Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story

Cette fois, il s’agit de reprendre les pixels du jeu original pour proposer du bourrin, du shoot’em up à la fois rogue-like, basé sur la découverte d’équipiers qui viennent se greffer au vaisseau principal. On peut alors changer la formation, l’espacer ou la ranger, de façon à faire plus de dégats ou en prendre moins, c’est selon. Là aussi, Lazy Galaxy Rebel Story n’a rien de vraiment original à proposer mais honnêtement, ce que vous voyez là donne envie d’être joué, non ?

There wasn't many PC shoot'em up after about 2000 except arcade ports. This game reminds me of 90's PC shoot'em up now we can't see many. Control is very fluid and hit sound and music is so good that it got rid of my stress. Story mode is rather easy and can easily complete in an hour(I was little bit bored) but normal mode or hard mode is the pinnacle of the game. I would recommend those who misses 90's PC shoot'em up or finding modern shoot'em up game with retro vibe. PC에서는 오락실 게임의 포트 이외에는 슈팅 게임을 많이 볼 수 없었습니다. 이 게임은 오늘날 많이 볼 수 없는 90년대 PC 슈팅 게임을 떠올리게 합니다. 조작은 매우 자연스럽고 타격감과 강렬한 음악이 제 스트레스를 풀어 주었습니다. 스토리 모드는 좀 쉽고 지루해 질 수 있지만 보통모드와 어려운 모드는 정말 재밌습니다. 90년대 PC 슈팅 게임을 그리워 하거나 레트로 감성의 현대 슈팅 게임을 찾는 분에게 추천 드립니다.

A simple enough co-op supported shump, with an interesting mechanic - rescue and recruit ships to help. Artistic pixel design is where this really sines though, great looking characters and ships! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVtIhJeARto

[h1]机器人的太空史诗[/h1] 弹幕游戏一直以高难度让玩家望而却步，为了降低难度玩家只能记住每个敌人出现的时机和位置，俗称背版。 而这款游戏让roguelike和弹幕游戏结合在一起，用随机降低了弹幕的难度，也增添了乐趣。 [h1]与朋友共同冒险[/h1] 游戏开始时玩家扮演的机器人被唤醒，却发现许多星球已经被章鱼人侵略，于是它决定和同伴一起摧毁章鱼人的阴谋。 玩家开始时可以选择2个飞机，收集糖果可以解锁其余4个。 每个机体都有各自的子弹和各自的技能，在进行到关卡的一半时可以更换子弹适应情况。技能条自动恢复，有紧急情况需要主动施放避免被击落。 在关卡中一直击落敌机可以让分数倍率上涨，倍率越高分数上升越快，如果被击中倍率会降低，直到被弹太多变回1。 此外机器人在航行中会遇到各种各样的同伴，这6个同伴会作为僚舰一起攻击，同时有各自的技能帮助机器人。虽然不能直接操纵，玩家可以改变队形来提高火力和回避子弹。 每次只能有两个僚机，击败敌人会得到对应的经验值来解锁新的技能。这些技能是自动释放的，不用担心操作问题。 一旦僚机被击落，下一关会有其他同伴作为替补出现，帮助机器人走下去。 [h1]像素与摇滚[/h1] 游戏全程都是像素风格，并且做到了粗中有细。壮丽的太空，飞机下的住宅区和机器人身体的细节都很好的表现出来。 而bgm都是电音摇滚，听着让人热血澎湃，情绪高昂。 但音效做的稍差，击落敌机时有些拖沓，最好变得爽快一些。 [h1]成也随机，败也随机[/h1] 虽然写明是roguelike游戏，但我觉得其中为了降低难度随机要素变得有些少了。 关卡中的随机是分为不同的几段，相同的一段中敌人出现的时机和位置完全相同，也就是所谓的伪随机。这样带来的坏处就是时间一长可玩度就降低，最后觉得关卡千篇一律最终厌烦。 希望以后可以改进这一点。 [h1]总结[/h1] 这个游戏最近打折幅度比较大，如果你是弹幕游戏爱好者这款游戏可能并不会让你满意，如果想体验一下弹幕游戏我觉得可以试试，较低的门槛和可爱的机器人一定会吸引你。

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1 dollar for maybe 2 hours of decent shootemup action, not great not terrible. The ally relationship gimmick is mostly irrelevant unless you plan on replaying this game dozens of times, and from what little I've seen by completing three runs it doesn't look like it has anything interesting to offer anyways. I would suggest playing through the Frantic series and Legacy of the Elder Star before considering this one, given how they're free games of significantly higher quality.

[h1]A hit-or-miss roguelite but a good short shmup[/h1] The developers decided it was time to reinvent the shmup, which initiative I can only applaud. Exploiting the replayability aspect of a roguelite sounded great on paper. But the first impression is very mixed. When playing a roguelite, you generally expect a bit of diversity in the runs and the possibility of using various strategies in function of whatever powers you can unlock within runs or in-between runs. There is literally zero variety here and the levels are chained in the same sequence, like in any traditional shmup, withouth variability. And no strategy either. The friends' powers don't really bring anything else than "more power" or "more health regen" to your gameplay. You can unlock some non-gameplay elements in the form of dialogs between your party members which, if you unlock all of them, give you access to the real ending. This sounded like a good idea, unfortunately the dialogs here are a bit cringe and amateurish at first sight, with grammatical errors. Unlocking the good ending seems definitely not worth the dozens of playthroughs it requires. Or is it? Despite all that, the shmup part is pretty good, in fact even better than a lot of indie shmups, even though the presentation is very modest and un-spectacular. So you'll probably accept to replay it a couple times before shelving the game. Then you might get used to the dialogs and realize that the repetitivity of the run kinda work on the long time. Especially when each run becomes easier and easier with supplementary unlocks. You can enter a "zone" and play it like solitaire as a way to pass time or empty your mind. So if you play it in that way, the "roguelite" aspect is okay and works pretty well. Pretty much the same as a "clicker game", which is the devs' original specialization. In the later half of the game you unlock enough ships and powers for some nice interactions to start happen in your play-style. So it's cheap and even cheaper on a sale and even as just a one-time shmup it's extremely correct with coherent graphics and good gameplay, so why not? [h1](follow my curator page [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33882793/]GenXPlayers[/url] for more retro and indie reviews)[/h1]

Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story, developed and published by Coldwild Games, is a charming yet challenging take on the shoot ’em up genre that manages to blend retro arcade sensibilities with modern roguelite progression. It’s a modestly scaled game that wears its inspirations on its sleeve but introduces enough unique elements to carve out its own personality. At its heart, it’s a story about rebellion and rediscovery, told through a mix of fast-paced bullet-hell combat and the quiet camaraderie between a small fleet of freedom fighters. The experience is deliberately concise, structured around quick, replayable runs rather than sprawling campaigns, but within that framework, it finds room for personality and a surprising amount of depth. You play as H-34-RT, a sentient robot who awakens aboard a derelict space station, haunted by fragmented memories of a galaxy consumed by war. The dominant alien force, known as the O’Xelg, has crushed civilization, leaving only scattered remnants of resistance. As you emerge from dormancy, you set out to rebuild a rebellion—one ally at a time—piloting through waves of enemies across hostile sectors of space. The story itself is simple but endearing, told with a light touch that suits the game’s pacing. It never overwhelms the action with exposition, but through small snippets of dialogue and character interactions, it builds a sense of purpose and companionship that gives context to the chaos. There’s a melancholy undercurrent to H-34-RT’s quest; you’re not just fighting to survive, but to remember what it means to be part of something greater. Mechanically, Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story adheres to the fundamentals of the shoot ’em up genre while introducing distinctive twists that make it feel fresh. You start each mission with a single ship and gradually expand your squad by rescuing allies during your journey. Each rescued ally joins your formation, adding to your firepower and altering the way you approach combat. The formation system allows you to position your fleet strategically, switching between spread patterns for coverage or tight alignments for concentrated damage. It’s a small but impactful mechanic that adds a layer of tactical depth beyond simple reflex-based dodging. As your team grows, the battlefield becomes both more chaotic and more powerful, turning what began as a lone ship’s struggle into a symphony of laser fire and explosions. Progression in Rebel Story is shaped by light roguelite elements that encourage experimentation rather than grind. Each completed level rewards you with a choice of upgrades—extra damage, speed boosts, shield enhancements, or special attacks—that subtly change the feel of your run. Because the game is designed to be replayed, these upgrades create variety between sessions, letting you fine-tune your squad to suit different playstyles. Unlike most games in the genre, leveling up your allies isn’t achieved through experience or kill counts; instead, their bond with you strengthens over time. This concept of relationship-based growth lends an unexpected sense of intimacy to the experience. It’s not just your reflexes that improve, but your sense of connection with your team—a rare sentiment in a genre defined by mechanical precision. Visually, Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story embraces a pixel-art style that evokes the look of classic 16-bit shooters without feeling overly nostalgic. The color palette is vibrant but restrained, giving each level a distinct identity without overwhelming the screen. Enemy designs are simple but readable, and the backgrounds—ranging from debris-filled asteroid fields to alien warzones—help sustain the game’s pacing with visual variety. The pixel art is complemented by a synth-driven soundtrack that pulses with energy, reinforcing the game’s sense of momentum. The music doesn’t seek to dominate your attention but blends seamlessly with the rhythm of dodging and firing, keeping you in the zone as bullets flood the screen. The presentation overall is clean and coherent, prioritizing clarity and rhythm over spectacle. In terms of difficulty, Rebel Story strikes a balance that welcomes both newcomers and veterans. The lower “Story Mode” provides a forgiving introduction with boosted health and simplified encounters, allowing players to enjoy the narrative without frustration. On higher settings, however, the game becomes a true test of reflexes, with dense bullet patterns and aggressive enemy formations that demand constant movement and focus. The inclusion of multiple ships, each with different traits and special abilities, adds further replayability. Some are fast and agile, while others are slower but heavily armored, and learning how to utilize each effectively becomes a rewarding challenge. The game also offers local cooperative play, turning the chaos into a shared experience—an excellent addition that captures the spirit of old arcade cabinets where teamwork and friendly competition coexisted. Where the game falters is in its limited scope and occasional repetitiveness. With eight levels in total, the structure can feel predictable after a few runs, and while enemy patterns evolve, they rarely surprise beyond the first few encounters. The boss fights, though well-designed and visually striking, occasionally lean on repetition rather than escalation. Once you’ve mastered their patterns, the sense of discovery diminishes, leaving the focus squarely on performance rather than novelty. The narrative, while charming in its minimalism, never fully develops its characters or world beyond a handful of intriguing ideas. You get glimpses of a larger universe—the mysterious O’Xelg, the fallen civilizations, the lonely AI awakening—but those ideas remain surface-level. Yet in some ways, this restraint feels intentional; Rebel Story isn’t trying to tell a grand epic but rather a quiet, focused tale of resistance. The accessibility and polish are commendable for an indie project of this scale. The controls are fluid and responsive whether you play with a keyboard, controller, or mouse-only setup. Coldwild Games also continued to support the title post-release with updates that refined balance, added accessibility options, and improved input responsiveness. Performance is solid across the board, running smoothly even on lower-end systems. It’s a reminder that simplicity, when handled with care, can deliver a satisfying gameplay loop without unnecessary complexity or technical hurdles. The minimalist presentation also means load times are instant, making it easy to jump back into the action for quick sessions. Ultimately, Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a modest but heartfelt entry in the shoot ’em up genre. It’s not about innovation through spectacle but about refining familiar mechanics into something polished, thoughtful, and replayable. Its combination of roguelite progression, squad-based strategy, and understated storytelling gives it a distinctive rhythm—a game that feels as comfortable for short bursts as it does for extended sessions. While it lacks the intensity or grand scale of genre titans, it compensates with charm, sincerity, and careful design. Coldwild Games has created a project that feels personal, a small rebellion of its own in a galaxy crowded with louder, flashier titles. For players who enjoy classic arcade shooting wrapped in a modern indie spirit, Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story offers a surprisingly rich journey through the stars, one that’s both nostalgic and quietly original. Rating: 7/10

30 years from its launch, and no space shooter can beat Tyrian. What a shame. 2/10.

A very nice shoot-them-up, a real labour of love, and some very nice and fresh ideas, like the way your wingmen get better the more you make them fight together...nice characters, good lore and dialogues, 3 diffculty levels, challenging but very playable. I you like the genre, with a twist, and a soul..you have to give this one a try.