Gemini Strike: Space Shooter App Reviews

Most amazing and favorite game on the entire appstore, this game is so much worth getting and am surprised its free, would buy for $5 at most!

UPDATE: game still needs more backstory. Heard from somewhere that the game was only meant to go up around level 20 in the level of detail that theyve shown, and then eventually dropped off in terms of quality because of budgeting. MAKE SOME NEW CONTENT PLEEAAASEE. I have a ton of credits and blue thingies collecting dust because Im done the game and bored yet still cant delete the game because its so good! Maybe survival mode, upgradable fifth slot and in-game messaging would be nice. Also, its a sly move that you guys increase difficulty incrementally even if youre on the same level for a long time (in my case level 100). How am I supposed to enjoy the game when even full gold gear cant beat a regular boss?!?! Played through the entire game- it was a journey in itself, and I am happy to see through it to the end. Gameplay turned into a bit of a drag from 70 onwards, as by then I have pretty much mastered the system and can go through the game without head-banging in frustration for the lack of equipment upgrades. (Grinding for gear mostly happened around levels 30, 40 and 60) Couple points for the devs: - the bug for the last dialogue in 100.6 STILL needs fixing. It wouldve been nice to see what months of work finally amounts to, in the end. - the storyline was unfulfilling in the end! It was almost cheezily optimistic in the beginning, and the ending just leaves too much to be desired. - add-friend function barely works. I dont know if it was just me or if it applied to everyone, but I have NEVER been able to see an allied ship, much less add them as a friend. Not a huge complaint here though. - game center needs more trophies/leaderboards! Gamecenter integration is nice, but I think we need more endgame awards to really reward those who stuck to the game. Leaderboards for total kills and/or highest combined stats would be nice too. - again, the final storyline. Now, I might be going overboard with this request, but- wouldnt it be nice if we get a little end-game animation? We have never really seen our pilot in motion, and this can give him/her more life than text could ever say. - needs more game modes. Campaign, then side game modes? Maybe endless survival, or convoy protection? How about a mission where we physically protect the base from shootable missiles? Variations can really spice up the game. - certain bosses need balancing. There was a couple of bosses that, with EMP and/or phoenix projectiles filling the entire screen, were downright impossible to beat without dying a couple of times in a single mission. The missiles that come with these bosses dont help the cause, either. - burn effects need balancing too. After an EMP lockdown, getting hit by burn bosses is my (second) worst nightmare. One wrong move, and Im toast and in need of a respawn. - it would be nice for common bosses to have an extremely tiny chance to get gold and purple cargo too... A windfall every once in a blue moon never stops improving my mood! Props to the devs for making this game! Loved the storyline (up until the very last bit, partly because I couldnt see it), and I will hungrily await for the next update. PS to the ppl who read this review to the end: heres my two cents worth of advice. Buy anvindr and/or akama, and dont buy anything else in ships. (I used akama for 80% of my journey, and nearly always equipped vampire strike to battles.) Save at least 40 credits till level 90, then go all out on the black market crate spree. It makes the final levels feel like a cakewalk, and you can appreciate the storyline more when you get a break from all the level grinding. Youre welcome folks. My ingame username is Unicorn by the way, if you want to use me as your wingman anytime soon. 9k+ total stat points, and accepting all requests.

Unimpressive, at best

Its a really good game but theres only one problem, it doesnt have any audio please fix.

I bought some credits at the very beginning of the game, just to play a little more and to say thanks to the devs. Im on 19.4 now, and am enjoying the pace of the game without any in-app purchases. Some things I wish I knew to start: - dont spend credits on anything but black market items and occasionally to complete a special mission - dont buy credits; watch all the "transmissions" (ads, very clever) as soon as you can, and fly the special missions when they come up. This gives you credits at a rate that keeps the game challenging but possible - when you run out of lives, put the game down. I love the time limited life restoring feature, and how they explain it in-game. Stretches the gameplay out over a couple weeks. - after the first 5-10 levels the cargo you find in a normal level is almost not worth it. Spend credits for the black market or special mission cargo, and use crystal money to pump up the stats. Crystals are cheap, time wise. I only have to farm once a week or so now, which keeps it fun. - the items in the next stage are much more powerful than the items in previous stages. Its worth it to save your credits until you cant beat the stage youre on with your current items. One or two new black market items usually gives me enough power to continue. - use the relative co trip scheme so you can see your ship (otherwise its under your thumb) - in order to beat the game, you actually have to get pretty good at it. 5 stars. This is probably one of the best iPhone games Ive played (I love space shmups though). Pretty excited to see where the narrative goes over the next 80 levels. Ive heard it thins out; developers, if you read this, a full narrative to the end of the game would be my number one request. Id even pay for it as dlc. If you want a hard, rewarding shmup, with a good storyline and interesting weapon/item combinations, I highly recommend.

Awesome game. I love playing it. Game needs an update to truly reset story without losing ship upgrades. Also secret cargo needs to give more powerful secret weapons after you pass like level 75.

The first boss does 1/3 your hp in 1 hit and its near impossible to beat that guy. Would be better if I didnt have to buy upgrades to make that boss closer then near impossible to beat

Epic

Pretty addictive for a phone game. Great graphics. Gameplay is challenging but fun.

I love this game I specifically requested to find something like Galaga or better this is actually much more better than I expected ! Im always playing this game instead of being on Facebook or playing candy crush , this is a must have for every iPhone 6 user !

I think Id like it well enough, but I cant get past the boss on the tutorial.

This game is sweeter than sweet cream!

Best app EVER need an update

I was just looking for a simple space game but then I found this and saw it was like Galiga and started playing really got into the story and mechanics and think its the space shooter ever

A superbly challenging & entertaining space shooter. Absolutely worth a try, though youll have to choose between online or offline mode, & I dont believe you can switch back (with that particular game file). But even offline, the game is reminiscent of retro, in a very good way.

This game is just dumb what else can I say? When the 2nd boss at the very beginning of the game disables your ship for 3 seconds every time you get hit, and all every single missile chases you around the screen 35 times, I delete a piece of trash app from my device

This game, I admit its fun and addicting but why make these bosses harder than ever I remember the old arcade games and they were a whole lot easier I see this game and theres constant die, die, die, and die during the bosses theres like a million bullets getting shot each second and its kind of immense bull crap that I cant shoot and kill the first boss because theres bullets getting shot in every direction I cant even concentrate on what the purpose is...

Rightfully so, the challenge to stack 5 seconds sitting still (item that gives 50 hp per 5 non-consecutive seconds sitting still) gets progressively harder as the enemies vomit projectiles at you and have more ion shields (play it). 8/8 m8

I love this game thair is so much content I never get board

This game deserves a five star rating, its got the graphics, ships, multiple enemies, scenery, and decent customization. The main issue is that sure its easy in the beginning on purpose, but eventually the game gets very tedious in the fact you are facing impossible odds and the only way to continue is to equip all defensive such as healing, shielding, and the one ship that offers lock on bullets. And that issue is annoying but forgive able since it appears later on in the game you get the full experience before hand, my only complaint is I want to finish the story lol but its too hard to go on. Fix that and this game will be the best Ive ever played in this genre of gameplay great job!