ZANGEKI WARP
- February 15, 2017
- ASTRO PORT
Get on SteamZANGEKI WARP is a fast-paced hack and slash game set in a futuristic sci-fi world. As a skilled space warrior, players must battle through waves of enemies using katanas and other weapons. The game features time warping abilities to help players avoid enemy attacks and strategically plan their next move. With intense action, varied levels, and multiple difficulty settings, ZANGEKI WARP offers a challenging and exciting experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The warp mechanic is innovative and adds a unique layer of strategy to the gameplay, allowing players to dodge attacks and engage enemies effectively.
- The game features responsive controls and engaging level design, providing a fun and challenging experience for fans of the shoot 'em up genre.
- There is a good variety of difficulty levels and upgrade options, enhancing replayability and allowing players to customize their gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from unfair level design, with instant-kill traps and hazards that appear without warning, leading to a frustrating trial-and-error experience.
- Graphics and sound design are considered subpar, resembling older Flash games and lacking in polish.
- Some achievements are bugged and may not unlock properly, which can detract from the overall experience for completionists.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Zangeki Warp features a unique and engaging gameplay experience centered around its innovative warp mechanics, allowing players to teleport across the screen while dealing damage to enemies. The controls are responsive, and the level design cleverly incorporates the warp ability, making for a fun and strategic shoot 'em up experience. Players appreciate the depth added by the mechanics, which require skillful maneuvering and planning to master.
“The controls feel responsive, the overall gameplay feels very fun, and the warp ability is a nice touch.”
“Zangeki Warp is a side-scrolling shooter where you have the ability to freely teleport to anywhere on screen, leaving a cool 'anime slice' every time you do so! The level designers created absolutely mind-bending levels and bosses with this mechanic in mind.”
“This is such a shame, as Zangeki Warp truly shines when it's all about using the warp mechanic correctly to dodge enemy bullets, traverse the terrain, or take multiple enemies out with a well-placed slash attack.”
“Zangeki Warp was a shoot 'em up that required me to stubbornly smash my head against the wall until I learned how to use its warp mechanics beyond passing through barriers.”
“With the warp mechanic letting you go anywhere on screen, warping into a wall predictably kills you as well.”
“Not all unique mechanics work in shmups for me.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them unappealing and reminiscent of a student project, while others appreciate the unique art style and retro aesthetic. Despite the varied opinions on visual quality, many agree that the graphics complement the game's overall experience, particularly in enhancing its creepy horror elements.
“Love the art style to death.”
“Creepy horror aesthetics work nicely for the game, even though I'm not too much into the mud and gore color scheme myself.”
“Overall, while it graphically looks like something made for a student project in GameMaker, don't let the visual fidelity fool you - this is a solid outing, and if you're a fan of shmups, definitely worth the reasonable asking price of $6 USD (at the time of review) for such a polished product.”
“The graphics are not to my liking.”
“Also, the graphics are hideous.”
“Overall, while it graphically looks like something made for a student project in GameMaker, don't let the visual fidelity fool you.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its distinct, otherworldly instrumental style, setting it apart from other titles by Astro Port. It complements the retro graphics and high difficulty, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Users appreciate the quality of both the music and sound effects.
“The music is distinct from other Astro Port titles, featuring a more otherworldly instrumental style.”
“Good music and sound effects that don't interfere with the enjoyment of the game.”
“Retro graphics paired with a perfect acid soundtrack create a high difficulty experience.”
“The music is distinct from other Astro Port titles, having a more otherworldly instrumental feel.”
“The sound and music are not up to par with what I expected.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through multiple difficulty modes, encouraging players to revisit challenges without expecting leniency.
“Tons of replay value.”
“Various difficulty modes for replayability, and don't expect the game to give you mercy.”
“The various difficulty modes offer some replayability, but don't expect the game to go easy on you.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game may require disabling fullscreen optimization on Windows to prevent the taskbar from appearing during fullscreen mode. This adjustment is necessary for a smoother gaming experience.
“Before the actual review: thanks to how Windows functions, you may need to disable fullscreen optimization on the executable, or the taskbar may show up in fullscreen. For the sake of space, I'll just let you Google, Bing, or use whatever search engine of your choice to find a how-to on that.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, I still experience lag and long loading times, which is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
