Titan Attacks!
- February 2, 2012
- Puppy Games
- 4h median play time
Titan Attacks is a fan service to space-invading brethren of old, but strip away the charm and flattery and you are left with an antiquated, short-lived experience that facilitates just a tinge of classic fun.
Get on Steam"Titan Attacks!" is a classic arcade-style shoot 'em up game with modern features. Protect your planet from hordes of invading aliens, using a variety of upgradable weapons and power-ups. Experience the thrill of survival as you battle through increasingly difficult levels, with boss fights at the end of each stage. The game features retro pixel art graphics and a chiptune soundtrack that heightens the nostalgic feel.
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Reviews
- Titan Attacks! is a fun and addictive modern take on the classic Space Invaders, featuring upgrades, diverse enemies, and engaging gameplay.
- The game boasts beautiful retro graphics and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall arcade experience.
- With 100 levels and a variety of challenge stages, Titan Attacks! offers decent replayability and a satisfying difficulty curve.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as lack of support for modern resolutions and controllers, which can hinder the experience.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes frustrating, especially in the later levels, leading to a sense of unfairness.
- The boss battles are often criticized for being underwhelming and lacking unique mechanics, making them less engaging.
- graphics75 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming blend of retro 16-bit visuals and modern pixel art, which many players find visually appealing and artistically impressive. While some reviews note that the graphics can occasionally blur the action on screen, the overall aesthetic is praised for its vibrant colors and nostalgic homage to classic arcade games. The combination of simple yet effective design elements creates an engaging visual experience that enhances the gameplay.
“This is a fantastic little arcade game, with modern minimalistic pixelated graphics that have me in awe and are a straight-up work of art (and I don't say that often about pixelated graphics - I'm rather picky, I grew up with the best stuff there was).”
“The graphics in this game are beautiful and crisp; just look at the screenshots!”
“The game has gorgeous, retro-themed graphics and effects, local and online leaderboards, controller support, upgrades, achievements, and steam trading cards... and all of this comes with a budget-title price tag!”
“The visuals are simple, and that wouldn't be an issue if, as mentioned above, they didn't blur what's happening on the screen.”
“It's basically a gussied-up version of Space Invaders, and it has the graphical presentation of something out of Newgrounds.”
“The graphics are bad, but gameplay is the worse of it all.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, particularly space invaders, combined with modern upgrades and visuals. While many players find it addictive and entertaining, some criticize it for becoming repetitive and lacking challenge, especially in boss encounters. Overall, the game offers a blend of simple yet engaging gameplay with opportunities for mastery through upgrades and varied enemy encounters.
“The gameplay of the game is easy to understand but hard to master and provides many hours of entertainment.”
“This is an incredible game of space invaders style, full of upgrades and great changes to the basic gameplay premise, 10/10.”
“Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new strategies, and stylish neo-retro visuals.”
“A basic space invaders clone with linear gameplay and artificial difficulty that grows stale quickly; only 1.5 hours in the game and I've lost interest completely.”
“Boring gameplay + poor performance + compatibility issues + full screen mode malfunctioning + unresponsive controls = awful game.”
“However, the gameplay is basic.”
- music27 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in "Titan Attacks" is generally praised for its catchy electronica soundtrack that complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall arcade experience. While some players find the music repetitive and not particularly memorable outside the game, others appreciate its fitting tone and variety, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect, aligning well with the retro visuals and solid gameplay.
“It is a classic arcade shooter game that has been spiced up with modern graphics and a great soundtrack.”
“The music is awesome electronica with a catchy rhythm perfectly suited for the annihilation of titans.”
“Absolutely brilliant shoot 'em up with retro graphics and soundtrack and especially highly addictive gameplay.”
“Retro 16-bit visuals, and decent though repetitive music.”
“The sound is also quite typical of the genre, with generally the same music repeated throughout.”
“The musical score is quite poor, which might act as a deterrent for further playthrough.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game "Titan Attacks!" lacks a substantial narrative, functioning primarily as an arcade shooter with minimal story elements. Players engage in a series of missions against oversized boss ships, with the focus on upgrading weapons rather than unfolding a complex plot. Overall, the absence of a detailed story is not seen as a drawback, given the game's genre.
“There isn’t really any story, beyond what’s presented visually, but that’s really to be expected with an arcade shooter.”
“The plot of Titan Attacks!”
“There isn't really any story, beyond what's presented visually, but that's really to be expected with an arcade shooter.”
“The story is rather simple and there's absolutely no way to truly spoil it.”
“[b]Story[/b] - no story is explained/included in the game, so it isn't really needed to be discussed in this review.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Titan Attacks offers decent replayability through features like leaderboards and achievements, allowing players to improve their scores and experiment with different upgrade strategies. However, the game's steep difficulty and limited content may deter players from returning after a brief initial experience, resulting in only a few hours of gameplay for the average player. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replay, many users feel it lacks the depth to sustain long-term interest.
“A Galaga-inspired fixed shooter, Titan Attacks is good arcade fun accompanied by good music and decent replayability.”
“+ There is a lot of replay value such as leaderboards and achievements.”
“Great replay value to increase your score or try another upgrade strategy.”
“Therein lies the biggest problem with titan attacks: with crushing difficulty scaling and no special features conveying any sort of replay value, the average player is likely to get little more than a couple hours worth of gameplay out of this title.”
“Although there is replayability, I doubt you'll get back to this game after you've played it once for 10 minutes.”
“It certainly isn't long, but it has quite a bit of replay value.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with users praising its comedic quirks and clever remakes, complemented by a brilliant graphic style that enhances the overall comedic experience.
“Great comedic quirks and funny inserts throughout the game.”
“The humor in this remake is absolutely hilarious.”
“Plus, the humor and graphic style are just brilliant.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting minimal glitches and no significant bugs. It runs smoothly on a variety of systems, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting poor performance, compatibility issues, and malfunctioning full-screen mode, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite some positive elements like upgrades and good controls, the negative aspects overshadow any potential improvements.
“This game combines various elements with additional features like upgrades and excellent controls, all optimized for peak performance.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, making everything feel smooth and responsive.”
“I love how the game runs seamlessly, thanks to the thoughtful optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
“Boring gameplay, poor performance, compatibility issues, full screen mode malfunctioning, and unresponsive controls = awful game.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization problems that make it nearly unplayable on my system.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and crashes, which ruined the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users felt that the emotional impact of the game was lacking, with some expressing that it left them feeling unsatisfied and as though the experience was unfinished.
