Tiamat X
- May 29, 2015
- BBQ Games
Get on SteamFeaturing six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Reviews
- The game offers a decent challenge for players looking for a side-scrolling space shooter.
- The graphics are nice and crisp, making it visually appealing despite some limitations.
- It has a colorblind filter option, which shows consideration for accessibility.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with power-ups appearing in fixed locations.
- There are no continues or save options, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon losing all lives.
- The hitbox for the player's ship is larger than expected, leading to frustrating deaths from seemingly avoidable shots.
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the operatic theme for the first level, while others find the overall soundtrack forgettable and poorly suited to the gameplay. Additionally, there are complaints about the lack of sound adjustment options and the quality of sound effects, leading to a generally negative perception of the music experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“As a positive, I will say that I liked the theme music for the first level; it plays like you're being set up to take part in an operatic space battle for the ages.”
“The music is totally forgettable.”
“There are no options to adjust sound, music, and overall volume.”
“The music was a bad choice and needs more rewards for the player.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as nice and crisp, though not groundbreaking, with some users noting a lack of resolution options and limited graphical settings. While the visuals are considered beautiful by some, others find them to be mediocre and repetitive. Overall, the graphics are decent for a budget title, complementing the gameplay rather than standing out on their own.
“It is beautiful graphically speaking and it is a very cheap game.”
“The graphics are nice and crisp, the controls are simple.”
“Good graphics but very repetitive gameplay.”
“Doesn't wow graphically, but I think the gameplay is very good and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a challenging side-scrolling space shooter with some similarity to Space Tripper.”
“There are graphical settings, but no resolution settings, which I do find odd. However, it's not as pixelated as half the shmups on Steam, though.”
“No resolution or any graphics options besides full screen or windowed.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its challenge and engaging mechanics, particularly for fans of side-scrolling space shooters. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, despite its shmup classification. Overall, it offers a solid experience but may not impress everyone.
“Doesn't wow graphically, but I think the gameplay is very good, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a challenging side-scrolling space shooter with some similarity to Space Tripper.”
“Good graphics, but very repetitive gameplay.”
“I was expecting a shmup (which, technically, it is), but it didn't feel like there was much to it, gameplay-wise.”
“Good graphics but very repetitive gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that unexpected and unseen events can lead to sudden deaths, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement and immersion.
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players reporting smooth performance on modern rigs, suggesting it is not demanding on hardware from the last decade.
“Honestly, it's not bad; it runs smoothly on my rig. I have a hard time believing this could be demanding on any modern system from the last 10 years.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable drops.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game demonstrates impressive stability, even on low-end hardware, such as a 1 GHz dual-core laptop with limited RAM and an older AMD APU.
“It runs great on my old laptop with a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 3 GB RAM, and an AMD APU running Peppermint Linux.”
“The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs during my playthrough.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, even during intense moments.”
