Void Source
- August 22, 2020
- Lovixsama
Get on Steam"Void Source" is a non-stop action game with levels set in hazardous environments like underwater and volcano, featuring huge bosses and Steam Trading Cards. The game offers 25 weapons, with more becoming available through a technology tree. Players can also enjoy the optional scanline screen effect and Steam Achievements.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Windows
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Reviews
- The game provides a fun and entertaining experience with a decent variety of levels and a good arsenal of weapons.
- The music is outstanding and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It has low system requirements, making it accessible for players who may be bored and looking for a casual gaming experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
- Graphics and overall visual quality are subpar, relying on outdated pixel art that fails to meet modern standards.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it too easy and lacking meaningful progression.
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are polarizing; some players appreciate the retro pixel art style, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking resolution options. Despite this, many reviews highlight that the visuals are generally good for the genre, with some noting modern graphics and enjoyable aesthetics that complement the gameplay. Overall, the graphics receive mixed feedback, balancing between nostalgia and a desire for contemporary quality.
“Good graphics!”
“Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“An excellent, moderately difficult game with good mechanics and visuals!”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
- music13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it outstanding and integral to the experience, others describe it as repetitive and potentially tiresome over time. Notably, the soundtrack is praised for enhancing gameplay, particularly in the context of the shmup genre, but some users suggest it may become less enjoyable with prolonged play. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though its impact may vary among players.
“Void Source is a short but cheap shmup with an amazing soundtrack and pretty solid gameplay that will probably get more content after the early access.”
“As a shooting game, it has good graphics and exciting music.”
“Some of the music is outstanding; I'm not sure if it's original or not, but regardless, it makes the game more enjoyable.”
“The music is a repetitive loop, and some of the maps are so bland it could just be a brick wall and have the same effect.”
“It's an amusing bit of shooting fun, the graphics are quite reasonable, the sound effects are fine, and the music is okay (at least at first, although you might want to turn it off after you've been playing for a while).”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. While the story mode features repetitive missions and a limited number of levels, it is generally well-received, with engaging boss battles and a solid gameplay experience despite its early access status. Overall, players find the narrative uplifting, though some desire more variety in mission design.
“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.”
“However, the main part of the game, story mode, is working fine - so don't let the early access label stop you from buying it.”
“Repetitive missions just under nez background!”
“You can complete their 6 or so levels in story mode well before you get your second card.”
“In story mode, most of the levels have an enemy boss (except for the volcano level, which makes you do some hard flying and weaving instead).”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Void Source" is generally praised for its solid mechanics and engaging soundtrack, offering a moderately challenging experience. However, some users criticize its visuals and consider it to be a typical side-scrolling shooter, suggesting that while enjoyable, it may not stand out in the genre.
“An excellent, moderately difficult game with good mechanics and visuals!”
“Void Source is a short but affordable shmup with an amazing soundtrack and pretty solid gameplay that will probably get more content after early access.”
“It's another side-scrolling shooter that looks awful and the gameplay isn't far off.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of games created with Gamemaker Studio, particularly Void Source, is criticized for being exploitative, with users labeling it as a cash grab at an unreasonable price of around $5 USD. Many reviewers argue that the game's defects and shortcomings do not justify the cost, especially when there are numerous high-quality free alternatives available on platforms like Steam.
“Void Source has the preposterous cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as engaging, drawing players into its immersive environment.
“The atmosphere is engaging.”
“The atmosphere is immersive and captivating.”
“The atmosphere draws you in and keeps you hooked.”
