Distant Space Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-18
- Simple and approachable gameplay
- Classic 80s arcade shooter tribute
- Fun and simple arcade experience
- Extremely short completion time
- Game is boring and monotonous
- Boss health bars missing
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 51%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 49%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 744
- Negative points
- 861
- Gameplay points
- 878
- Perf. points
- 21
- Rec. points
- 232
- Misc points
- 566
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Simple and approachable gameplay
| Players consistently describe the gameplay as simple, easy to pick up, and relaxing. It is fun and enjoyable despite its simplicity. | 32% |
Classic 80s arcade shooter tribute
| The game is praised as a nice throwback to classic 80s arcade shooters, capturing the retro aesthetic and feel. It reminds players of old-school arcade space shooters. | 23% |
Fun and simple arcade experience
| Reviewers find it a fun, short, and easy-to-understand arcade game. It is considered a pleasant and addictive arcade experience. | 18% |
Low difficulty
| The difficulty is not high, making it accessible. It is not difficult and offers just a light challenge. | 14% |
Suited for short play sessions
| The game is great for short gaming sessions, working well for quick breaks. It is perfect for 30-60 minute play sessions. | 13% |
Overall fun game
| Players generally find the game fun, with some describing it as an incredibly fun short game. It is a funny little game that provides enjoyment. | 13% |
Old-school arcade feel
| The game successfully recreates the feel of playing an old arcade machine on modern technology. Its gameplay is inspired by iconic arcade machines. | 13% |
Achievement icons are nice
| The achievement icons are considered nice and good for customizing profiles. They have letters and are visually appealing. | 10% |
Great overall game
| Reviewers state that everything else about the game is great and the game is good overall. It is described as fine and great. | 10% |
Includes trading cards
| The game includes trading cards and achievements, which is a positive for collectors. Collectible cards are available for those who purchased it. | 10% |
Good for killing time
| It is okay for passing boredom and killing time. It serves as a decent time-waster. | 10% |
Pleasant music
| The music is described as pleasant and good, adding a nice touch to the game. It enhances the overall experience. | 10% |
Space Invaders-like game
| The game is a nice Space Invaders-like game, with some calling it a fun little space invaders game. It is a pretty good copy of Space Invaders. | 8% |
44 easy achievements
| There are 44 easy achievements that can be obtained quickly. All achievements can be completed with ease. | 8% |
All achievements in 30 minutes
| All achievements can be completed in about 30 minutes. The short completion time makes it easy to get all achievements quickly. | 8% |
Dynamic and engaging gameplay
| The gameplay is super dynamic and can really suck you in. It is exciting and intense, keeping players engaged. | 8% |
Very short completion time
| The whole game can be finished in about 20 minutes. Some players report finishing it in about 24 minutes. | 8% |
Easy and intuitive controls
| The controls are easy and feel good. They are simple and intuitive, enhancing the pick-up-and-play nature. | 8% |