Luftrausers Review

Luftrausers is an arcade style game not dissimilar to asteroids. However rather than being a spaceship in outer space. Instead you play as a Luftrauser pilot in an alternate version of World War 2. The objective of the game is to fend off against enemy planes, boats and even blimps.

Whilst the game seems simple and easy as it is very easy to pick up/play. But it really isn’t that easy to play upon as it isn’t a dog fighting game as such.

This game is instead a very fast paced bullet hell game. One that is based on throwing more enemies at you, the longer you can survive. At the same time the longer you play the tougher the enemies will become. In order to last the later rounds it is very tricky as you will have to make awkward manoeuvres to dodge as many projectiles thrown at you as possible. Although you do get regenerative health provided you aren’t using your weapon at any time. However you will have to balance the need to fend off the enemy versus your need to regenerate.

This game also is quite clever in its game design particularly when it comes to vehicle design. Whilst in asteroids and other like minded games you get one vehicle to use. However in Luftrausers you get the choice of unlocking extra parts for your Luftrauser after completing various missions. Which in turn unlock a wide variety of different attachments that change the function of a specific part of your Luftrauser. Each part comes with its own pros and cons and its own aesthetic look.

Firstly you have the weapons slot which has the default option of a machine gun. If you wanted to you can change it to a different weapon such as a laser which has only fires in a straight line. Much like a real laser and it will destroy everything in its path. However it will make your turning slower.

Secondly have the vehicle body while the basic version which is an all around body with basic performance. If you wanted to you could change it to a different body such as a swordfish like body. This will pierce any plane on impact that goes through it. Whilst taking no damage from doing it but it is quite weak to any other form of damage.

Lastly you can customise the engine from a basic performance engine which performs ok in everything. If you wanted you could change the engine into one that is super fast but rubbish at turning. Granted there are many other attachments for all parts.

The customisation doesn’t stop there as the way you have built your Luftrauser will impact on what the soundtrack you play on is. Due to the fact that each item it has its own effect on the music that is being played along as you play as that specific Luftrauser. The individual item within the part class does have its own affect on the soundtrack such as affecting the instrument speed. The effects made are this: whatever weapon is chosen it has its own affect on the drums, body of the Luftrauser will change the lead guitar and finally the engine will change the bass guitars. While the differences made may appear small, the game’s soundtrack contains over 100 different combinations.

Overall I can give this Luftrausers a glowing recommendation as it is a quick, fast paced arcade style game. This game is good fun in short bursts, especially if you are into arcade/bullet hell style games.

 

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