Void Survivors
- December 11, 2023
- TomasJPereyra
Get on Steam"Void Survivors" is a fast-paced action roguelike game, where you must survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes. The game offers unique weapon combinations every run, with over 6 different weapon types and 120 upgrades. It also features permanent upgrades, customizable difficulty, and over 50 customizable parts inspired by beloved games.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a satisfactory amount of weapon variety and character customization, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and responsive, with tight dodging mechanics that enhance the overall excitement.
- The game offers a good amount of meta progression and unlockable content, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Many weapons and skills are poorly balanced, leading to frustrating gameplay where certain abilities feel ineffective.
- The user interface is buggy and unresponsive at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game lacks originality and depth compared to other titles in the genre, making it feel like a less polished clone.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and well-executed, featuring a high level of customization and dynamic upgrades that can significantly alter the experience. While it may not introduce original concepts within the survivors-like genre, it effectively incorporates engaging animations and responsive mechanics, though some reviewers feel that deeper gameplay innovation is lacking. Overall, it offers an exhilarating yet challenging experience.
“Eng: while it doesn't manage to stand out or be very original in the survivors-like genre, the gameplay feels good and the execution is pretty solid.”
“I love how new upgrades will often change the gameplay dynamic drastically.”
“Gameplay feels really smooth and the amount of customization is astonishing.”
“The gameplay doesn’t change the formula.”
“Just a shame no thought was put into the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is both exhilarating and unforgiving.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and too low in volume, with some players experiencing it cutting out entirely after a short period. Additionally, certain sound effects, particularly those related to tentacle skills, are described as annoying, contributing to an overall lackluster audio experience.
“Music can be a bit too repetitive, and some sound effects can be very annoying (especially tentacle skills).”
“The pixel art style is uninspired, the music is repetitive, the stages are claustrophobic, the upgrades are unappealing, and the waves are undefined.”
“I have one complaint: the music and sound are too low; I can barely hear them. After about five minutes, the music just stops, and I have to close the game. I hope they fix it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a nice presentation and enjoyable visuals, but the pixel art style is considered uninspired and the overall design lacks appeal, with claustrophobic stages and undefined waves. While the combat is fun and offers various weapons and skills, the upgrades do not enhance the visual experience.
“The presentation and visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, making every environment feel alive and engaging.”
“The attention to detail in the visuals is impressive, adding depth and realism to the game world.”
“The pixel art style is uninspired.”
“The graphics lack detail and creativity.”
“The overall visual presentation feels outdated and lacks polish.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its amusing customization options, but overall, the comedic elements may not be enough to elevate the experience, leading to a lack of strong recommendations.
“The game is filled with hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love the quirky characters and their witty dialogue; it adds so much charm to the game.”
“The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes and funny situations that make the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is hindered by a buggy user interface that often becomes unresponsive, requiring a reboot to regain functionality. Additionally, the poorly balanced level-up rewards contribute to an overall sub-par experience in the bullet heaven genre.
“A buggy and messy UI (console-esque menus would just stop responding to button prompts until rebooted) combined with poorly balanced level-up rewards (would you prefer +10% projectile speed or +40% projectile damage?) makes for a sub-par entry in the bullet heaven genre.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of gameplay.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience and made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players are frustrated with the monetization strategies in the game, perceiving it as a cheap cash grab rather than a novel and enjoyable experience. There is a call for more innovative and engaging alternatives in the genre.
“Not until there's another game in the genre that manages to be novel, inspired, and fun to play, instead of a cheap and unfulfilling cash grab.”
