X-Force Under Attack is the sequel to the X-Force Genesis game. In this game, the X-Force squad will fight to prevent General Lava and his troops from invading and dominating the planet Genesi
The game features immersive space backgrounds and a polished aesthetic reminiscent of classic Amiga shoot 'em ups.
Upgrading the ship and the variety of ships available add depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The game has a great metal soundtrack and offers a fun, engaging playthrough with easy achievements.
The game lacks a compelling story and can be completed in under 2 hours, leading to limited replay value.
Enemy variety and challenge diminish as the game progresses, making later levels feel repetitive.
Sound effects are underwhelming, and the absence of true boss battles detracts from the overall excitement.
story
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The game lacks a narrative, offering no story elements for players seeking a deeper experience. With only ten missions and under two hours of gameplay, many reviewers feel the price of $5.99 is steep given the absence of engaging content or replay value.
“There is no story here if you are looking for that.”
“There’s no story here.”
“The game consists of ten missions.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, particularly for its fantastic metal soundtrack that pays homage to classic 80s arcade games. While the soundtrack enhances the nostalgic experience, some users feel that the sound effects could be improved. Overall, the vibrant music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Worth buying for the metal soundtrack.”
“The music is fantastic, but the sound effects could be improved.”
“A real homage to the classics of 80s arcade games; you can spend hours playing it, feeling like you're back in time, but this time with highly vibrant colors and an amazing soundtrack.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by conventional shoot'em up mechanics, but many users feel that the experience is lacking due to its short duration of under two hours and a lack of unique ability rotations in its rogue-like structure, making the $5.99 price point seem steep.
“As of the 12th of November 2023, the game is priced at $5.99 USD, which to me is a little steep for under 2 hours of gameplay without a unique rotation of abilities in a rogue-like that would give you more reason to rerun the missions.”
“The gameplay consists of conventional shoot 'em up elements.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are noted to be decent, effectively complementing the overall experience alongside the sound design.
“The game immediately has decent visuals and sound that complement this type of game.”