Yargis: Space Melee

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Yargis: Space Melee is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by PlazSoft and was released on June 30, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a variety of missions and modes, providing some fun gameplay experiences.
The graphics and sound effects are decent, with some players appreciating the visual style and music.
The developer shows commitment to improving the game and has included features like a level editor and multiplayer options.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
The voice acting is poor and often cringe-worthy, detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from a lack of player engagement, with many multiplayer modes being empty and uninviting.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The game's story is generally considered short and simplistic, lasting about an hour and a half, with mixed reviews on its quality. While some players appreciated the plot and found it surprisingly good for an indie title, others criticized the dialogue, voice acting, and overall execution as lacking depth and professionalism. The missions are varied and offer different challenges, but the storytelling and presentation leave much to be desired, often detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “There are a lot of missions, and they all have a story behind them.”
- “The story mode has a ton of very different missions: arena, race, pursuit, puzzle, collect, boss... By doing missions, you earn cash to buy upgrades or a new ship.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics aren't very good, controls are weird and voice acting/story is garbage.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
52%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the 3D visuals and nostalgic feel reminiscent of older titles, while others criticize them as low-quality and outdated, likening them to late 90s games. Despite some positive remarks about lighting effects and overall aesthetic, many users feel the graphics do not meet modern standards, especially given the game's price point. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may appeal to certain players, they largely fall short of expectations.
- “I was very satisfied with the graphics.”
- “The graphics in Yargis are great for the feel of the game.”
- “Overall, I was impressed with the graphics in Yargis.”
- “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.”
- “The idea itself isn't horrible, and the game is fairly mediocre, the graphics are very bad, they look like something from the late 90s. All that said, it's not a bad game; it's actually pretty decent... but at a price like this, I can't, with the right mind, recommend this to anyone.”
- “As for the graphics and music, they feel like low quality.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being janky, unsatisfying, and lacking polish, with many players finding it boring and uninventive. Despite some minor bugs that don't significantly impact the experience, the overall handling and responsiveness of the controls are deemed inadequate, leading to a disappointing experience for gamers.
- “Gameplay is sort of 'casual'.”
- “There are small bugs in the game but it doesn't affect general gameplay.”
- “And just for fun, here's a video of some of my gameplay in a few of the multiplayer modes.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is boring and uninventive.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and fitting for a space theme, while others criticize it as low quality and reminiscent of outdated shareware games. Complaints include hissing sounds and a lack of engaging melodies, leading some to seek a way to mute it entirely. Overall, while there are moments of appreciation, the music is generally viewed as lackluster and unfitting for the game's setting.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music has a nice 'space theme' to it.”
- “The music is nice and so are the particle effects, but that's about it.”
- “The music reminds me of something cheap or a flash game.”
- “As for the graphics and music, they feel like low quality.”
- “The music is lackluster and unfitting of a space game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that the difficulty spikes significantly at certain 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 in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to progress, which really kills the enjoyment.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game primarily stems from its "so bad it's good" quality, particularly in the atrocious voice acting and awkward controls, which many players find amusing. While the overall quality may be lacking, the comedic value derived from these elements provides a unique, albeit unintentional, source of entertainment.
- “This game has a unique charm; the voice acting is so bad that it's genuinely hilarious.”
- “The controls are awkward, the graphics are poor, but the terrible voiceovers make for a comedic experience.”
- “You can't help but laugh at the atrocious voice acting; it adds a funny-bad quality to the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced with more creative development, as initial issues made it unplayable. However, recent updates have improved ship movement, making the game more enjoyable and manageable, though some lingering control issues remain. Overall, while there is potential for replayability, it still requires further refinement.
- “The concept of this game could have been pushed further with the right amount of creative forces wanting to make a great, replayable, and fun space shooter game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players noted a lack of enemy variety, which diminished their emotional engagement and sense of progression throughout the campaign. This absence of diversity contributed to a less impactful overall experience.