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 visually stunning modern take on the classic Space Invaders, featuring beautiful pixel art and engaging gameplay.
- The game offers a variety of upgrades and challenges, making it addictive and enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers.
- With its simple controls and fast-paced action, Titan Attacks! provides a fun and nostalgic experience that captures the essence of classic arcade shooters.
- The game can become frustratingly difficult, especially in the later stages, which may deter some players from completing it.
- Boss battles are often seen as underwhelming and lack variety, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and problems with screen resolution, which can hinder gameplay.
- graphics152 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their modern minimalistic pixelated style, which successfully blends retro aesthetics with contemporary design elements. Many reviewers highlight the vibrant colors and artistic presentation, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience, despite some concerns about clarity during intense action. Overall, the graphics are described as charming and appealing, effectively capturing the essence of classic arcade games while offering a fresh visual experience.
“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, like aforementioned, 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.”
- gameplay106 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics that offer depth and challenge, blending classic arcade shooter elements with modern upgrades and visuals. While many players appreciate the nostalgic feel and addictive nature, some criticize the linearity and lack of variety, particularly in boss encounters. Overall, it provides a polished experience with potential for replayability, though opinions vary on its long-term engagement.
“The gameplay of the game is easy to understand but hard to master and provides many hours of entertainment.”
“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 visual feast and challenging gameplay is found in this title, a great iteration on the space invaders theme.”
“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.”
“Honestly, the bosses are underwhelming and incredibly easy, and offer no unique game mechanics or new challenge to overcome.”
- music53 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of catchy electronica and retro-inspired tracks that complement the gameplay effectively. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others note that it can be repetitive and not particularly memorable outside of the game. Overall, the music enhances the arcade experience, though opinions vary on its lasting impact.
“The music is awesome electronica with a catchy rhythm perfectly suited for the annihilation of titans.”
“All the while this game's gloriously beautiful soundtrack playing in the background as you squash titan scum.”
“Can be frustrating at times, and can be unforgiving, but very fun, with fantastic gameplay complimented by fantastic graphics and music.”
“The sound is also quite typical of the genre, with generally the same music repeated throughout.”
“100 simple levels, menu music that loops after 5 seconds, and so much potential.”
“The musical score is quite poor, that might act as a deterrent for further play-through.”
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game "Titan Attacks!" lacks a substantial narrative, with players noting that there is no story to discuss beyond basic visual elements typical of arcade shooters. The focus is primarily on gameplay mechanics, such as upgrading weapons and completing missions, rather than on a developed plot. Overall, the simplicity of the story aligns with the game's arcade style, making it a non-factor in the overall experience.
“There isn’t really any story, beyond what’s presented visually, but that’s really to be expected with an arcade shooter.”
“You need to make sure the money on upgrades is well spent to be able to tackle the next planet, each being twenty missions with a mothership boss battle on each twentieth mission.”
“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.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The replayability of Titan Attacks is mixed; while some players appreciate the polished gameplay, leaderboards, and achievements that encourage score-chasing and different upgrade strategies, others find the difficulty scaling and lack of unique features limit long-term engagement, resulting in only a few hours of play for the average user. Overall, it offers decent replay value but may not entice players to return after initial sessions.
“The gameplay is rather simple, of course, but it is very polished, and that is the key to replayability.”
“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 of 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.”
- humor6 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 inserts. The combination of humor and graphic style is described as brilliant, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Great comedic and funny quirks and inserts.”
“Funny remake.”
“Plus, the humor and graphic style are just brilliant.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for significant performance issues, including compatibility problems and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience. While some users note improvements in certain areas, the persistent gameplay dullness and technical malfunctions overshadow these enhancements, leading to a generally negative reception.
“No performance bottlenecks.”
“This game combines excellent upgrades and good controls, all optimized to feel like it's on performance-enhancing drugs.”
“The optimization is impressive, making everything run smoothly and efficiently.”
“Boring gameplay, poor performance, compatibility issues, full screen mode malfunctioning, and unresponsive controls = awful game.”
“Boring gameplay, poor performance, compatibility issues, full screen mode malfunctioning, and unresponsive controls = awful game.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting minimal glitches and only harmless sprite errors. It runs smoothly on decent hardware, with no significant bugs noted.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is lacking, with players feeling that it fails to deliver a complete experience, leaving them unsatisfied rather than empowered.
