Void Scrappers
- October 20, 2022
- 8BitSkull
- 11h median play time
Void Scrappers is an absolute no brainer if you like quirky shooters and actually sits quite nicely alongside other genre-mates.
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Steam Deck
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Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of unique characters and weapons.
- Smooth controls and fast-paced action create an engaging experience.
- Great value for the price, offering hours of entertainment and replayability.
- Lacks endgame content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after unlocking everything.
- Some balance issues with weapon types, making certain upgrades feel underwhelming.
- Visual clutter and off-screen enemy projectiles can lead to frustrating deaths.
- gameplay59 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Void Scrappers is characterized by its addictive loop, unique shield mechanics, and smooth controls, offering a fresh take on the bullet hell genre. While it features a limited variety of enemies and some overpowered upgrades that can restrict playstyle, the game excels in providing intense, fast-paced action and satisfying character progression. Players appreciate the balance and depth of mechanics, though many express a desire for additional content and variety to enhance the experience further.
“Has a very addictive gameplay loop where death often comes abruptly and unexpectedly fueling the 'one more run' mentality.”
“Building your character is very satisfying, and the moment-to-moment gameplay can be fast and intense.”
“It offers a fast and satisfying gameplay that always remains exciting and new.”
“The problem is that one of the upgrades is just incredibly overpowered to the point where it forces you into just one type of gameplay, and that's not something you want in this kind of game.”
“Bosses just auto-follow you and are bullet sponges with no unique mechanics.”
“It feels like they should've kept it in development longer, and that feeling is only reinforced by the fact that the developers have already patched in multiple mechanics less than a week after launch.”
- music53 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality, variety, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, others highlighted its energetic and chill vibes, making it enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“Interestingly enough, one of my favorite parts of this game is the music. It is very well done and it is the sort of soundtrack that you might want to listen to on its own, with a varied and chill sound that relaxes you as you are engaged in fast-paced enemy slaying carnage.”
“The music is great, with a lot of changing tracks as you go through wave after wave of enemies. These are nice touches to keep runs feeling a little different and allow the player to not get burnt out on seeing the same enemy or hearing the same song for the 100th time.”
“There's a steady rotation of awesome tunes, and I could easily see myself listening to some of these songs while working out (if I did that) or maybe even while playing other games with less inspiring music to listen to.”
“Music is lacking, art is meh, background is empty.”
“Boring graphics, sound and music; I often play games like this while listening to podcasts and man, I can't even be bothered for this.”
“Everything other than the music feels like placeholder assets, round and round in an empty featureless void you go, shooting the most boring enemies with the most boring weapons imaginable.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their crisp 8-bit style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of classic space shooters. While some players note minor issues like clipping and a lack of diversity, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the unique visual presentation and find it engaging, making it a standout in its genre.
“The vibrant graphics and smooth animations create an immersive world.”
“Solid horde title with great graphics; honestly, if it had some sort of local co-op, it would be even more epic.”
“Overall giving you a faster, sci-fi take on the 'just keep moving' formula, the visuals and aesthetics are great as is all of the presentation.”
“Boring graphics, sound and music; I often play games like this while listening to podcasts and man, I can't even be bothered for this.”
“The graphics are decent but they're not great, especially when you see details like weapons badly clipping when fired from some ships or the bit where the enemy spaceship blob getting big enough makes them jostle in place like traffic jammed bumper cars, makes me laugh every time.”
“The graphics are... fine.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability, highlighted by its versatile build options and a diverse cast of characters that enhance playthrough variety. However, some players feel it falls short compared to similar titles in the genre, citing limited content and build variety as factors that diminish its long-term replay value. While enjoyable, it may not satisfy those seeking extensive replayability like other games such as Vampire Survivors or Brotato.
“Coupled with the comparatively high amount of enemies that use projectiles, it creates an atmosphere reminiscent of arcade-style shooters, but with the build options, balancing, quality of life features, and replayability consistent with modern roguelites.”
“Super replayable, with a wide cast of pilots that offer significant variety between play-throughs.”
“Great game with lots of versatility and replayability.”
“Not as extensive or replayable as similar games in this category like Vampire Survivors, but still satisfying nonetheless.”
“The replayability is really small; Vs or Brotato are much better.”
“However, there's way less content and build variety, and that severely hampers the replay value here.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in "Void Scrappers" is minimal and not particularly original, focusing on a simple survival mission in a galaxy filled with debris. However, the game compensates for its lack of depth with unique character dialogue during key events, adding personality and charm that many players appreciate. Overall, while the narrative may be sparse, it effectively supports the gameplay experience.
“There's less story here than bone reading a single sentence item description in a souls-like, so moving on.”
“The story in Void Scrappers is hardly original, but I do know that in a parallel universe the galaxy as a whole has gone to garbage and that scraps of metal are the most prized commodities.”
“You're a spaceship and your mission is simply to survive as long as you can.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with users noting it runs well on Linux and the Steam Deck. However, prolonged play after defeating the final boss can lead to glitches and crashes due to resource management issues. While the game is mostly bug-free, the lack of variety in enemies and mechanics may detract from the overall experience.
“They add new characters every now and then and different game mechanics, and it is generally bug-free. It gets pretty tough at times but never seems unfair because if you lose a lot, that's literally a skill issue.”
“Ah, and it runs great on Linux and the Steam Deck. Props for that!”
“Runs great, has a native Linux version.”
“The game has only one stage and a lack of enemy variety, with all enemies behaving similarly. After defeating the final boss, the game starts to glitch and eventually crashes due to poor resource management.”
“There is no high score, no new game plus, and no endless mode. The game becomes increasingly unstable after completion, leading to frequent freezes and crashes.”
“With only one weapon type that dominates, the gameplay lacks depth and creativity, relying on basic mechanics that feel uninspired and repetitive.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its engaging music and dynamic enemy ship spawns, evoking a nostalgic arcade shooter vibe. The combination of projectile-heavy enemies and modern roguelite features enhances the overall experience, making it both immersive and replayable.
“Good music, great atmosphere. I appreciate the randomization of enemy ship spawns.”
“Coupled with the comparatively high amount of enemies that use projectiles, it creates an atmosphere reminiscent of arcade-style shooters, but with the build options, balancing, quality of life features, and replayability consistent with modern roguelites.”
“The atmosphere feels overly chaotic, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the interesting setting, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls flat due to repetitive environments.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly without any significant performance issues. However, players feel that some optimizations in weapon and upgrade selection could enhance build diversity and replayability.
“No performance issues.”
“There are a few optimizations that could be made to weapon and upgrade selection to improve build diversity and replayability.”
“But, there are a few optimizations that could be made to weapon and upgrade selection to improve build diversity and replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as a cheap cash grab, leading users to feel that the game does not offer significant value, and missing out on purchases does not impact the overall experience.
“Overall, it feels like a cheap cash grab; you don't miss out on much.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, indicating that it may require significant time and effort to progress.
“The game feels quite grindy, making progress feel tedious.”
“There's a lot of grinding involved, which can become monotonous over time.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be excessive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
