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Teslapunk

An eccentric cast of villains and zany action make Teslapunk a decent bullet hell shooter, but a terrible soundtrack and performance issues mar an otherwise enjoyable title.
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64%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
94% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

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Teslapunk is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Fleischfilm and was released on October 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Save the world from a Martian DJ in this 2D shoot'em up.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
music5 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a unique survival mode and a fun scoring system, providing great replay value.
  • The gameplay is accessible for beginners while still being enjoyable for more experienced players, with interesting bosses and varied enemies.
  • The game lacks ship variations and additional modes, which can lead to gameplay feeling stale over time.
  • Some players find the backgrounds and enemy designs off-putting, particularly in certain levels.
  • There are performance issues that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing at critical moments.
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its strong integration with gameplay, enhancing the experience during intense moments and boss fights. Players appreciate the eclectic soundtrack and its synchronization with visuals, contributing to the overall intensity and enjoyment. However, there are some criticisms regarding the quality of the soundtrack in certain instances, which detracts from the experience for a few users.

    • “Nice game, pretty cool visuals, the stages and bosses actually sync very well with the music, especially the boss in level 5; the music is the strong aspect of this game.”
    • “The game has a great eclectic soundtrack that the game synchronizes with to stellar effect, kicking in when the first barrage of bullets is fired, speeding up when the background accelerates, adding to the sense of speed or contorting for every phase switch of a boss.”
    • “This game is very visually intense and stylish, plus it has a killer soundtrack.”
    • “An eccentric cast of villains and zany action make Teslapunk a decent bullet hell shooter, but a terrible soundtrack and performance issues mar an otherwise enjoyable title.”
    • “No off-TV play option, a soundtrack that is quite possibly one of the worst, performance issues can freeze your screen at critical moments.”
    • “Damn near went blind and the music is killer.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning and unique art style, contributing to an immersive experience alongside the impressive music. Players highlight the visuals as some of the best they've encountered, although some caution about potential issues with flashing effects. Overall, the combination of vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The music and visuals are both stunning.”
    • “Fantastic shooter with stunning graphics and very cool music!”
    • “Absolutely absurd visuals and music that'll blow your mind and make you laugh out loud.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as intense and enjoyable, featuring tight controls and a fun scoring system that appeals to both shmup enthusiasts and newcomers to bullet hell games. Players engage in evading bullets and collecting voltage cubes, with unique abstract visuals and a tactical voltage burst mechanic enhancing the experience. However, some reviewers noted that the lack of ship variations and additional modes, like boss rush or cooperative multiplayer, could lead to a sense of staleness over time.

    • “The gameplay is really fun and intense, the music is a blast and the visuals are cooler than any game I've ever seen.”
    • “Tight controls, excellent gameplay, and a fun scoring system make this game a must-have for shmup fans, retro gamers, and those looking to dip their toes into the world of bullet hells.”
    • “The lack of ship variations makes the gameplay eventually get kind of stale; it could use more modes such as boss rush or cooperative multiplayer.”
    • “The main gameplay consists of evading bullets and collecting voltage cubes to fill your three voltage tanks.”
    • “The voltage burst mechanic adds a decent tactical wrinkle.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is lighthearted and goofy, providing an interesting premise that complements its engaging gameplay. While it doesn't take itself seriously, the narrative is enhanced by fantastic music and impressive art direction, contributing to the overall enjoyment and replay value.

    • “A really great game with an interesting premise, fun story, fantastic music, and an amazing art direction!”
    • “A simple three-button shmup that does a great job of presenting some of the STG basics in an easily palatable format, even if the story takes itself with exactly zero seriousness.”
    • “A simple three-button shmup (standard fire, focus fire, hyper) that does a great job of presenting some of the shoot 'em up basics in an easily palatable format, even if the story takes itself with exactly zero seriousness.”
    • “The story is lighthearted and goofy.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's tight shmup gameplay and engaging scoring system, alongside its absurd visuals and music, as key factors contributing to its high replayability. The inclusion of missions and a survival mode further enhances the experience, offering varied challenges that encourage repeated play.

    • “The tight shmup gameplay and fun scoring system, along with absolutely absurd visuals and music that'll blow your mind and make you laugh out loud, add a lot of replay value.”
    • “The missions and survival mode ensure some great replay value.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While Teslapunk offers engaging gameplay with its unique villains and action, it suffers from significant performance issues that can disrupt the experience, including screen freezes during critical moments. Additionally, the lack of off-TV play and a poorly received soundtrack further detract from its overall optimization.

    • “An eccentric cast of villains and zany action make Teslapunk a decent bullet hell shooter, but a terrible soundtrack and performance issues mar an otherwise enjoyable title.”
    • “[No off-TV play option, a soundtrack that is quite possibly one of the worst, performance issues can freeze your screen at critical moments]”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game evokes intense emotions, with some feeling overwhelmed to the point of quitting due to its heavy themes and impactful storytelling.

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Teslapunk is a arcade shooter game.

Teslapunk is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Teslapunk was released on October 7, 2015.

Teslapunk was developed by Fleischfilm.

Teslapunk has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Teslapunk is a single player game.

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