Void 21

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Void 21 is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Taranasus Studio and was released on April 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Void 21 is a procedurally generated, arcade style, fast-paced runner and shooter. You are a pilot training with the highly maneuverable and lethal Void ship. Your objective is to reach the end of the level, either as quickly or as violently as possible (or both?).

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay that provides a genuine sense of speed and challenge, making it addictive and rewarding.
Visually appealing with a retro aesthetic, featuring clean neon graphics and a fantastic electronic soundtrack.
Simple yet effective upgrade system that allows for customization of the ship, enhancing replayability and player engagement.

Menu controls are overly sensitive and can be frustrating to navigate, especially with a controller.
Gameplay can feel repetitive over time, lacking substantial depth or variety in levels and obstacles.
Some players may find the color choices and visibility of obstacles challenging, impacting overall enjoyment.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro, Tron-like aesthetic featuring clean, neon visuals and wireframe models that many players find satisfying and addictive. While some critiques mention simplicity bordering on laziness, the overall execution is praised for its impressive performance and clarity, making navigation easy. The game also offers a wide range of graphics options, ensuring compatibility across various hardware setups.
- “Clean, neon, glowing visuals with wireframe models and pleasing enough ship designs.”
- “The execution is good, the graphics and performance impressive and the soundtrack unique.”
- “I'm also a huge fan of the graphics; it's a welcome change to all the pixelated shooter survival games out there. It fits perfectly without looking bland or boring, and even if it may look like it, it never gets confusing or hard to see where you need to go to avoid crashing into a wall.”
- “Only issue I noticed was graphical artifacts after crashing as the camera moves around your remains.”
- “The levels are all completely flat and the graphics are simple to the point of being lazy.”
- “I expected this game to be yet another endless racer/dodger with retro visuals and sounds, and on paper, that's exactly what it is.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its unique and catchy soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the fantastic electronic and cyberpunk elements that align well with the game's fast-paced style, although some note a limited number of tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The execution is good, the graphics and performance impressive, and the soundtrack unique.”
- “Fantastic electronic/cyberpunk soundtrack that fits perfectly with the fast-paced style of the game.”
- “The music in Void 21 is very catchy and fits the game perfectly; my only gripe is that there are currently only 5 music tracks, however, it's understandable that 5 tracks are fine for the scope of the game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Void 21" is characterized by its fast-paced, addictive action, offering players a thrilling sense of speed as they navigate through various obstacles. The game features a straightforward upgrade system and a diverse array of weapons and enemies, making it easy to pick up for short sessions while maintaining high replayability. Overall, players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the excitement of threading through challenges at high velocity.
- “The game is fantastic, I love the fast-paced action and great game mechanics!”
- “The core gameplay is a lot of fun and is very addictive; you get a real sense of speed as you fly down the track, and it's a nice rush as you narrowly thread the needle through groups of pillars and other obstacles.”
- “As the first game from Taranasus Studio, Void 21 is a fun runner/shooter hybrid that knows its scope and is very easy to pick up and play for short sessions. The gameplay is addictive and gives you a real sense of speed. The upgrades system is nice, and there is a large variety of weapons, enemies, and obstacles to overcome.”
- “Extremely fast and frantic gameplay where you go along these tracks filled with all sorts of obstacles.”
- “By that, I don't mean gameplay-wise (as you can upgrade your spaceship by progressing).”
- “Minor thing and does not affect gameplay at all.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers high replayability due to the unlocking of new enemies and obstacles as players progress. While many find the gameplay addictive and inherently replayable, some feel it lacks a certain spark that would enhance its long-term appeal. The average rating for replayability stands at 7 out of 10.
- “High replayability; as you progress, you also unlock new types of enemies and obstacles.”
- “Pretty good replay value, though it's missing that little addictive spark that keeps me coming back to games like this.”
- “By default, games like this are always fairly replayable, as they're simple and the gameplay is addictive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, featuring impressive graphics and performance, with users reporting no issues on Linux Mint. Overall, it has received a perfect performance rating of 10/10.
- “The execution is good, the graphics and performance are impressive, and the soundtrack is unique.”
- “It works very well on Linux (Linux Mint), with no performance issues.”
- “Performance: 10/10”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware with minimal graphics settings. Users report no significant issues affecting performance.
- “The game runs great on my old work laptop, even at lower resolution and minimum graphics settings.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive for a game of this scale.”
- “The stability of the game is remarkable; I can play for hours without any issues.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive missions and poor visibility due to challenging obstacles and unhelpful color choices, which detract from the overall experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the amusing physics interactions that lead to unexpected and entertaining moments, such as objects bouncing along tracks. These instances, while potentially seen as bugs, are viewed positively and contribute to the overall fun experience.
- “I haven't encountered any real bugs; there are a few fun moments with the physics where you'll shoot an object and it'll go bouncing along the track ahead of you. This could be considered a 'bug', but it's not exactly a problem and is hilarious to watch.”