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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac - 8/4/2015

Galak-Z

"Galak-Z is a modern, A.I. and physics-driven open-world action game, viewed through the lens of the classic 16-bit space shooter. It’s 2D combat taken to the next level. Players will take control of a variety of classic spacecraft inspired by anime of the late 70’s and early 80’s, piloted by a cast of characters every bit as colorful as the rainbow-hued explosions erupting all around them. Newtonian physics take center stage as players experience finely-tuned control, blasting enemies, unleashing missile salvos, and tossing enemies into explosive obstacles. The bar is raised for intense deep-space dogfighting with dynamic and life-like enemies, powered by the next generation Cyntient AI platform, developed by Cyntient Inc. Players will be forced to outmaneuver, outgun and outsmart enemies that think, react and cooperate like seasoned pilots. Both stealth and skill are required to defeat enemy squads in a brutal game of cat and mouse. Prepare for an enemy that comes alive like never before." The game was later re-branded as Galak-Z: The Void with the released of a free DLC update for the game.

ShooterSimulatorStrategyIndieArcade
Developer
17-BIT
Publisher
17-BIT

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Critic average

79

Average of 27 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

79

27 scored reviews

Total coverage

27

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0–100

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Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 79 across 27 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.

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27 included scored reviews

90–1007 reviews · 26%
80–8915 reviews · 56%
70–793 reviews · 11%
Below 702 reviews · 7%
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GamesBeat Galak-Z Review

Published 8/11/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

88

+9 vs critic avg

CGMagazine Galak-Z Review

Published 8/10/2015

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Score

90

+11 vs critic avg

Simon Parkin

Eurogamer

Eurogamer Galak-Z Review

Published 8/10/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

Austin Walker

Giant Bomb

Giant Bomb Galak-Z Review

Published 8/10/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

IGN Galak-Z Review

Published 8/10/2015

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Score

83

+4 vs critic avg

Game Rant Galak-Z Review

Published 8/10/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

Matt Wingler

TheSixthAxis

TheSixthAxis Galak-Z Review

Published 8/7/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

Eric Layman

Digital Chumps

Digital Chumps Galak-Z Review

Published 8/7/2015

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Score

90

+11 vs critic avg

Ishmael Romero

Twinfinite

Twinfinite Galak-Z Review

Published 8/7/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

Mark Labbe

PlayStation LifeStyle

PlayStation LifeStyle Galak-Z Review

Published 8/7/2015

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Score

80

+1 vs critic avg

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