I never thought that this game has so few reviews (or maybe something happened them), but, honestly, it felt like an AAA game to me back when I played it, I really liked it, and it felt cool. It has nice combat mechanics and visuals and sounds and music and voice acting. And different weapons that you can upgrade, and it feels rewarding. What adds variety is that story is not completely static, but seasons have several stories mixed up in random order. And music, it can change slightly in real-time when you get close to certain objects, that's some nice sound design. What felt strange, though, is that there are few cases where you can use rockets. They are powerful indeed and boost your planning ability because they should be used as a last resort. But maybe it would be nice to add some sort of bonus level where you could use rockets as much as you want, just to let the player see that cool animation a little more.
GALAK-Z
- Release Date:
- Oct 29, 2015
- Metacritic:
- 78
- Developer:
- 17-BIT
- Publisher:
- 17-BIT
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
Prepare for the bar to be raised on deep-space 2D dog-fighting! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I. and physics-driven open-world action game, viewed through the lens of the classic 16-bit space shooter. Powered by the next-generation Cyntient AI platform, GALAK-Z puts players in control of anime-inspired spacecraft inhabiting procedurally generated worlds.
In GALAK-Z both stealth and skill are required to defeat truly intelligent enemies. You will be forced to outsmart enemies that think, react and cooperate like seasoned pilots! Master your ship’s sublimely-honed controls as you blast enemies, unleash missile salvos, and even toss your opponents, mech-style, to their explosive demise.
Recently added, Arcade Mode lets you replay failed missions any number of times without losing all of your saved progress. Rogue Mode retains GALAK-Z’s original white-knuckle roguelike challenge that harkens back to the 16-bit era of gaming. Rogue mode will always be available if and when you’re looking to test your skill and bravery by putting everything on the line, every mission.
Players will be forced to outmaneuver, outgun and outsmart enemies that think, react and cooperate like seasoned pilots. Both stealth and skill are required to defeat enemy squads in a brutal game of cat and mouse. Prepare for an enemy that comes alive like never before!
- Exclusive Guest Star: Juan from Guacamelee featured as an enemy unit in the game!
- New The Void DLC w/ endless gameplay and Online Leaderboards and a Daily Challenge
- ARCADE mode with per-Mission checkpoints
- Procedurally-assembled levels
- Physics based combat simulator!
- Advanced enemy A.I for intense dogfights!
- Scripted missions and ‘roguelite’ structure
- Resource-based, progressive weapons system
- Inspired by 70s / 80s anime and arcade shooters
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User Reviews
i have 86 hours on this game as of writing this, i'm sure that says enough great game, the storyline is good and the more intricate lore details are very interesting to me. the void is a very fun mode to play despite the difficulty at later levels, and the controls are good too. i highly recommend this game to people who like action and stuff, this got me hooked on spaceship shooter games
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.6 GHz) / AMD Athlon 64 X2 (2.6 GHz)
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 2900 XT (512 MB) / GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Gamepad, Mouse and Keyboard Support
FAQ
How much does GALAK-Z cost?
GALAK-Z costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for GALAK-Z?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.6 GHz) / AMD Athlon 64 X2 (2.6 GHz) Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2900 XT (512 MB) / GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad, Mouse and Keyboard Support
What platforms is GALAK-Z available on?
GALAK-Z is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is GALAK-Z worth buying?
GALAK-Z has 100% positive reviews from 2 players. Metacritic score: 78/100.
When was GALAK-Z released?
GALAK-Z was released on Oct 29, 2015.
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