit buggy.”
    • “The game has stability issues.”

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