Void Gore
- February 17, 2021
- Eastasiasoft Limited
From the creators of Project Starship comes a new and nightmarish arcade shoot’em up experience. Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process. Earn coins as you take down supernatural horrors in pulse-pounding vertical scrolling style, then spend them on upgrades to keep yourself alive and prove your skills against online leaderboards!
Reviews
- The game features solid mechanics and satisfying bullet clearing, providing a fun and chaotic arcade shooter experience.
- Graphics and sound are effective, contributing to an enjoyable retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of the genre.
- It's a good value for a short play session, making it suitable for casual gamers looking for a quick and engaging experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited enemy types and repetitive gameplay that can be completed in a short time.
- Difficulty can swing wildly due to RNG, leading to frustrating experiences where players may feel underpowered or overpowered without a balanced challenge.
- There are significant issues with visual clarity and control options, such as the inability to rebind controls and the absence of an autofire feature.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid and intuitive mechanics, complemented by effective presentation and a fun bomb mechanic, making it an enjoyable shmup experience. However, the lack of content limits its potential, suggesting that with further development, it could evolve into a great game.
“Presentation is effective for what it is; mechanics are simple but intuitive, and control feels solid.”
“Fun little shmup with a neat bomb mechanic and a cool aesthetic.”
“With some work, this could be a great little game because the graphics, sound, and basic mechanics are all there.”
“With some work, this could be a great little game because the graphics, sound, and basic mechanics are all there; it's just that nothing else is.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their cool aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable experience, particularly in the shmup genre. However, there is a sense that with further development, the visual elements could be enhanced to elevate the overall quality of the game.
“Fun little shmup with a neat bomb mechanic and a cool aesthetic.”
“With some work, this could be a great little game because the graphics and sound and basic mechanics are all there; it's just that nothing else is.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for its lack of variety and creativity, contributing to an overall sense of dullness and repetitiveness that detracts from the roguelike experience.
“The lack of variety and creativity in everything, from enemies to music to shot types, makes the game very dull and repetitive very quickly, which is a death blow to any aspiring roguelike.”
“The music is forgettable and fails to enhance the gameplay experience, leaving it feeling flat and uninspired.”
“There is a severe lack of musical diversity, which contributes to an overall monotonous atmosphere that detracts from the game's enjoyment.”