Although I'm giving it a thumbs down, this is not a bad game-it's actually a good game, but when I compare it to the original Vortex Attack the problem for me is if you get this game, compared to the original all you seem to get so far are perhaps some bug fixes and an easier game, but otherwise it is largely the same. The gameplay itself is still fine, it's like a combination of Galaga & bullet hell shooters with a number of ships to unlock as you progress and local multiplayer for up to 3 people. The graphics look a little better than the first one, with additional filters unlockable during gameplay. If you didn't play the first one but are interested, definitely get this one instead as it feels like a more finished product. If you have the first one, the question is are potentially some minor bug fixes and more graphic options enough to justify buying the game again? I'm sticking with it but leaning towards no, I would rather the original have been fixed because it was a fine game i...
Vortex Attack EX
- Release Date:
- Oct 24, 2019
- Developer:
- KaleidoGames
- Publisher:
- KaleidoGames
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Features
- Up to 3 simultaneous local players
- 11 ship models (upgradeable up to 4 levels each)
- 4 levels of difficulty. Adapted for all skill levels.
- 2 Game dimensions: Metal and Neon Dimension. (affects difficulty and number of levels)
- 16 Unlockable game visual filters: Arcade, Phosphor CRT, VHS, B&W, Vintage, Lomo colours, Psychodelic, etc...
- Online leaderboards
- Sci-fi particles madness
- Tons of individual upgrades
- Hundreds of fun levels featuring the innovative Vortex System, bosses and bonus
- Multiplayer designed gameplay
- Action neo-retro FX and music
- Arcade coin-op: Design and integration
Game mechanics
The goal of each level is to destroy the vortices. Although some vortices will take several stage to destroy. Upon reaching a level where the vortex can be totally destroyed, it will unleash the most dangerous of its swarms to make things a lot harder for our players. The twist we've added in this game is that the vortex on each level will keep growing, throwing ever increasing waves of enemies to overwhelm the player, so that they must continually fight to push the vortex back. The game has been especially designed to play with up to 3 friends, although we're considering adding an optional fourth player based on player feedback.
To implode the vortices, the player must destroy enemies to collect their energy. On top of the vortex there are two spheres: The player level (blue sphere) and the vortex level (red sphere). When the energy item sent by the player reaches the vortex, the blue sphere shrinks the black hole, symbolized with the red sphere. But in the other hand the black hole is constantly growing stretching the blue sphere. The game ends when the blue sphere makes the red one disappear or the red one grows to its maximum size. The concept is kind of new, reuses the concept based in Beekyr and improves it by removing the unnecessary bits.
Game's history
The alien war machines caught us by surprise. A strange energy vortex appeared near colony Vehar-12, then they came, swarming from the centre of the vortex. The first attack was just over 20 Eartho-days ago and already eighteen colonies have been lost. 56 million souls, gone. Now they're approaching Earthos, our biggest colony. We're fighting back, but if it falls, we will be all but destroyed. The vortices had seemed all but indestructible. But now we have hope. Our technicians patched together a captured war machine, and discovered the key to the vortices, a new kind of energy they've dubbed 'Lumergy'. Our first tests of the device lead to an unexpected discovery. The energy used to create a vortex could also be used to destroy one. Using our modified war machine we can collect the Lumergy, and reverse its energy to collapse a vortex, destroying the swarm within. We can predict where the next vortex will open, and we can destroy it. We have only one chance at this, only one ship. Your only mission: Capture more ships and destroy the vortices. Save all of us.
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User Reviews
Vortex Attack EX is a more polished and has more content to from the first version , which to be honest is no bad thing. Now with unlockable scan line and filter options which is very cool. Also 2 game modes called neon and metal, plus lots of unlockable ships to look forward to as well and lots of other new content. But by far the best version of the 2 on here, buy hey I love this developers games so much that I own both, so yes call me mad I don't care. π If you have never bought any kaliedoscope games, well then I urge you to check the other games out to. From what I remember this is one guy mostly making them, which to be honest is amazing. So if you have never played this game, then don't waste anymore time and give it a go if you love arcade games,and the other kaliedoScope games to. π
This is not the typical bullet hell game as it looks like. I relax while I play it, while others stress me too much. It is important for me to have a shared screen co-op mode and it is one of the few that offers it, so I can play it with my familly. It has great online and local leaderboards, so you can position yourself among other players. You can use different ships with different stats, which you need ot unlock after some key bosses. The farther you go, the better ships you unlock. I recommend this version over the first one, because, here you have difficulty modes, improved leaderboard and better controller support in menus.
KaleidoGames makes the best shmups ever!!! PLEASE MAKE MORE!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Very good arcade style game.
Shucks. I bought this EX version the same time I bought the original Vortex Attack. Basically the same game, but this one is newer. Still, cannot complain since both versions are really fun, and I paid $1.99 for this (80% off) during a sale. Recommended for shooty game fans!
This is a graphical upgrade to the original and it also has a few new bells and whistles to make it feel newer than before. If you like vertical space shooters and want to get that sweet, sweet high school all over the world, give this a shot!!!!
This game is very disappointing. All the action is on one screen (i.e. your ship doesn't really pass over terrain or stars like in most Shmups. Also the enemies mostly sit there and do nothing.
Very fun modern take on classic 2D arcade shooters, mixing ideas from Space Invaders, bullet hell shooters and others.
This is a preview of first impressions only as I have played only 1.8 hours. What I can say now is that it is fun, very colorful, runs very smoothly and has a decent sound track too. I only play single player, but that's fine with this game. Glad I bought it, and anyone who likes a game with some character to it, arcade style shooter with leader board and plenty of achievments is sure to like it.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64bits
- Processor: Dual Core @ 2.4GHz (64bit)
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: ATI 7540HD
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 256 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible.
- Additional Notes: Min specs could be lower.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bits
- Processor: CPU DUAL CORE @ 3GHz
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 550 Ti
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 256 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible.
- Additional Notes: Tested in that hardware.
FAQ
How much does Vortex Attack EX cost?
Vortex Attack EX costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Vortex Attack EX?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64bits Processor: Dual Core @ 2.4GHz (64bit) Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: ATI 7540HD DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 256 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible. Additional Notes: Min specs could be lower. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bits Processor: CPU DUAL CORE @ 3GHz Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: GTX 550 Ti DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 256 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible. Additional Notes: Tested in that hardware.
What platforms is Vortex Attack EX available on?
Vortex Attack EX is available on Windows PC.
Is Vortex Attack EX worth buying?
Vortex Attack EX has 88% positive reviews from 16 players.
When was Vortex Attack EX released?
Vortex Attack EX was released on Oct 24, 2019.
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