Game

Galaxy Warfighter 2020

Developed by Qplaze

Shooter, Indie, Arcade, Action

Taking its roots from the classic games in the shoot'em up genre, «Galaxy Warfighter» conveys the old ideas in a new way. Piloting your fighter ship, you have to fight hordes of enemies with unpredictable strategies and attack schemes. Well, and if you think that the usual enemies are too easy, «Galaxy Warfighter» will put you face to face with the ruthless bosses. You should not underestimate them. The game will continue to increase in difficulty.

Shooter Indie Arcade ActionLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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Plot-driven, spare, unpretentious and grave.

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LadiesGamers.comJames LuffApr 2020
Galaxy Warfighter is a simple, to the point shmup. If you’re new to the genre this is a cheap way to test the water. More advanced shmup fans may find this just a little too simple. The later quarter of a game also starts to become quite the grind. By that I mean I had to repeat levels over and over until I had sufficient upgrades to progress. But if you want another coffee game, something to dive into for a few games now and then, Galaxy Warfighter will scratch that itch. Despite levels and bosses becoming repetitive I couldn’t help but be compelled to press on with this game until I fully conquered it. At least to give my pilot Hex the happy ending he deserved.
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NintendoWorldReportJordan RudekApr 20207/10
This isn’t the next great shoot-’em-up, but it’s competent and playable and accessible. Galaxy Warfighter would be a great game to introduce a new player to the genre, but it’s just as good at being a background activity. Even though seasoned pilots should probably steer clear, there’s room in the galaxy for new or laid back cadets to take this one for a spin.
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Pure NintendoMorgan TruderApr 20206/10
A paint by numbers entry into what's becoming an inflated genre but the gameplay can still be fun despite feeling repetitive, especially late on.
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Seafoam GamingConnor NicholsJul 20202/10
None of the previous games I’ve reviewed in my six years made me jump ship so early before I reviewed them, not even the awful Skunk Software titles. But there’s a first time for everything, and thus Galaxy Warfighter is the game most-likely to prompt snap judgement from a player based on how terrible it is. Look at the pretty screenshots, and keep on walking by.
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Worth PlayingCody MedellinJun 20204/10
Galaxy Warfighter is a better game if you're on iOS or Android. It wouldn't necessarily make it a masterpiece, but it is a more tolerable experience on devices that are made for your pocket. On the PC, however, the litany of issues plaguing the game design are too much to make this worthwhile when the platform has a near-limitless supply of better titles in the genre. Unless you really need Steam Achievements, pass on this one.
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About the game

Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Qplaze
Publisher: JoyBits
Released: April 16, 2020
Modes: Single player

IGDB rating 4.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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