Gangs of Space Online Client

Space shooters have yet to lose their appeal over the years, especially since technology has advanced a lot in the meantime and we can how create really engaging simulations. On the other hand, there’s more to the genre than gorgeous graphics, because it’s not much use to look at amazing landscapes if the gameplay mechanics are clunky and annoying.

Gangs of Space is an online roguelike shoot ‘em up with role-playing elements, in which you get to take a spaceship for a drive around a dangerous galaxy and make a name for yourself. The goal is to get stronger and stronger along the way, but the difficulty rises from the fact that you only get one chance, given the fact that every death is permanent and you have to take it from the top.

To begin with, you get to build our spaceship and choose from a list of available models, but then again you have a limited amount of currency in the beginning. Thus, the goal is to gather more currency along the way and get better ships, as well as find powerful items. Naturally, it’s not easy to survive and obtain better equipment, given the fact that you are constantly fighting for survival.

The RPG elements come in the form of a skill tree that can be explored as you get deeper into the game. This allows you to focus on certain aspects every time you level up, depending on whether you want to move faster and avoid enemy bullets, or withstand more shots and deal a lot more damage. Obviously, the fun part is going through this skill tree multiple times and experiencing everything it has to offer.

As far as the graphics are concerned, don’t expect anything out of the ordinary, given the fact that you are stuck in a top-down view. You can zoom in and out a bit, but the environments are a bit too dull most of the time. On the other hand, the interface is very helpful and well-designed, given the fact that you can find everything you need very quickly.

In the end, Gangs of Space is not exactly a riveting experience, but it can provide you with many hours of fun if you are a fan of shmups. The online component is intriguing as well, given the fact that it’s more exciting to fight other people than the AI.