Yargis: Space Melee
- June 29, 2015
- PlazSoft
Get on Steam"Yargis: Space Melee" is a fast-paced, top-down spaceship shooter with a focus on team-based combat. Customize your ship and compete in various battle and co-op game modes, both online and offline. The game features a single-player story with 29 levels, offering unique challenges as you navigate through space as a pilot for the Earth's military in the year 3013.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique weapon system that allows players to change weapons and armor between stages, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, the game has moments of creativity in level design and a surprisingly good plot for an indie title.
- The music and particle effects are enjoyable, providing a pleasant auditory and visual experience.
- The game suffers from poor controls and floaty handling, making it frustrating to play.
- Voice acting is subpar, with only a few actors providing all the voices, resulting in a lack of immersion.
- The game is extremely short, with a story mode lasting only about 1.5 hours and a lack of engaging multiplayer options.
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its brevity, lasting only about an hour and a half, and for its lack of depth, with players noting that it feels shallow despite some decent plot elements. While the writing contains only minor typos, the dialogue and voice acting are described as poor, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players wanting a more substantial and polished storyline.
“The plot only had 2 typos, and no errors. As someone who has read a lot of books, I have had to lower my standards a lot when it comes to indie game plots; this one was surprisingly good.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The dialog in the 'story' is just horrible and the game is voice acted... by just four different non-voice actors!”
“The 'story' is told through cutscenes full of cringeworthy voice acting and stock character portraits.”
“First of all, the game is extremely short; the story mode lasts about 1 and a half hours.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, lacking the necessary polish and responsiveness expected from a well-crafted game. Reviewers suggest that the control scheme feels underdeveloped, indicating a lack of thorough gameplay testing by the developers.
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
“There is a rumor that one or more of the creators is suffering from what I've heard called 'reverse telescoping microbenis syndrome' and it really shows in the gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being generic and reminiscent of numerous similar titles, though they do feature 3D visuals instead of the typical pixel art found in many low-budget games. Overall, the visuals are deemed subpar, contributing to a lackluster gaming experience.
“The graphics and look of this game are exactly like all the other million or so games like this, such as Gaia, Space Shooter, Beat Hazard; the list goes on and on.”
“There's also 3D graphics instead of the usual lazy pixel art we expect to see at this lowest end of the Steam store.”
“The controls are awkward, the graphics are bad, and the voiceovers are so bad it's hilarious.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, providing a soothing backdrop for players. However, some users feel it lacks depth, comparing it to that of cheaper or flash games, suggesting it may not leave a lasting impression. Overall, while the music is enjoyable, it may not elevate the gaming experience significantly.
“The music is nice and so are the particle effects.”
“The music reminds me of something cheap or from a flash game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from its "so-bad-it's-funny" voice acting and overall poor quality, which some players find entertaining despite the awkward controls and graphics. This unintentional comedy may appeal to those looking for a lighthearted experience rather than polished gameplay.
“This game has a unique charm; the voice acting is so bad that it's genuinely hilarious.”
“The controls are awkward, the graphics are bad, but the voiceovers are so terrible that they become funny.”
“You might find value in this game if you want to laugh at its atrocious voice acting, which has a funny-bad quality to it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that the difficulty spikes significantly at higher levels, often requiring extensive grinding of lower levels to progress.
“I played up to a level that increases the difficulty so sharply that it would take days of grinding the lower levels to be able to pass.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress, which really kills the enjoyment.”
