1917 - The Alien Invasion DX Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-03
- Beautiful retro graphics praised
- Excellent shoot em up gameplay
- Soundtrack and music praised
- Power shots underwhelming weapons
- Gameplay mediocre and uninspired
- Poor graphics visual clarity
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 100%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 0%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 68%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 32%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 285
- Negative points
- 210
- Gameplay points
- 238
- Perf. points
- 9
- Rec. points
- 67
- Misc points
- 97
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Graphics are beautiful and retro
| The graphics are widely praised for being beautiful, colorful, and eye-catching, with a strong retro arcade aesthetic. The pixel art is also specifically commended. | 54% |
Excellent shoot 'em up gameplay
| The game is recognized as a great shoot 'em up, with addictive bullet hell mechanics and a good tribute to retro arcade shooters. Players find it very enjoyable. | 42% |
Soundtrack and music praised
| The soundtrack and music are frequently highlighted as a strong point, with many calling it superb or very good. Sound effects also receive positive mentions. | 37% |
Game is fun and exciting
| Players consistently praise the game for being fun, exciting, and worth playing. The gameplay feel and overall design are highly appreciated. | 34% |
Challenging but fair difficulty
| The game offers a challenging experience that is not too hard or too easy, striking a good balance. Players find the difficulty fair and enjoyable. | 32% |
Controls are smooth and responsive
| Players report that the game controls perfectly, with smooth and responsive handling. The game supports multiple input methods, including keyboard, gamepad, and arcade stick. | 29% |
Nostalgic arcade feel
| The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, with graphics and gameplay reminiscent of 80s and 90s arcade shooters. This retro presentation is a major appeal. | 25% |
Varied enemies and attack patterns
| The game features a variety of enemy types with unique attack patterns and bullet layouts, adding depth and replayability. This variety is a key positive point. | 19% |
Multiple ships and game modes
| The game includes four different ships, with two of them representing different game modes, enhancing replayability. This variety is appreciated by players. | 11% |
Unique narrative experience
| The game offers a unique narrative experience and a fun story, which adds to its overall appeal. This is a notable positive aspect for some players. | 10% |
Compact stage length
| Stages are compact, lasting about five minutes, which makes the game easy to pick up and play. This pacing is seen as a positive feature. | 10% |
Two fire modes add variety
| The game offers two fire modes from the start: a weak spread shot and a narrow focused barrage. This provides strategic variety in gameplay. | 10% |
Great value for the price
| Players feel the game is worth its price, offering good playtime and enjoyment. The value proposition is seen as excellent. | 10% |