Varius

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Varius is a single player action game. It was developed by Fish Tank Studio and was released on June 1, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Varius is a fast-paced color-matching game with three modes: Survive, Shatter, and Sequence. In Survive, players must constantly change their shuttle's shield color to deflect incoming projectiles. Shatter involves deflecting the projectile to destroy bricks and avoid obstacles like lasers and explosions. Sequence presents a growing sequence of colors that players must memorize and replicate to deflect the incoming projectile.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers three well-thought-out modes that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a challenging and enjoyable experience.
The gameplay combines elements of Pong and Simon Says, making it a unique and engaging twist on classic games.
The game is affordably priced and features a good amount of achievements to unlock, enhancing replay value.

There is no campaign or story mode, which limits the overall content and variety of gameplay.
The absence of online leaderboards and multiplayer options reduces competitive replay value.
Some sound effects and menu navigation could be improved for better clarity and user experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its challenge and high replay value, especially considering the low price. However, players note that the content is limited to three modes, which lack variety, and suggest the addition of features like leaderboards, PvP, and a story mode to enhance the experience.
- “This game offers three modes of gameplay, very challenging modes, and a high replay value for a very low asking price!”
- “+ challenging gameplay”
- “I like the gameplay a lot but it could use leaderboards, PvP, and a 'story' mode.”
- “I love the gameplay, but the content is limited to 3 modes that do not offer a lot of variety.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a dedicated story or campaign mode, which has left some players wanting more narrative depth. While the gameplay is well-received, many users feel that the addition of a story mode, along with features like leaderboards and PvP, would enhance the overall experience.
- “There's no story mode.”
- “No campaign or story mode.”
- “I like the gameplay a lot, but it could use leaderboards, PvP, and a story mode.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the spacey-electronic background tracks, others find the soundtrack to be underwhelming. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but may not resonate with all players.
- “I think the overall game was nicely thought out with the menu, graphics, and music.”
- “The music itself was pretty good; I enjoyed the spacey-electronic music playing in the background.”
- “- The soundtrack is kinda meh.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features three challenging modes that contribute to its high replay value, especially given its low price. However, the absence of leaderboards and PvP elements detracts from the overall replayability experience.
- “This game offers three modes of gameplay, very challenging modes, and a high replay value for a very low asking price!”
- “Unfortunately, there are no leaderboards or PvP, which significantly hurts the replay value.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally appreciate the graphics, noting that they are well-designed and contribute positively to the overall experience of the game. The visual elements, along with the menu and music, are considered thoughtfully integrated.
- “I think the overall game was nicely thought out with the menu, graphics, and music.”