Voidside
- August 16, 2023
- Jack Rafferty (A.K.A. Spacepiano)
Get on Steam"Voidside is a single-player Action game with unique game mechanics, where players engage in high-octane Parkour FPS combat across 11 maps, aiming for high scores while managing health and coins dropped by enemies. Use dropped coins to purchase weapons and upgrades, with four weapons and nine upgrades available, and employ slick movement inspired by popular shooters to outmaneuver enemies. The more enemies you kill, the more spawn, leading to intense battles."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Voidside features fluid parkour mechanics and intense combat, making for a highly enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience.
- The game boasts stunning visuals and an engaging story, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Regular updates from the developer show a commitment to improving the game and adding new content, which is appreciated by players.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the sliding and wallrunning, can be unreliable and may hinder the overall experience.
- Players have noted that getting stuck on certain maps can disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration.
- The weapon selection feels limited, with some weapons being less effective than others, which can impact combat dynamics.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by stunning visuals and addictive mechanics, particularly its fluid parkour system that enhances navigation through challenging environments. While the fast-paced action and movement mechanics are generally well-received, some players have noted issues with specific features like the sliding mechanic and certain gameplay stages. Overall, it offers a fun experience with a solid gameplay loop, making it a recommended title for fans of the genre.
“With stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.”
“Fluid parkour: the game's parkour mechanics are smooth and responsive, allowing you to effortlessly navigate challenging environments.”
“Overall, Voidside is a very fun game with fast-paced movement and a good few hours of gameplay and is very impressive for a solo indie game.”
“The only problems I really had were with the sliding mechanic and coins.”
“The fields stage was straight up terrible gameplay-wise, but otherwise there's a really nice selection to work your way through.”
“As for other movement mechanics, the 'slide' is useless for retaining momentum or moving around at all, but I'm pretty sure you can bunny hop to keep your momentum from a wall run or airdash, which can be a lot of fun to pull off.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the effective and readable aesthetics, which contribute to the game's appeal, while recent updates have resolved previous graphical issues for AMD GPU users. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that complements the engaging story and addictive gameplay.
“The story's engaging and is backed up by interesting visuals.”
“With stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.”
“Voidside boasts impressive graphics that create a visually stunning and immersive world.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game feel uninviting.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and complemented by captivating visuals, particularly in Act 1, which effectively utilizes the game's mechanics to enhance the narrative experience.
“The story is engaging and is backed up by interesting visuals.”
“Act 1 introduces a great narrative that effectively utilizes the mechanics of the voidside.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack features a variety of great songs that enhance the overall experience, creating a unique and relaxing atmosphere that complements the stages and UI presentation.
“Even the soundtrack has a load of great songs that are used to full effect.”
“The stages, music, and UI presentation set a unique vibe to the game, making it relaxing to slip into and hang around in.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the coin collection process to be somewhat grindy, even with a 3x multiplier, but note that progressing through all the levels provides sufficient rewards to keep players engaged.
“Finally, the coins feel somewhat grindy even with having the 3x multiplier, but if you go through all the levels, you'll get enough to get you on your feet.”
“The grinding in this game is tedious and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find myself spending too much time grinding for resources, which takes away from the fun of the game.”
