Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime

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  • Summary: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 2-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place,Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 2-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you dont have to face it alone!… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 1, 2017
    90
    Another great indie title makes its way to Switch where it’s a perfect fit. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is wonderful in both multiplayer and played solo. It might take some time to get your friends acclimated to its synergistic brand of gameplay, but the sense of teamwork you get from a few well-played levels just can’t be found anywhere else.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Oct 4, 2017
    90
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime caught us by surprise; we were expecting a great multiplayer party experience but ended up with something much more than that. If you have a great bunch of friends and the necessary controllers, be sure to gather everyone round for some challenging but hilarious teamwork. If you don’t, or if you prefer playing alone, load the game up anyway and enjoy an intense, strategically-minded campaign with a warm and welcoming exterior. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime deserves to be played and should most definitely be on your eShop wishlist – we’re in love, for sure.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    90
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a must-play. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]
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  4. Switch Player
    Oct 16, 2017
    80
    Whether you want fun as a group or something to occupy your alone time, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime can check both boxes. Charming visuals and addictive gameplay are always a potent combination, but the game just slightly lacks that wow factor needed to be deserving of an even higher score.
  5. FNintendo
    Nov 7, 2017
    80
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime starts from an unusual plot and goes on to become a remarkable game on the Nintendo Switch catalog. Thanks to its fun and polished gameplay and to an experience that can be thoroughly enjoyed whether on multiplayer or by a single player, this is something that can grow on any player and warm up their hearts to the gameplay.
  6. Vooks
    Nov 1, 2017
    80
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime may be procedurally generated but what it lacks in well-designed locales it more than makes up for with well thought out combat and exploration mechanics. Whether you’re playing by yourself or with a group of people, you’re bound to enjoy the hectic and fast-paced scenarios that Lovers has to offer. Just know that there’s definitely more fun to be had with a group than playing solo.
  7. Cubed3
    Oct 8, 2018
    70
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is another enjoyable and unique experience added for the Switch's already swollen library. It's a little short, with only four campaigns, but it's a great title to whip out with friends - sitting around the console, or on the big screen, yelling out orders to each other. Good old, couch co-op fun. Being a Super Rare Games production, this also comes with a few special little extras; the usual trading cards, and stickers. It's a nice little extra on top of the opportunity to get a physical copy of a usually digital only product.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. NintendoNoah
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I love this game. I've had such a blast playing with so many different people. Beaten it 10+ times now, and It never gets old. I love theI love this game. I've had such a blast playing with so many different people. Beaten it 10+ times now, and It never gets old. I love the chaos during multiplayer. It's a total blast with everyone shouting orders and shouts of excitement. The art style is amazing and the music fits right in with the levels. This is my favorite co-op game on the switch and if you have 4 joycons and friends to play with, this is totally worth your $15.… Expand
  2. Oliveriscool23
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Hello, I would just like to say that I never played this game but based off the trailer it looked pretty so I give it a good rate. Thank youHello, I would just like to say that I never played this game but based off the trailer it looked pretty so I give it a good rate. Thank you for your consideration. ;)… Expand
  4. FoxyChalet
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    This is the best co-op game I have ever played. I have only played it two player, I'm sure it's even better with four. It scratches so manyThis is the best co-op game I have ever played. I have only played it two player, I'm sure it's even better with four. It scratches so many game itches I didn't even know I had, and if you have a significant other, this is the perfect game to play with them.

    The real standout point is that while the game is very hectic, arguing is much less prevalent than in other games like overcooked (which is also great). Also, it really makes you feel like your piloting a giant deathstar around.    … Expand
  5. ScreenScraggy22
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    Just by looking at images of this game I knew I would like it. I love the cartoony graphic style of the game. The gameplay is so fun even withJust by looking at images of this game I knew I would like it. I love the cartoony graphic style of the game. The gameplay is so fun even with just one player. There is so much variety in the levels that I have played too. It has so many unique and fun mechanics. Its such a charming game with great gameplay. This is an overall great game.… Expand
  6. kiwijinxter
    Aug 12, 2018
    9
    I'm always looking for good couch multiplayer games - after all that's what the Nintendo Switch is really good at! So I bought this game on aI'm always looking for good couch multiplayer games - after all that's what the Nintendo Switch is really good at! So I bought this game on a punt as I love the idea of a multiplayer-manned spaceship! And boy I didn't regret it. I got my 3 children to play with me (2 of them teens), and we really enjoyed it! The graphics were soft-psychedelic, the gameplay was fun with each of us doing different functions that we were good at (man shields, 4 cannons, thruster, mega gun, etc.). The weapon upgrades were fun to experiment with. The levels were just right for relatively short bursts of playing, meaning, we play it more often! Such a cool concept. Love it.… Expand
  7. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    I always play coop games with my 7yo step daughter and this is by far the best in category. With 4 players it's an absolute blast withI always play coop games with my 7yo step daughter and this is by far the best in category. With 4 players it's an absolute blast with everyone screaming and laughing. We play in "beginner mode" that is just perfect for her age, but the game can get really tuff in regular settings.… Expand
  8. Pete112
    May 25, 2020
    3
    While great in multiplayer, there is no fun in the single player mode.

    Working with the computer is not intuitive at all.

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