Buy it if you like
- Controls: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 30 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 198 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 167 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise40% are divided10% are complaints
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
35 of 167 sampled reviews raised it
Additionally, while keyboard support is available, the game feels noticeably more comfortable when played with a controller.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
32 of 167 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Tempest 4000 captures the spirit of classic vector graphics while embracing a more extravagant presentation.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
30 of 167 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than attempting to transform itself into a sprawling modern action game, Tempest 4000 remains committed to the arcade philosophy of immediate engagement, challenging gameplay, and endless replayability.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
25 of 167 sampled reviews raised it
Combined with an electronic soundtrack that constantly drives the action forward, the game creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
10 of 167 sampled reviews raised it
Bonus rounds provide brief diversions between major challenges, while the escalating difficulty ensures that players are continually tested.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Controls35 reviews
Graphics32 reviews
Gameplay30 reviews
Audio25 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance67% still recommend
Bugs100% still recommend
Steam Deck50% still recommend
Crashes0% still recommend
Players complain
Interface45% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play on TV
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $2.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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