XenoRaptor

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"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."

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a fast-paced and chaotic gameplay experience, making it addictive and fun for fans of twin-stick shooters.
Customization options for weapons and ships are extensive, allowing players to experiment with different loadouts and strategies.
The graphics and sound effects, while basic, provide a satisfying arcade feel that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor online co-op functionality, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay can become repetitive due to a lack of variety in levels and enemy patterns, leading to a grindy experience.
The game has been abandoned by the developers, leaving it in an unfinished state with no updates or support.

gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
7%
Gameplay in this bullet-hell shooter is characterized by its fast-paced, chaotic action and straightforward mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre. While the extensive customization options and unique weapon styles provide some variety, many players find the core gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with a need for more structured enemy formations. Overall, the game offers an addictive experience for those who enjoy intense, twitch-based gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding its simplicity and occasional bugs.
- “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 itself feels very fair: although there’s plenty of randomness in enemy and obstacle placement and health drops, you always have the feeling that you’re in control.”
- “Xenoraptor has earned a spot as my favorite game of 2014 so far, for its satisfying gameplay, strategic depth, deep customization, and hectic intense combat.”
- “Gameplay is not bad, but it lacks more variety like different weapons and such, so it becomes rather boring after a while.”
- “No structure in gameplay like different waves or formations of enemies; everyone is just flying randomly and rushing towards your ship when close.”
- “Game left to rot without updates; forget using a controller due to the shoddy implementation. Gameplay with a mouse is okay, but quite repetitive, bland, and one-dimensional in the end.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and basic, while others appreciate the visual appeal and smooth performance, particularly for a small title. Many highlight the aesthetic charm of the environments and weapon effects, noting that the graphics are decent for a 2D top-down shooter. Overall, while some aspects may feel dated, others are praised for their quality and detail, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are nice, the music is decent, and the customization is great so far.”
- “You have a nice selection of weapons, each with their own upgrades and ammo types, the graphics look epic for a 2D top-down game, controls are fluid, and the feeling of firepower at your disposal is just great.”
- “Visuals are quite pretty and ran smooth for me.”
- “And let's not even get started on the graphics and UI – basic and dated, to say the least.”
- “The graphics may have been okay when the game was first released, but they look outdated now.”
- “You can buy this and apparently run it for Mac, but a friend of mine Discord screenshared with me (owns a Mac) and just by looks, it's a very broken main menu, graphics, frame issues, and gameplay-wise... not sure if it's just on their end or not.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
42%
11%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising it as "awesome" and fitting for the fast-paced sci-fi action, while others note that it can become repetitive and lacks variety. Some players express a desire for a more dynamic soundtrack and additional options for customization, such as downloadable music. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's aesthetic but could benefit from greater diversity and depth.
- “It's a sci-fi space shoot-em-up with chainsaws for enemies, an enormous arsenal of weapons, and has awesome music.”
- “Overall it's damn fast and furious with great music.”
- “The background music definitely fits the game's over-the-top space battle aesthetic.”
- “Music might be a tad repetitive after a while, but is mostly okay.”
- “The soundtrack is half-assed.”
- “Soundtrack variety is sparse.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
10%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, with repetitive levels and waves of enemies leading to a sense of monotony. However, the extensive customization options and varied enemy designs provide some enjoyment, making the grind feel less tedious for some. Overall, while grinding is a significant element, it can be balanced by the fun of experimentation and progression.
- “The enemies are generally combinations of characteristics, for example a fast chainsaw ship that uses a chaingun, which does make the level varied enough that they are not grindy, but similar enough that you can easily tell at a glance what type of enemy you are fighting.”
- “It's extremely grindy; every level looks pretty much the same, and you fight 10 waves of enemies.”
- “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).”
- “Can tend to get grindy.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The game's story has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the effort put into character development and voice acting, others find the narrative lacking depth, particularly after completing the main missions. The central plot revolves around a hyper space dragon attempting to save the universe, but the campaign mode feels grindy due to its limited story content, with players hoping for future updates to enhance this aspect. Overall, the story is engaging but currently leaves players wanting more.
- “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 hyper space 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.”
- “Gets a bit grindy due to lack of story in the campaign mode at this point; but to my understanding, this is getting added.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Character development in the game is praised for its depth and integration with the story and voice acting, making it feel like a significant part of the gameplay experience. However, some players note that it is primarily focused on customizing the space dragon through weapons and upgrades, which may limit the overall character 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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers good replayability, but some users note that it can be completed relatively quickly, which may limit the overall experience for players seeking longer engagement.
- “The replayability is good.”
- “The replayability is good.”
- “This game has issues with replayability, as it can be completed too quickly.”
- “The replayability of this game is lacking, making it feel less engaging after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you finish the game, there isn't much incentive to play it again.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with 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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a lighthearted sense of humor that elicits occasional chuckles, adding a fun element to the overall experience.
- “There's enough humor sprinkled throughout the game to make you chuckle from time to time.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting good performance throughout their experience.
- “The optimization in this game leads to excellent performance.”
- “The game runs smoothly thanks to its impressive optimization.”
- “I appreciate the good performance achieved through effective optimization.”

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