Verisim Skies

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Verisim Skies is a single player action game. It was developed by Carry-On Games and was released on April 24, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Verisim Skies" is a single-player action game set in the Nomis Galaxy, where players assume the role of the Champion of The Red Zone, leading the assault on The Green Zone to avenge a terrorist bombing that was linked to the Skyddan Government. The game features a cinematic Story Mode with 9 unique missions, and an Arcade Mode for players seeking standalone challenges. The engaging story begins in the year 5494, following a devastating attack on the capital planet of The Red Zone, Korva.

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Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is well-polished and offers a great experience for both newcomers and veterans of the SHMUP genre.
The story mode is engaging and well-integrated, featuring memorable moments and great boss designs.
The visuals are impressive with a colorful pixel art style, and the gameplay is satisfying despite being easier for veterans.

The gameplay can feel basic and lacks depth, with limited mechanics and a low overall difficulty.
There are moments of downtime and a lack of replay value, making it feel less engaging after a few playthroughs.
The narrative may not hook all players, and some aspects of control and pacing could be improved.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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11%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, featuring memorable moments and emotional character portrayals. However, others feel it lacks a strong initial hook and can be somewhat underwhelming. Overall, the storytelling is enhanced by impressive choreography and fitting orchestral music, making the story mode a highlight for many players.
- “The story mode is where this game really shines, and there are some extremely memorable moments in this game (which I won't spoil!) and great bosses throughout.”
- “Honestly, this was a blast; the storytelling and characters portrayed throughout the game are full of emotion and weave an interesting narrative.”
- “The choreography of the game through the story and the boss designs take the cake here; the music choices are perfect and fit with the game really well.”
- “A story that's kind of a nothingburger, trying to allude to things and be interesting but without an initial hook to draw someone in.”
- “Although one might think one type of weapon wouldn't be enough, the main story makes up for it and then some, well written shmup action adventure that makes you want to keep playing until the story plays through.”
- “I wasn't able to 1cc this on the first try, but I was able to beat the game and experience the story, environments, and characters.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and satisfying, featuring fast-paced action with a variety of enemies and unique boss fights, though it may feel easy for genre veterans. While the art style is unconventional and the controls are lacking, the game offers an interesting story presentation and an impressive orchestral soundtrack. However, it lacks depth in scoring systems and replay value, making the overall experience feel somewhat basic and bare-bones.
- “Moment-to-moment gameplay feels very satisfying, although it will be a bit easy for veterans of the genre.”
- “Great gameplay, shoot anything that is not red, and epic boss battle music.”
- “The gameplay is fast, fun, and straight to the point with a nice variety of different enemies and unique boss fights.”
- “The gameplay is pretty basic, the art style is uncommon but nothing fancy, and the controls really don't feel good. However, it's an unusual take on shmup with interesting story presentation and good use of epic (free) orchestral music that isn't commonly used in shmup.”
- “I don't feel like there's much replay value, and the gameplay systems and structure are extremely bare-bones.”
- “No deep scoring system to optimize and no unique mechanics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic orchestral compositions, which are a refreshing departure from typical shmup soundtracks. Reviewers note that the music complements the action and enhances the overall experience, particularly during boss battles, making it a standout feature despite some criticisms of gameplay mechanics and controls.
- “The music choices are perfect and fit with the game really well.”
- “The choreography of the game through the story and the boss designs take the cake here, the music choices are perfect and fit with the game really well.”
- “Great gameplay, shoot anything that is not red, and epic boss battle music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a simple yet colorful pixel art style that is visually appealing, complemented by impressive level design variety. While the art style is considered uncommon and not particularly fancy, it contributes to an interesting overall aesthetic for the game.
- “The pixel graphics and simple, colorful style are a treat to look at.”
- “The gameplay is pretty basic, the art style is uncommon but nothing fancy, and the control really doesn't feel good.”
- “The pixel graphics and simple, colourful style are a treat to look at.”
- “The variety on display is impressive both in terms of level design and visuals.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game has low replayability due to its simplistic gameplay systems and structure, leaving players feeling that there is little incentive to revisit the experience.
- “I don't feel like there's much replay value, and the gameplay systems and structure are extremely bare-bones.”