XO-Planets

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XO-Planets is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Bohfam and was released on April 21, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Frantic rogue-lite, action platformer, and tower defense, with a little rpg elements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Vibrant electronic soundtrack that enhances the sci-fi atmosphere and keeps players engaged.
Procedurally generated levels and a variety of unlockable characters and weapons provide high replayability and diverse gameplay experiences.
The game combines action, RPG elements, and co-op mode, making it a fun and dynamic experience for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.

The game has a steep difficulty curve, which may frustrate casual gamers and those unfamiliar with rogue-like mechanics.
Lack of a detailed tutorial leaves new players struggling to understand controls and objectives, which can hinder the initial experience.
The game suffers from minor bugs and glitches, and some players have reported issues with video options and boss mechanics.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
15%
The gameplay features a mix of RPG elements and side-scrolling action, with unlockable characters and a variety of weapons that enhance player engagement. While the mechanics can feel simplistic and arbitrary at times, the fast-paced combat and procedural level design offer a fun and addictive experience, especially as players discover deeper strategies and challenges. Overall, with some adjustments in difficulty and mechanics, the game has the potential to become a standout platformer.
- “The vibrant visuals, fast-paced, action-packed combat, and overall fun gameplay make this game a blast to play.”
- “Every miniboss and boss has a different mechanic and attack pattern, and offers a good scaling from mob to miniboss to boss in terms of difficulty.”
- “Though the story is a little bit weak, the gameplay is ridiculously addictive and this is a must-try for any Risk of Rain fans out there.”
- “It is a really silly and arbitrary mechanic that does not work with the rest of the game.”
- “This adds another level of challenge to the gameplay as once you go down it’s not always possible to get back up.”
- “The gameplay seems simple at first glance but the more you play, the more you realize you must play a little more carefully than most games like this.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a broad background narrative set in a dystopian future with warring factions, complemented by individual stories for each AI character and two possible endings based on player choices. While the missions vary from data acquisition to boss battles, some players find the overall story hard to follow and poorly written, though it adds depth to the gameplay experience. The procedurally generated levels and optional objectives enhance replayability, but the narrative could benefit from further refinement and clarity.
- “There is an overall background story, but each AI has its own story, and two different endings depending on how you play it.”
- “The music and interfaces really contribute to the atmosphere, and the story adds another layer to get into.”
- “The story of XO-Planets takes place billions of miles away from Earth, in a dystopia between warring factions.”
- “The story is a bit hard to follow, though as the game nears a full release I'm sure it'll make more sense and be a bit more polished.”
- “I know this is a personal opinion, but I found the story to be thin and barely understandable.”
- “The story you get at the start is poorly written, and the grammar in it stops the sentences from making sense, for example, 'the United Earth Alliance caused more harm than good trying to go along with the inevitable.'”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant and fluid pixel art that enhances the gameplay experience without being distracting. While many players appreciate the visually pleasing and animated style, some note that the intense visuals can become overwhelming during extended play sessions. Overall, the aesthetic is a mix of stunning and chaotic elements, appealing to fans of pixel art but potentially challenging for those sensitive to bright or rapid visual effects.
- “Visually, the game is pretty decent looking with fluidly animated pixel graphics and nice effects.”
- “Vibrant yet simultaneously muted visuals (enemies are mostly dark, but attacking them shoots out rainbow blood all over) and solid animations.”
- “The art style is pixel art, and is all in dark neon colors.”
- “The art style of XO-Planets is very visually pleasing; however, as previously mentioned, those with epilepsy should stay away.”
- “Plastered in visuals that range from stunning to vision-ruining, and unfettered by the laws of conventional sound design with sounds both satisfying and irritating, it's certainly one of the more interesting games I've played aesthetically speaking.”
- “I really do love the graphics, but sometimes they just become too much after an hour of playing continuously.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highlighted as a vibrant and energetic electronic soundtrack that enhances the sci-fi atmosphere, with many players noting its catchiness and ability to linger in their minds after gameplay. The soundtrack is not only enjoyable but also available for purchase as DLC, adding to the overall immersive experience of the game. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music and interfaces really contribute to the atmosphere of it, and the story adds even another layer of depth to get into.”
- “The game's soundtrack is also noteworthy since I still get some tunes playing in my head after playing.”
- “A pumping, energetic electronic soundtrack to rock out to as you kill aliens.”
- “The music and interfaces really contribute to the atmosphere of it, and the story adds even another layer of stuff to get into.”
- “Games soundtrack is also noteworthy since I still get some tunes playing in my head after playing.”
- “The xo-planets soundtrack is in the 8-bit format, is very catchy and does not easily bore you.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers excellent replayability due to its diverse content, including unlockable characters, randomized planets, and procedural level generation, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique and engaging. Players appreciate the variety of upgrades and loot available, which further enhances the replay value. Overall, the game's design encourages repeated play without becoming monotonous.
- “Great replayability value with new upgrades, loot, and characters to acquire.”
- “Each level is randomly generated, so no two feel the same. The game has tons of replayability because of this, and the randomly generated drops, planets, and side missions mean the game can be played over and over without feeling boring.”
- “Overall, I can honestly say XO-Planets is an amazing game with tons of content and replayability.”
- “Decent replayability in the form of unlockable characters, randomized planets, weapons, permanent upgrades, etc.”
- “Procedurally generated levels and weapon stats add more replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that achieving 100% completion in the game requires approximately 25 hours, with a significant emphasis on farming and luck, indicating that grinding is a notable aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “Time to 100%: 25+ hours (farming and luck involved)”
- “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it felt more like a chore than fun.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the optimization aspect of the game, noting that permanent upgrades can be purchased with xolyrium to enhance character performance and introduce new mechanics, such as attacking through shields.
- “Permanent upgrades can be bought with xolyrium to improve the performance of your character, whichever you pick, or add a few mechanics (like attacking through shields).”
- “The optimization options available allow for a highly personalized gameplay experience, letting players tailor their characters to fit their unique playstyles.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation with different upgrades, making it easy to find the perfect balance for my character's abilities.”
- “The optimization system feels unbalanced, making it difficult to enhance my character effectively.”
- “I find the permanent upgrades to be underwhelming and not worth the investment of xolyrium.”
- “The mechanics added through optimization are often overshadowed by performance issues, leading to a frustrating experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by a vibrant electronic soundtrack that complements the sci-fi setting, while the music and interfaces further immerse players in the experience. Additionally, the story adds depth, enriching the overall ambiance of the game.
- “The vibrant electronic soundtrack perfectly complements the sci-fi atmosphere.”
- “The music and interfaces significantly enhance the atmosphere, while the story adds another layer to immerse yourself in.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally considered lacking, with users reporting minor bugs and glitches, including issues with enemies getting stuck on terrain and spawning inside walls.
- “Minor bugs and glitches.”
- “Some bugs and glitches - enemies getting stuck on terrain or spawning inside walls.”