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Vortex Attack EX

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56%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
83% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

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About Vortex Attack EX

Vortex Attack EX is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by KaleidoGames and was released on October 24, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast the swarming hordes with huge variety of upgradeable ships. This frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide leader-boards and intense local multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked and galaxies saved.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and modern take on classic 2D arcade shooters, blending elements from various genres.
  • It features a shared screen co-op mode, allowing for enjoyable multiplayer experiences with family and friends.
  • Vortex Attack EX includes improved graphics, additional game modes, and unlockable ships, making it a more polished version than the original.
  • The gameplay is limited to a single screen, which can feel restrictive compared to other shmups that feature more dynamic environments.
  • Players who own the original Vortex Attack may find the differences in this version insufficient to justify a new purchase.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks the chaotic excitement of the original, making it less appealing for those seeking a more intense experience.

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics in this upgraded version show noticeable improvements over the original, featuring enhanced visuals and new unlockable filters that add freshness to the experience. However, some users question whether the minor enhancements and additional graphic options are sufficient to warrant a repurchase for those who already own the first game.

    • “This is a graphical upgrade to the original, and it also has a few new bells and whistles to make it feel newer than before.”
    • “The graphics look a little better than the first one, with additional filters unlockable during gameplay.”
    • “If you have the first one, the question is whether some minor bug fixes and more graphic options are enough to justify buying the game again.”
    • “This is a graphical upgrade to the original, but it still feels lacking compared to modern standards.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of Galaga and bullet hell shooters, featuring multiple unlockable ships and local multiplayer for up to three players. While the graphics have improved slightly from the previous installment, players can also unlock additional visual filters during gameplay.

    • “The gameplay itself is still fine; it's like a combination of Galaga and bullet hell shooters, with a number of ships to unlock as you progress and local multiplayer for up to 3 people.”
    • “The graphics look a little better than the first one, with additional filters unlockable during gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay itself is still fine, but it feels repetitive and lacks depth after a few hours.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
    • “The enemy AI is predictable and doesn't provide a challenging experience, which diminishes the overall excitement.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is described as fun and colorful, complementing the overall smooth gameplay with a decent soundtrack.

    • “What I can say now is that it is fun, very colorful, runs very smoothly, and has a decent soundtrack too.”
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72%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Play Times

141h Median play time
141h Average play time
141-141h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Vortex Attack EX is a casual shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Vortex Attack EX include science, indie, score attack, 2d, bullet hell and others.

Vortex Attack EX is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 141 hours playing Vortex Attack EX.

Vortex Attack EX was released on October 24, 2019.

Vortex Attack EX was developed by KaleidoGames.

Vortex Attack EX has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Vortex Attack EX for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Vortex Attack EX is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.