ｖａｐｏｒｍａｚｅ

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ｖａｐｏｒｍａｚｅ is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Akuno and was released on September 9, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ｖａｐｏｒｍａｚｅ is a roguelike first-person shooter in a vaporwave maze. To escape, you have to carefully manage your ammo, health, items and upgrades. All while shooting and blowing up bad robots. Death is permanent. Can you escape?The game takes you through mazes filled with robots to kill and things to buy. Meanwhile, in each maze level, Helios will share his knowledge and ideas. Maybe you can reflec…

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The visual and audio aesthetics are outstanding, creating a unique vaporwave experience.
The game offers fun mechanics, especially with the spring gun, and has good replay value due to random maze generation.
The soundtrack is stellar and enhances the overall vibe of the game.

Movement is floaty and difficult to control, making platforming frustrating and the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
The game suffers from visual clutter, making it hard to see enemies and navigate levels effectively.
There is a lack of tutorials and explanations, leading to confusion about game mechanics and resource management.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics and aesthetic are generally praised for their quality and appeal, effectively capturing a unique style. However, some players feel that the visuals do not compensate for the game's mechanical shortcomings, leading to a somewhat dull experience. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate the aesthetic and are willing to overlook its flaws.
- “The visual and audio aesthetic is on point.”
- “Graphics & style looks great.”
- “I recommend it if you like the aesthetic and are okay with a work in progress.”
- “The game mechanics are nothing uncommon, and combined with the graphic engine, it makes the experience rather dull and confusing.”
- “The graphics leave much to be desired, failing to elevate the overall gameplay experience.”
- “While there was an attempt at deep roguelike mechanics, the graphics detract from the aesthetic appeal.”
music
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The music in the game has received high praise for its amazing and stellar soundtrack, which is described as both chill and challenging, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to add their own media, making the music aspect even more personalized and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's vibe.
- “Amazing soundtrack”
- “The ability to add your own media (mp3, etc.) as a music choice”
- “Simultaneously chill and challenging, beautiful with a killer soundtrack, and fun movement and physics mechanics.”
- “The ability to add your own media (mp3, etc.) as a music choice.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features deep roguelike mechanics and impressive aesthetics, but some players find the combination of familiar mechanics and the graphic engine leads to a dull and confusing experience. Overall, it is described as satisfactory, offering a mix of chill and challenging moments, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack and enjoyable movement and physics mechanics.
- “From positives, there was an attempt at deep roguelike mechanics, and the aesthetics part is nailed.”
- “Gameplay is satisfactory.”
- “Simultaneously chill and challenging, beautiful with a killer soundtrack, and fun movement and physics mechanics.”
- “The game mechanics are nothing uncommon and, combined with the graphic engine, make the experience rather dull and confusing.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to the maze changing with each playthrough, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- “The maze changes every playthrough, making for fun replay value.”
- “The maze changes every playthrough, making for fun replay value.”