XenoRaptor
- December 24, 2019
- Peter Cleary
Get on Steam"XenoRaptor is a Science Fiction Shooter game where players control cyberdragons, annihilating enemies in high-speed, skill-based action. The game features 2-player local co-op and up to 8-player online multiplayer. Design your own weapons and engage in strategic combat against cunning AI enemies, with the ultimate challenge of taking down massive bosses."
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay that provides quick, enjoyable sessions.
- Extensive customization options for weapons and ship, allowing for varied playstyles.
- Runs smoothly on multiple platforms, including the Steam Deck, with solid performance.
- Game feels unfinished with repetitive levels and limited enemy variety.
- Frequent crashes and technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- Graphics and UI are basic and dated, lacking polish and depth.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, primarily focused on top-down shooting and intense, fast-paced action that appeals to fans of the bullet-hell genre. While some players appreciate the extensive customization options and frenetic fun, others criticize the repetitive nature and lack of unique elements. Overall, the game offers a mix of chaotic excitement and straightforward controls, making it a solid choice for quick, engaging sessions, despite some technical issues.
“That's not even counting the realism of the combat mechanics, which employ just enough arcade elements to make the whole thing addictive.”
“I keep coming back to this game thanks to its super quick, frenetic, sweat-inducing fun gameplay and the fact that it is a coffee-break game!”
“The gameplay is pretty simple top-down shooting, but the extensive customization system means there's always new combinations of loadouts to try out.”
“Combat mechanics are about as simple as possible: point your cursor at stuff, click a button or two until it's dead, repeat.”
“The concept is far better than the reality (control a mighty dragon! we swear!) and the gameplay is 100% bog standard with nothing unique or interesting involved.”
“Game left to rot without updates, forget using a controller due to the shoddy implementation, gameplay with a mouse is ok, but quite repetitive, bland and one-dimensional in the end.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visual style and smooth performance, particularly for a smaller title, while others criticize it as outdated and basic. Many highlight the appealing design of weapons and effects, but there are also mentions of issues like frame rate and a broken main menu on certain platforms. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but lacking the polish expected in more modern games.
“I like the graphics quite a bit.”
“The graphics are nice, the music is decent, and the customization is great so far.”
“Visuals are quite pretty and ran smooth for me.”
“Graphics, sound, music, everything is simple and it already looks a bit dated.”
“The graphics may have been okay when the game was first released, but they look outdated now.”
“And let's not even get started on the graphics and UI – basic and dated, to say the least.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as "god tier" and "pretty good," while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Overall, it enhances the experience but may not be memorable for everyone, and there are calls for a downloadable soundtrack.
“It's a sci-fi space shoot-em-up with chainsaws for enemies, an enormous arsenal of weapons, and has awesome music.”
“-god tier soundtrack”
“Sound does its job and the music is pretty good, with graphics and particles being detailed enough without being distracting.”
“Graphics, sound, music, everything is simple and it already looks a bit dated.”
“Music might be a tad repetitive after a while, but is mostly okay.”
“The soundtrack is half-assed.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its depth, strong voice acting, and character development, indicating significant effort from the developers. However, some players feel the narrative is limited, with a simplistic premise of being a hyper space dragon, and express disappointment over the lack of content post-missions, although future updates may address this.
“You can tell developers have put a lot of time and energy into a great game when the story is good, the voice acting is superb, and the character development almost becomes a game unto itself.”
“The only story is that you're a hyperspace dragon, trying to save the universe.”
“The only story is that you're a hyperspace dragon trying to save the universe.”
“It took me 3-4 hours to accomplish all missions, and after that, nothing at all happened, though it was fun while it lasted.”
“It gets a bit grindy due to the lack of story in the campaign mode at this point; but to my understanding, this is getting added.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and repetitive, as levels often feel similar and require defeating multiple waves of enemies. The lack of rewards upon dying before boss fights further exacerbates the grind, forcing players to repeatedly tackle familiar content to progress. While the visuals are praised, the overall experience can become monotonous.
“It's extremely grindy; every level looks pretty much the same, and you fight 10 waves of enemies.”
“It can tend to get grindy.”
“At this point, you don't get rewarded at all when you die before defeating a boss. I believe they will change this, because right now it means the only way to progress is by grinding content you know for sure you can beat, which gets repetitive (even though it looks awesome).”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its depth and quality, with strong storytelling and excellent voice acting enhancing the experience. However, some players feel that it is somewhat restricted, primarily focusing on customizing the space dragon through weapons and upgrades rather than deeper narrative growth.
“You can tell developers have put a lot of time and energy into a great game when the story is good, the voice acting is superb, and the character development almost becomes a game unto itself.”
“Character development is limited to how you outfit your space dragon with various weapons and upgrades.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional, lacking any real growth or depth throughout the game.”
“There are no meaningful choices that affect character progression, making it feel stale and unengaging.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered good, though some users feel it can be completed too quickly, which may limit the desire to replay it.
“The replayability is good.”
“This game, however, has its issues with replayability, as it can be completed a little too quickly.”
“This game has significant issues with replayability, as it can be completed too quickly.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and variety makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
“Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to go back for a second playthrough.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes occurring every 5 to 10 minutes, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“This game is fun enough if it would work, but every 5 to 10 minutes it freezes and then crashes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a lighthearted sense of humor that elicits occasional chuckles, adding an enjoyable layer to the overall experience.
“There's enough humor sprinkled throughout the game to make you chuckle from time to time.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing during my entire playthrough.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
