I always enjoy games that force you to crave your cooperation expertise. No matter if it’s a 2D shooter or platformer, or a AAA game like Borderlands, I think it’s something that should be added to games when necessary. Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime takes this in a different direction. It’s a game that solely relies on cooperation, and manages to craft a new genre of it as well as being inventive. With those positive praises in mind, lets take a deeper look into why Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime excels at what it creates.

Gameplay:

Unlike other games of it’s “genre”, Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime commands you to pilot a ship with your companion, significant other, or friend, whilst shooting enemies and completing objectives. It’s a simple idea, and some of it is portrayed rather too smoothly, but the game transitions this into a good difficulty curve mixed with rescue missions. Before you know it, you’ll be completing missions at the edge of your seat in an addicting and captivating way.

Design:

In addition to a well-rounded difficulty curve, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime also has good mechanics. The command system does wonders without a real second player, and shooting is responsive yet still tactile. The only issue present in this is that the game can get a bit repetitive, but as a pick up and play game after work, school, or any other consuming activity, it works like a charm.

Presentation/Sound & Audio:

The devs of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime knew how important aesthetic was, and while it wasn’t as necessity, it definitely helped bring the overall game to new heights. Blasting enemies away is not only fun, but works well to the neon-like visuals and the well-composed electronic music. (Side Note: Full soundtrack is on Bandcamp!) The game also has a well designed interface, but a lack of proper modes. (A 4 player mode would be even better!) Luckily, this is one of those things that doesn’t impact the overall experience as you can always take turns.

Conclusion:

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is one of the more enjoyable experiences I’ve had this year and will definitely be remembered as one of the best cooperative experiences in the current generation. It’s well designed in nearly every aspect, and manages to innovate without becoming too complicated. By dedicating a whole game to the essence of partnerships, Lovers in A Dangerous Spacetime supplements more content in the wake of what should have been a simple mode, creating a true co-op classic.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime gets an 8/10. ()

We’d like to thank Vim Global Consulting for sending us a code for this one!

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