Curved Space

Fighting alien insects isn't new but Curved Space is here to bring many interesting elements to classic shooting gameplay. Strap in!

I like playing Curved Space, but I found it most enjoyable when played in fairly short bursts. The ideas and the gameplay are both good, but the level design runs counter to the fast-paced gameplay when you simply can't find an enemy. The music slaps though, so that's a nice touch if you do find yourself enamoured with the strange mix of impossible spaces and bug shooting.

The last few games I reviewed from Maximum Games didn’t exactly impress me. Games like Beast Quest and Street Power Soccer were underwhelming licensed cash grabs that made me worry that this would be the publisher’s modus operandi from then on out. Thankfully, their latest release, Curved Space, doesn’t tick any of these boxes. Instead of a rushed licensed job, this is a simpler space shooter with a handful of neat gameplay elements to make it stand out from the bagillion other games in...

Despite its strong first impressions, Curved Space lacks the true variety to stand out in the crowd. You will find plenty to enjoy over the span of its brief runtime, but it isn't substantial enough to warrant a replay. Only diehard genre fans need apply.

If you’re a huge fan of twin-stick space shooters, Curved Space will do enough to hold your attention for a while. Its unique features don’t amount to much, however, leaving you with a rather mundane entry into an already crowded genre. Simply put, there are much better arcade shooters out there to spend your time and money on.