Void 21
- April 3, 2016
- Taranasus Studio
"Void 21 is a fast-paced, procedurally generated VR runner and shooter with upgradable ship modules and unique enemies. Immerse yourself in 36^8 possible levels, complete objectives to level-up your ship, and experience daily challenges. A must-try for VR enthusiasts for its vast content and replayability." *Steam VR / Open VR support currently in development.
Reviews
- The game features a clean, neon aesthetic with satisfying visuals and a great sense of speed.
- Gameplay is addictive and offers a decent challenge, with a simple but effective upgrade system and daily runs.
- Controls are tight and responsive, making the game enjoyable even as it becomes progressively more difficult.
- Menu controls are overly sensitive, which can be frustrating for players using a controller.
- The game is quite basic and may feel repetitive, lacking substantial content or variety.
- Graphical issues such as artifacts after crashes can detract from the experience, although they do not affect gameplay significantly.
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a clean, neon aesthetic with wireframe models and retro designs that appeal to fans of the genre, despite some reviewers noting a lack of depth and occasional graphical artifacts. While the visuals are simple and may come off as lazy to some, they effectively contribute to the game's satisfying and addictive gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received, particularly by those who appreciate the retro style.
“Clean, neon, glowing visuals with wireframe models and pleasing enough ship designs.”
“The graphics are great as well.”
“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.”
“Graphics are simple but they work.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, enhancing the experience even during repeated failures, and perfectly complements the game's art style and overall feel. Players appreciate how the music contributes to the immersive atmosphere as they progress through numerous levels.
“The game has a great soundtrack to listen to as you die repeatedly before you finally grasp victory.”
“The controls work well, it has a good progression and leveling system, there is no shortage of levels to play, and the art and music fit the feel of the game perfectly.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized for Linux, particularly on Linux Mint, with users reporting no performance issues.
“It works very well on Linux (Linux Mint), with no performance issues.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally unaffected by minor issues, indicating a smooth and enjoyable experience overall.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replay value, but many players feel it lacks the addictive quality that would encourage them to return frequently.
“The game offers solid replay value, providing enough variety to keep players engaged for multiple playthroughs.”
“There are numerous choices and paths to explore, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“The dynamic gameplay elements ensure that no two sessions are ever the same, enhancing the overall replayability.”