Tiamat X

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Featuring 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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

The game offers a decent challenge for players looking for a side-scrolling space shooter.
The graphics are nice and crisp, and it runs smoothly on lower-end systems.
The game has a colorblind filter option, which is a thoughtful addition 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 attacks.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the operatic theme of the first level while others find the overall soundtrack forgettable and poorly suited to the gameplay. Many users express disappointment over the lack of sound adjustment options and criticize the sound effects as subpar, suggesting that the music does not enhance the gaming experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as needing improvement to better align with the game's challenges and atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “No options to adjust sound, music, and overall volume.”
- “The music was a bad choice (maybe for a point and click it would fit) and needs more rewards for the player.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game are generally described as nice and crisp, though they do not stand out significantly compared to other titles. While some players appreciate the visual quality, others find the lack of resolution options and repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with a mix of opinions on their impact on gameplay.
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay is generally well-received, particularly for those seeking a challenging side-scrolling space shooter experience, though some players find it repetitive and lacking depth. While the graphics may not impress, the core gameplay mechanics are considered solid, especially for fans of the genre.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a good challenge, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.”
- “The mechanics are solid and provide a satisfying experience, even if the graphics aren't the main highlight.”
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, citing overwhelming and unpredictable elements that lead to sudden deaths, which detracts from their overall experience. This unpredictability creates a sense of anxiety rather than emotional engagement.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “But honestly, it's not bad; it runs smoothly on my rig. I have a hard time thinking this could be hard on any modern rig in the last 10 years.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game demonstrates impressive stability, even on low-end hardware configurations, such as a 1 GHz dual-core laptop with limited RAM and an AMD APU. This suggests that the game is well-optimized and can perform reliably across a range of systems.
- “It runs great on my old laptop with a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 3 GB RAM, and an AMD APU running Peppermint Linux.”
- “It runs great on my old laptop with a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 3 GB RAM, and an AMD APU running Peppermint Linux.”