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Gangs of Space

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access

Pros

  • Addictive bullet hell gameplay
  • Strong cooperative gang system
  • Skill-based progression and builds
  • Active and engaged developers
  • Free to play with fair monetization

Cons

  • Limited content and ship variety
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Permadeath can be frustrating
  • Repetitive gameplay over time
  • Small player base and server issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players choose ships, upgrades, and play styles freely with multiple build options and strategic choices."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game involves skillful dodging in bullet hell, strategic leveling, and overcoming challenging bosses."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes ladders, gang rankings, and competitive conquest of sectors, but also supports casual play."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many players report addictive gameplay and long sessions despite grind and permadeath."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Strong emphasis on gang play, teamwork to capture sectors, and cooperative boss fights."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization through ship builds and upgrades, but limited ship classes and predefined mechanics."

  • Domination
    1

    "Some competitive dominance via gang rankings but generally cooperative and respectful interactions."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive distraction with engaging bullet hell action."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with different ship builds, upgrades, and strategies to optimize play."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration of sectors and zones with some discovery elements, though maps are known and repeated."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some avatar/ship customization with skins and upgrades, but limited visual personalization."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Set in a sci-fi space universe with imaginative ships and bullet hell combat."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong community and gang system fostering social bonds and group identity."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, knowledge, and ship builds through leveling and experience."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention due to bullet hell mechanics and permadeath risk."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Some social interaction and friendships form within gangs, though not deeply intimate."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Gang leaders and coordination exist but overall leadership roles are limited."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression through leveling ships, unlocking upgrades, and collecting loot."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Gameplay is tense and challenging with permadeath and bullet hell pressure."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visually stimulating bullet hell action with exciting combat and sound design."

  • Status
    2

    "Recognition through leaderboards and gang rankings, though limited wider social status."

  • Story
    -2

    "Minimal narrative focus; gameplay centers on conquest and survival rather than story."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires tactical decision making in builds, positioning, and zone control."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High tension from permadeath, bullet hell dodging, and competitive conquest."

  • Value
    4

    "Free to play with rewarding progression and no pay-to-win; good return for time invested."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat-focused with destruction of enemy ships and bosses in bullet hell style."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay involves avoiding death, managing resources, and surviving permadeath."

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