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Tachyon Project

This is likely the closest we get to Geometry Wars, and that is saying something.
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64%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, gameplay
67% User Score Based on 46 reviews
Critic Score 64%Based on 11 reviews

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Tachyon Project is a multiplayer arcade shooter game with a kids theme. It was developed by Eclipse Games and was released on July 15, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. There are many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups as well as innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
music5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Great twin-stick shooter with responsive controls and a fun soundtrack.
  • Offers a variety of enemy types and gameplay mechanics that keep the experience engaging.
  • Provides a nostalgic arcade feel reminiscent of classics like Geometry Wars, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • Enemies often spawn too close to the player, leading to frustrating and unavoidable deaths.
  • The game can become repetitive and lacks depth, making it less memorable compared to its inspirations.
  • Technical issues such as lack of VSync and performance problems detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring a basic yet engaging single-player campaign that evolves in challenge and complexity as players progress through waves of enemies. While some players appreciate the unlockable elements and customization options tied to the narrative, others find the story cringeworthy and skippable, with flaws in presentation and a lack of inspiration. Overall, the story mode offers a structured experience, but it may not resonate with everyone due to its perceived shortcomings.

    • “The game provides an interesting story mode where you unlock new weapons, secondary weapons, and perks as you progress and uncover the story behind Ada's creation.”
    • “There are numerous different enemies that get introduced as you make your way through the story, each with markedly different characteristics.”
    • “Whether you want to play a quick challenge or dive into the story, there is something here for everyone.”
    • “Very cringey campaign story you go through to unlock things.”
    • “There's a story, but honestly it's entirely skippable (both figuratively and literally).”
    • “The addition of a level-based story mode and customizable loadouts is worth applauding, but when the main game doesn’t feel inspired it’s hard to muster the excitement for it.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its great electronic soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience, providing both relaxing and intense moments. While many players find it enjoyable and fitting, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Nice twin stick shooter with a great soundtrack and responsive controls.”
    • “The graphics are vivid and nicely done, with entrancing music, paced well for a hectic twin stick.”
    • “The electronic music soundtrack fits well with the game and sounds great.”
    • “Music's okay too, though nothing really spectacular.”
    • “[boring story, flaws in presentation, music grates after a while]”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Tachyon Project is characterized by a strong focus on mechanics, offering a mix of unique enemy types and a variety of weapons and power-ups that create a challenging experience. While the initial hour is engaging, players may find the difficulty spikes frustrating, leading to repetitive gameplay. Overall, it provides a decent arcade-like experience, though it can feel disjointed at times.

    • “We’ve combined many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups with innovative gameplay to ensure a long-lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.”
    • “Here we see much the same thing: there's a strong focus on the mechanics, in making sure that every single second of gameplay keeps the player hooked.”
    • “It's labelled as time, but as far as game mechanics go, it's really an energy meter.”
    • “Bottom line: Tachyon Project is a well-done Geometry Wars clone, mechanics-wise.”
    • “Tachyon Project is not bad and is a fine fit for anyone looking to kill an hour or two with arcade-like gameplay, but it comes off as disjointed.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their vividness and vibrancy, contributing to an engaging visual experience in the game. However, some users noted issues with enemy differentiation and sound quality, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be flawless. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are vivid and nicely done, with entrancing music, paced well for a hectic twin stick.”
    • “The graphics are very colorful and vibrant.”
    • “Good graphics and sounds, plays fantastic, strong variety of enemies.”
    • “One of the enemies is the same color as your shots, making it graphically understated and not particularly distinguished when it comes to blowing up versus spawning in.”
    • “The visuals and sound are not up to par though.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its boring story and flaws in presentation, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the music becomes grating over time, further diminishing the emotional impact.

    • “The story is boring and lacks emotional depth, with flaws in presentation that detract from the experience.”
    • “The music, while initially engaging, becomes grating after a while, overshadowing any emotional moments.”
    • “Overall, the emotional impact is diminished by the lack of a compelling narrative and poor execution.”
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Tachyon Project is a arcade shooter game with kids theme.

Tachyon Project is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Tachyon Project.

Tachyon Project was released on July 15, 2015.

Tachyon Project was developed by Eclipse Games.

Tachyon Project has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Tachyon Project is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved, Assault Android Cactus, Revolution Ace, Satellite Rush, Super Mutant Alien Assault and others.