Wrath and Retribution

Combat mechanics are great. There is a good variety of weapons and upgrades. Has decent replay value moving from rogue-like to casual space shooter once you have completed all the levels.

I had some fun with this but I keep getting a new game only screen when starting. I have saved the saved games folder many times but it's getting old trying to find a backup that doesn't say new game only and not continue. If I could find a solution to this I will update my review. I have played this game for 16 hours so it is fun. Only gripes I have with gameplay are the constant missiles that are fired at you to which there is no defense that I can see and the Banshees that are always instant death when they are present. I have played many many space games and this is by far the most difficult IMO. It needs balancing and a few tweaks and the new game issue fixed and then maybe it's ready for prime time.

It's a fun little space shooter even if it's a bit short on content. The main gameplay loop of collecting weapons will keep a player coming back for more pew pew. The one weakness is the enemy fighters. They do not maneuver the same as the player ship. I know this is done to make them harder, but it's a bit off putting seeing them make impossible turns. The capital ships are fun to engage due to being able to destroy them piece by piece. Two things I would change, would be the voice of the A.I. and having to go through the trouble of skipping the last battle cutscene every time.