Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Reviews

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
86 / 100
Sep 16, 2015

An exercise in heavenly multitasking that's exhilarating alone but better with a friend.

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Leif Johnson
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a clever and fun 2D space-shooter that can teach us something about cooperation.

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Recommended
Sep 9, 2015

An exquisitely presented co-op space shooter that can be burdensome when played solo, but delights when played with a friend.

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8 / 10
Sep 10, 2015

One of the best offline co-op games of recent years, with a wonderfully antagonist premise that destroys and rebuilds relationships on an almost minute-to-minute basis.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2015

Managing the ship's assorted consoles is fun and surprisingly intense – with or without a friend

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime can occasionally feel a little too stressful for its own good, but there's something undeniably lovely about its core design. It is, ultimately, an object lesson in dealing with hardships — that even when they grow to be far too much to handle, they can be softened with the support of a patient and cooperative friend.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Yes
Sep 10, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime's brand of fast-paced teamwork is the kind of thing that can make complete strangers feel like old war buddies after only a few minutes.

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Sep 24, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime isn't meant to be played alone. The game wants you to experience its trials and tribulations with a friend or loved one. The key is finding the right friend or loved one, because enjoying this game requires the right partner. Choose wisely and you'll have a great experience. Choose poorly and it's an exercise in frustration.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime reminds me why I love video games, because it provides a unique and colorful journey to get totally immersed in that can be enjoyed with a loved one. Probably the most original game I've played to completion in the past five years, and worthy every penny of its asking price. If you've got a loved one to play with, do yourselves a favor and play this game as soon as possible, you won't regret a your lovely journey through space.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2015

A wonderful little sci-fi romp that may frustrate at times, but offers a great opportunity for some increasingly rare couch co-op.

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Sep 8, 2015

Tons of unlockables, fantastic visuals, a catchy, upbeat soundtrack, and unique gameplay combine to form a gaming experience like few others. If you have a friend who is into couch co-op and can be at the ready to play Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime at a moments notice, then the game will certainly be a favorite. However, for those that have a more solitary gaming experience, the lack of an online multiplayer component could be a deal breaker.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2015

[C]ome December, when I'm looking back at my favourite gaming memories of 2015, I suspect Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime will be sitting pretty near the top.

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Unscored
Sep 25, 2015
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85 / 100
Oct 9, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a cute, simple game about space travel and the power of love. Though you have the option of flying solo, take the title's advice and play through this game with a friend for the optimal experience.

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90 / 100
Feb 12, 2016

The Playstation 4 version of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime lives up to all the thrills and expectations set by the other editions. None of the potential stumbling blocks of should-be-easy ports are observed and fans of the original should find themselves right at home. The only limitations this game contains are whatever it's inherited from original release, which is more of a matter of taste than actual quality. Gamers looking for an excruciating solo challenge or a relationship-testing co-op title, look no further.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2017

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 11, 2016

If My Little Ponies trampled a bouncy house and shot it toward Saturn, then you'd have an idea of what Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime looks like. It'll be tough to make an FTL-like more adorable than this one. The frantic one- or two-player co-op is mandatory and makes for a not-so-lonely outer space.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 9, 2016

A charmingly well-crafted marriage of co-operative play and Metroidvania esque mechanics, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is quite unlike any PS4 game currently available and is absolutely worth the price of admission for those looking for their next long-term co-op fix.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a fun and enjoyable take on the shooter genre, focusing on exploration of each area instead of vertical or horizontal scrolling.  While the game seems better suited for two players working together, playing alone with an AI companion brings a bit more challenge to the game.  With the ability to change difficulties on the fly, this is a game that can be enjoyed alone or with a friend.

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8 / 10
Feb 14, 2016

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a game that may surprise many. Do not let the title's cute appearance deceive you: this is a very challenging release that demands co-operation. Underneath the outing's cuteness is a fantastic co-op experience, which is still an absolutely great game to play solo – even if it's at its very best with partner. If you've been looking for a quality title that you can play with your significant other, nothing says 'I love you' more than working together as a team, saving bunnies, and blowing up aliens.

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