![]() ![]() Resogun satisfies that need wonderfully with its mix of arcade-style mechanics and modern-day visual splendor. It’s also a free game if you happen to be a PlayStation Plus member.Resogun won't incite widespread proclamations that "The next generation of video games is here!" But does that really matter? All I know is that when I received my PlayStation 4, I wanted something fun to play right out of the box. With only a few indie titles currently available on the brand-spanking-new PS4, It’s easily the most impressive independent project on offer. It isn’t new tech, but it’s impressive just how much such a small touch can manage to further the feel of immersion. In addition to being heard on your entertainment setup’s speakers, the warnings from your ship’s computer are heard from the Dualshock 4 controller speaker. Many of the sound effects carry over from SSHD, which certainly isn’t a bad thing. The soundtrack wickedly thumps along with the action, adding to the feverish pace of the combat. Visually, I haven’t seen anything like it in a shooter game. Deftly work your way through the ammo minefield to pick away at their defenses, then go in for the kill.ĭefeating the world boss will trigger Armageddon the remaining building ruins begin to slowly shatter in real time in a stunning eruption of what appears to be millions of individual polygons cascading out into oblivion. They take up a lot of on-screen real estate, and aren’t shy about hurling an unending barrage of projectiles in your general direction (or in any direction, really). Reaching the end-stage of a world unleashes the boss enemy. How your weapons upgrade depends on the ship you initially choose, but each will eventually boast an array of firepower that is as pretty to look at as it is highly destructive. Watch for upgrade tokens to give your firepower a much needed shot in the arm. Your basic weapon is the butter knife of laser cannons. Add in humans being released (and vulnerable) on the other side of the world, and you have an action experience that keeps you on your toes throughout. A lot of the action takes place just beyond the nose of your spacecraft. You have to line up each shot, all the while dodging enemy fire. While SSHD allowed for a full range of fire via the second analog stick, Resogun restricts to firing left or right. ![]() ![]() Differences of note include the overdrive assault, which is a one time use powerful attack that slowly recharges as you play. Weapon fire, movement, boosting and smart bombs are all mapped to the same control buttons on Housemarque’s previous twin stick shooter. Players with quick reflexes and a steady hand will be heartily rewarded for a meticulous playthrough of any world.įans of Super Stardust HD will be right at home with the controls. Maintain this, while saving all humans, surviving the stage without losing a life, and not using a smart bomb, and suddenly your end of level score rockets upwards exponentially. Once you’ve cleared a level and witness what sorts of potential bonuses exist, it can quickly become an obsession: Continue to destroy enemies in rapid succession and your immediate score multiplier accrues. Standing solely on its own merits as an arcade style shooter, Resogun is a solid offering. Fail to completely thwart a wave of these glorified prison guards, and one of your charges will be unceremoniously executed. Defeating a team of them will release a captive who can then be carried to one of two safe points on each world. The squads of drones charged with holding the remnants of the squishy race are identified with a green glow. As you engage in battle with the endless waves of enemy ships, you’ll occasionally receive a spoken warning that Keepers are incoming. As a result, you’re able to keep an eye on what action is taking place on the other end of the battleground (which comes in handy when trying to track where to be next for the most points).Įach world contains 10 humans that have been captured. Resogun is a 2.5D shooter boasting gorgeous 3D visuals, while restricting movement to a cylindrical playfield that tracks as you move left or right. Resogun is a great drop-in action title that will also have leaderboard-crazed PSN denizens champing at the bit. ![]() Intense side-scrolling combat is submerged in a scalding bath of mind-blowing particle emitters. Housemarque games delivers a shooter experience that is reminiscent of both Super Stardust HD and the 1980’s arcade classic Defender. Resogun screenshot: When you first see Armageddon, you may think it’s your mind exploding. Fend off swarms of enemy ships, and prevent caged humans from being captured or annihilated. Select from one of three ships, and race to their defense. The last humans on distant planets have been rounded up, and await extermination. ![]()
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