Galactic Plague 2000

I really enjoyed this shmup much more than I thought I would. Dev listens to feedback and has been improving it since launch too. It plays a lot like Galaga except this game is much better because you can get upgrades to your ship and combine what you want to match your play-style. Graphics are colorful and music is pretty good too. There's 9 worlds with dozens of levels and a boss at the end of each world. You earn XP points for every kill which you use to get permanent upgrades. I think that would classify this as rogue-lite. Theres also survival mode (endless) for extra challenge. Leaderboards are included as well as retro mode with optional CRT curve and scanlines, or you can turn these off for a more crisp, clean presentation. I usually always go for the crisp presentation but this game i turned the scanline effect on as it looks really nice in my opinion. Steam achievements are done really well and there's a lot of them which is great too. Dev has been adding many QOL features and extra touches here and there that has improved the game a lot which i think should get more sales and attention. If you enjoy shmups please give this game a shot, its pretty good!!

Great Game! Pure nostalgia with a fresh twist! I remember playing The Galactic Plague on my Amstrad, and this really feels like a modern evolution. The progression and ship upgrades are super satisfying, and there are tons of weapons to customize your ship.

first of all my apologies for reviewing this game very lately considering I bought it when it has been released. I wanted to be able to play it more before reviewing it. the graphics are great, with very beautiful colors. music and sound are excellent as well. I like the gameplay very much, the game is very fun to play! It's been made with so much care. I don't play indie game very often, thinking there are new games I like, and tons of classic ones as well. It's especially true for shoot them up games, which is a kind of games I love since the late 80s. I enjoy this game very much, and will keep playing it. I strongly recommend it!

Un shooter como los de antaño, dispara sin parar porque se llena la pantalla de marcianitos ansiosos por matarte. Sencillo en su planteamiento pero complejo y completo en su desarrollo; mejoras de nave, disparos, velocidades y encima con un modo historia que ayuda a adentrarte en esta plaga. Varios mundos, varios escenarios....Totalmente recomendable. ¡Ah! y de muy bonita estética con un filtro retro que mola más que el HD. Me reafirmo a todo lo dicho. Rejugable por pique, uffff

Fiquei agradavelmente surpreso com o jogo. Ele começa com um ritmo um pouco lento, mas à medida que você avança, fica mais divertido e desafiador. Não é um jogo como os outros, tem um toque especial que o diferencia dos demais. Não é uma grande revolução que esteja inovando nada novo, mas tem um ponto de jogo que faz você voltar para tentar avançar e derrotar os níveis que aparecem no seu caminho. Pelo preço reduzido, vale muito a pena tê-lo e se divertir um pouco, mudando um pouco o jogo que está no Steam, que acaba sendo sempre o mesmo.

Ya me he terminado el juego y me ha encantado. Un shmup clásico muy interesante. Al principio empieza suavecito con su tutorial y todo, pero luego… ¡boom! Los últimos mundos se ponen intensos de verdad. Y cuando mejoras la nave, madre mía, es otro rollo: un arsenal brutal y habilidades por todas partes. La diferencia se nota y mucho. Eso sí, consejo de veterano: ¡no quites el ojo de la parte baja de la pantalla! Un despiste tonto y pierdes una vida como quien no quiere la cosa. 😅 La música me ha flipado, y los desafíos extra son una locura. El mundo retro es mi favorito: solo jefazos y todo lleno de guiños a joyas arcade de toda la vida. En resumen: gran juego, gran banda sonora, y grandes sudores en los últimos niveles. ¡Recomendado para los que buscan un buen reto espacial!

It is a great game, it starts very slowly with a simplicity and ease in the enemies, but gradually adds difficulty to the game. You progressively improve your ship and there are times when you need a lot of patience and expertise to overcome all the maps. Possibly, it is not a game made for all the general public, but it breaks that established aesthetic of always playing the same prototypes of games that are on Steam. It is not a very long adventure so that it does not become heavy, but not short either so that you do not stay with the desire to see more of the game. It is true that it could improve many artistic aspects of the game, but if you're not one of those people who judge something by only its exterior, inside there is a good game to have a good time and enjoy with a friend or a son and destroy every bug that crosses in front.

I think it's a great game. I still have a lot to explore, but I'm glad I was invited to try it out. I think they've put a lot of content into it, and it offers hours of fun. It's worth buying the game when it's on sale. I don't think the price is excessive for the content it offers. I really like the survival mode. I think I'll have to upgrade my ship before I can try to get a good score and be among the top players.

A good, cheap and fun 'survivor like' SHMUP. Lots of different modes too.

A great arcade shooter: fun, direct, and just the right amount of challenge. The Bottom Line: Galactic Plague 2000 is a solid shmup. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it executes the basics very well. It’s an honest game: you jump in, shoot everything that moves, die, try again, and have fun in the process. The Good: Well-Made Visuals: The game looks good. The option to toggle between modern visuals and "retro" mode (with CRT filters) is a really cool touch that pleases both nostalgia fans and those who prefer cleaner graphics. Fluid Gameplay: The controls are responsive, which is essential in this genre. The ship moves exactly how you want it to, so when you die, you feel like it was your fault, not the game's. Soundtrack: The music matches the frenetic action perfectly. It might not be something you’d listen to outside the game, but it does a great job of keeping the energy up. Good Challenge: The game doesn't hand you victory on a silver platter. The bosses have interesting patterns and require focus, but nothing feels impossible or unfair after a few tries. Conclusion: If you like the genre and want something to unwind and test your reflexes with, Galactic Plague 2000 is worth the investment. It’s a fun, competent game that delivers good entertainment without promising to be more than it actually is.