All of the game’s nine unlockable craft handle easily and are incredibly maneuverable. And that’s a shame because the tidbits of lore you collect during missions tease a really well-realized galaxy just brimming with intergalactic drama and intrigue.Įach environment is littered with impressive structures that not only look pretty, they also turn each stage into a playground of destruction.ĭespite its less than stellar storytelling, Manticore – Galaxy On Fire does deliver a satisfying arcade shooter experience that is easy to pick up and enjoy. Still, I found the cheap, cardboard character portraits and flat voicework kept me from becoming invested in the universe as a whole. Given this is a port of a game originally released on mobile devices, it’s understandable that the presentation of the campaign is a bit underwhelming. And honestly, it makes it very hard to care about the major players who’re introduced throughout the game’s narrative. However, every performance feels utterly phoned in.

Yes, there is a surprising amount of voiced dialog to move the story along. Once aboard the game’s titular mothership, all storytelling is handled from a lifeless, static briefing screen which feels lifted straight from your smartphone. Right from the outset Manticore – Galaxy on Fire’s mobile roots are readily apparent. Right before these bandits of the void can reduce your humble ship to space dust, you’re rescued at the last second by the friendly space mercenaries of Manticore and brought aboard their ship as the newest member of their team. Manticore – Galaxy on Fire begins with your nameless pilot besieged by space pirates. Manticore’s combat system is incredibly simple and streamlined.

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