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VARYZNEX

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76%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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VARYZNEX is a single player shooter game. It was developed by zakichi and was released on January 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A horizontal scrolling 2D shmup

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
music20 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged.
  • It offers a forgiving difficulty curve with infinite continues, making it accessible for players of all skill levels while still providing a fun challenge.
  • The level design is inventive and varied, with exciting set pieces and mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The graphics, while charming, can be too low-resolution at times, which may hinder visibility during chaotic moments.
  • The difficulty balance is uneven, with the normal mode being too easy and the harder modes becoming frustratingly difficult.
  • Some players may find the hitbox visibility confusing, leading to unexpected deaths during gameplay.
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent composition, particularly in specific stages, and express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and atmosphere.

    • “The music is excellent and the best part of the game.”
    • “Gameplay, art style, and of course the excellent soundtrack all combine to offer the player a sense of satisfaction well beyond the price of entry.”
    • “The soundtrack is an absolute blast to listen to while playing and does an excellent job of getting the player into the moment.”
    • “The only issue I have is that the soundtrack is unfortunately not available for purchase at the time of this review.”
    • “Now here is hoping the developer will be able to release the soundtrack as that too would be a worthwhile purchase.”
    • “Devs must've heard that and added a music room in a not-so-later update.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a low-fi, chunky pixel art style that some players find charming and reminiscent of classic titles, while others note that the low resolution can hinder visibility. Despite some criticisms regarding the interface and certain backgrounds appearing cheap, the overall visual presentation is praised for its unique art style and effective visual effects, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The super chunky pixel graphics look great and I got used to them very quickly.”
    • “Fantastic shmup that feels inspired by classics such as Thunder Force IV and Treasure games, with low-fi visuals that punch above their weight class with impeccable visual flair and effects.”
    • “Gameplay, art style, and of course the excellent soundtrack all combine to offer the player a sense of satisfaction well beyond the price of entry.”
    • “The graphics are a bit too low-resolution which hurts visibility a little.”
    • “A fun horizontal shmup with intentionally low-fi graphics.”
    • “It's just a neat, competent game that doesn't do anything particularly innovative other than the art style, but has pretty much zero vices either.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Thunderforce 4.5: Varyznex" is praised for its advanced mechanics, particularly the core feature of switching shot directions, which enhances combat strategy against enemies and bosses. Players appreciate the satisfying combination of engaging mechanics, a captivating art style, and an outstanding soundtrack, all contributing to a rewarding experience that exceeds its price. The game's design cleverly incorporates visual elements, such as blurry colors, to enhance gameplay transitions.

    • “Gameplay, art style, and of course the excellent soundtrack all combine to offer the player a sense of satisfaction well beyond the price of entry.”
    • “Most importantly, it effectively uses the core mechanic of switching directions of your shots throughout the levels and with some of the bosses (especially stage 4).”
    • “There's more to explain about the game's mechanics, but to summarize, you are essentially building a meter by killing enemies, using that meter to have both a shield and a laser to be able to farm even more energy off enemies and bosses.”
    • “Technically, this is 'Thunderforce 4.5: Varyznex' with some advanced mechanics for the fighter, and a distractingly good OST by Shimajiro & Shimtone.”
    • “There's more to explain about the game's mechanics, but to summarize, you are essentially building a meter by killing enemies, using that meter to have both a shield and a laser to farm even more energy off enemies and bosses.”
    • “Was worried about blurry colors, but they turned out to be part of the gameplay and added to transitions.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to its uneven difficulty, which often requires tedious memorization and exploitation of mechanics to progress, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “I sadly can't say it's a great game because the difficulty is horribly uneven and completing the harder difficulty just comes down to exploitation and tedious memorization.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
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VARYZNEX is a shooter game.

VARYZNEX is available on PC and Windows.

VARYZNEX was released on January 22, 2025.

VARYZNEX was developed by zakichi.

VARYZNEX has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

VARYZNEX is a single player game.

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