Galacide (2015) · Tastebuds

You command destructive ships to obliterate thousands of enemies, while weaving through intricate networks of invasive machine-organisms! Combining classic fast-paced shoot 'em up action with quick-thinking tactics of puzzlers, you must carefully match the right pieces to fly out of danger!

Shooter Puzzle Indie Arcade Action Science fiction shoot 'em upPlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiNov 20204/5 stars
When it comes to genre-blenders, few games do as good of a job as Galacide with its clever combination of shooting and puzzles.
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SelectButtonKevin MitchellNov 20207/10
Galacide is an intriguing and unique take on the side-scrolling shooter genre. The addition of match-3 tile puzzle mechanics keeps you engaged and forces you to be mindful of your position onscreen. The expert difficulty proved too much while playing alone, but I had a blast with four of us frantically trying to survive amongst the chaos.
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CompletexboxDan BoiseDec 202075/100
Galacide is definitely a great and unique entry in the intense shmup genre as it mixes the typical formula and adding a layer of puzzle to add a layer of strategy. Fans of the genre will definitely revel in this unique game, while puzzle fans might be turned off by the shmup mechanic of it. More companies should take chances like this. Fans of shump or puzzle games should definitely give this game a try.
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Pure NintendoKirk HinerNov 20206/10
Either a shoot 'em up with bubble popper elements or a match-four game with shmup tendences, Galacide is an interesting, visually appealing mash-up. It's something you're likely not used to seeing, but whether you find it successful will depend mostly upon what you like and dislike about each genre.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Puny Human
Publisher: Puny Human
Released: July 28, 2015
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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