The Crystal Nebula
- July 27, 2016
- Tristan Hodges
Get on SteamFly your spaceship from wormhole to wormhole, navigating dangerous space station obstacle courses and collecting crystals from the wreckage of fallen enemies. The Crystal Nebula demands your highest dexterity and accuracy in order to shoot and dodge your way through its waves of opposition!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible value for the price, offering a fun and engaging VR experience that feels polished and immersive.
- The game features smooth gameplay with a charming retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- Highly addictive with global leaderboards, encouraging replayability and competition among players.
- The game can be quite challenging, with only one life and a steep difficulty curve that may frustrate some players.
- Lacks variety in game modes and environments, which could enhance the overall experience.
- Some technical issues, such as low-resolution textures and a lack of a health indicator, detract from the gameplay.
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive graphics that are complemented by a mesmerizing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the pixel art style used for gunfire and explosions is praised for its aesthetic appeal and gameplay quality.
“It has great graphics with an amazing mesmerizing soundtrack that adds so much to the game.”
“And then on the other hand, the gun firing and explosives are in a pixel art style; it looks awesome and plays awesome too.”
“The visuals are way cool.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in VR games is often highlighted as a crucial element that enhances the overall experience, with many users expressing disappointment when the in-game soundtrack does not match the quality showcased in promotional materials. However, when the soundtrack is well-executed, it significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is a big plus as well, and fits very well into the game.”
“Music is such a huge part of any VR experience, and there are so many developers that have great sounding music when you're viewing their videos at the Steam store.”
“Music is such a huge part of any VR experience, and there are so many developers that have great sounding music when you're viewing their videos at the Steam store. You buy the game, and there's little or nothing.”
“Music is such a huge part of any VR experience, and there are so many developers that have great sounding music when you're viewing their videos at the Steam store. You buy the game, and there's little or nothing.”
“Music is such a huge part of any VR experience, and there are so many developers that have great sounding music when you're viewing their videos at the Steam store. You buy the game, and there's little or nothing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for being fun and engaging, especially considering its low price point. Players appreciate its retro style and smooth performance, noting that it surpasses more expensive shooters in quality. The inclusion of global leaderboards adds to the competitive appeal.
“Excellent game with fun gameplay for a bargain price.”
“It even surpasses shooters I've paid 15 euros for, featuring global leaderboards, a very retro style, and jitter-free gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have glitch-free performance on high-end systems, specifically tested on an i7-5820k with 32GB of RAM and a GeForce 1070 GTX. Overall, users express satisfaction with the optimization.
“Glitch-free performance on my tested machine: i7-5820k, 32GB RAM, GeForce 1070 GTX.”
“Glitch-free performance on my tested machine: i7-5820k, 32GB RAM, GeForce 1070 GTX.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, particularly due to its competitive leaderboard feature, which encourages repeated play. The nostalgic arcade style reminiscent of classic titles adds to its appeal, making it an engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more. At an affordable price, it offers great value for those seeking a fun and competitive gaming experience.
“Another great arcade title for the Vive leaderboards, which is really important for replay value and competition. I can't wait to see where this radical game goes! It reminds me of Asteroids, Zaxxon, and a few other great early 80s arcade classics. Keep up these great little experiences, devs! And for only $2, you can't beat it—I'm fully hooked.”
“The game lacks significant content updates, making it feel repetitive after a few playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the main objectives, there isn't much incentive to return, which diminishes its replayability.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied gameplay elements means it quickly loses its charm.”
