Void Invaders
- August 13, 2015
- VoidDev
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Void Invaders" is an arcade-style shoot-em-up game with vibrant retro graphics, inspired by classics like Galaga and Space Invaders. The game features over 40 levels, 70+ enemies, and intense boss battles. With multiple game modes, full controller support, achievements, and online leaderboards, players can immerse themselves in a chaotic and explosive experience.
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Reviews
- Void Invaders is a colorful and engaging homage to classic arcade games like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring a catchy soundtrack and enjoyable gameplay.
- The game offers multiple modes, including a challenging level mode and an endless mode, providing a good amount of content for its low price.
- Players appreciate the fast-paced action, power-ups, and the nostalgic feel of the game, making it a fun experience for both casual and hardcore gamers.
- Many players find the game suffers from balance issues, particularly with a sudden spike in difficulty around level 22, making it frustrating to progress.
- The visuals can be overwhelming, with excessive flashing lights and chaotic screen effects that may cause discomfort or even trigger seizures for sensitive players.
- Some reviews mention bugs, such as input issues and problems with achievements, which detract from the overall experience.
- music84 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and vibrant electronic soundtrack, which many players find enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that the looping nature of the tracks can become repetitive over time, the inclusion of a free soundtrack and its energetic, modern style have made it a standout feature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's best aspects, contributing significantly to its fun and addictive gameplay.
“So much fun and a truly awesome soundtrack.”
“The game itself is great, but the music is probably the best part!”
“With great music, and fantastic colors, and flashing lights, I recommend everyone get this game (unless you have epilepsy or are sensitive to flashing lights).”
“While this may feel nostalgic and updated with that strange screen tilt and honestly, an incredibly catchy soundtrack, this space invaders/galaga inspired game fails to live it up in the modern age.”
“But the music could be better though.”
“While Void Invaders looks like its parents, it's got some weird attributes that can't really be found in the family tree, such as: a kickass modern electronic soundtrack, and a lot of flashing lights and colors.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of nostalgic retro elements reminiscent of classic shooters like Galaga and Space Invaders, featuring fast-paced action and various gameplay modes. While some players appreciate the innovative mechanics and challenging bosses, others find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to weak weapon power and lack of ship upgrades. Overall, it offers a blend of enjoyable bullet hell mechanics and relentless enemies, though opinions vary on its depth and engagement.
“Gameplay is fast and fluid.”
“Awesome gameplay all around.”
“The gameplay is good, and there's different gameplay modes, the levels & bosses become progressively harder, & there's fun power-ups.”
“Playing it was a total waste of time; gameplay is really boring, your shot has nearly zero power and you have to hit oscillating enemies that are also 'bullet sponges'.”
“The mechanic is novel, but it's a little annoying how bosses (every 5 levels) frequently require several hundred thousand hits to kill, with absolutely no indication of what progress, if any, is being made against the boss' health.”
“The gameplay is very basic with no abilities to upgrade your ship (but that should not be surprising for 'retro games') and enemies being just the most basic AI.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and modern aesthetic, with many users appreciating the fun and engaging visual style that complements the gameplay. While some mention that the graphics can be low resolution or reminiscent of earlier styles, they still contribute positively to the overall experience, with a few noting that the trippy visuals can be distracting. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and an exciting soundtrack enhances the game's replay value and enjoyment.
“Very good bullet hell with vibrant graphics and soundtrack.”
“Nice graphics, exciting soundtrack, and time-tested gameplay formulas make this game a fun way to pass the time.”
“The music is intense and the visuals are a trip.”
“Graphic style is strongly reminiscent of the earlier bit.”
“But the screen-twisting visuals were trippy in a distracting way, and don't really add anything to the gameplay.”
“Options are limited, but the game can practically run on a toaster because of how simple its graphics are.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized, with some users noting a lack of meaningful narrative despite the presence of a "level" mode that attempts to provide a storyline. The overarching moral emphasizes resilience in the face of adversity, but many feel that the game fails to deliver a compelling or cohesive story. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as minimal and not impactful.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story whatsoever to speak of.”
“While it is an 85% Space Invaders remake, Void Invaders has three different modes to the game: endless, wave (true arcade), and 'level', which is almost a storyline mode but with a level-up system that doesn't really amount to anything.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with moments that evoke tears and intense feelings of realization and excitement. The unique gameplay elements, such as the "quadruple, rotating, tornado shotgun," contribute to a surreal experience that resonates deeply with players, often leaving them feeling overwhelmed.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“The quadruple, rotating, tornado shotgun made me cry.”
“This game made me feel like I was tripping so hardcore.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through an endless mode and a leaderboard, which help maintain player engagement even after unlocking all achievements. However, some users note that replay value may diminish over time.
“Great replay value.”
“While its replay value might diminish after unlocking all the achievements, there's an endless mode and a leaderboard to keep you engaged.”
“The only problem I can see with it is the replayability.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to unlocking achievements. However, this grind is seen as a balanced challenge that does not become overly frustrating.
“The achievements can be tedious to unlock; however, they challenge the player without becoming overwhelming.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful trolling, featuring absurdly large enemy patterns that provide a comedic twist to the gameplay experience. Players find the exaggerated challenges amusing, adding a lighthearted element to the overall difficulty.
“Many levels will troll you with hilariously huge enemy patterns.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with achievements that can be buggy; however, players have found these problems manageable, often resolved by disabling the Steam overlay or restarting the game.
“Achievements are a bit buggy but easy enough to fix (I had to disable the Steam overlay and in some cases restart my game).”
