PixelJunk Shooter

First of all, I really recomend this game. For 5$ it´s a must-buy. The ONLY critic I can make of this game is that I wish it was longer :( Every level you get something new to learn, and you get better at playing the game, the final bosses of each level are very fun to defeat (you have to "solve the puzzle" of how to beat them). And just when you have really really learnt how to play the game well, the final credits are rolling down the screen. But dont get me wrong, I got something like 9 or 10 hours out of it, it´s not that short, but being as good as it was I wished to keep on playing more levels. This game needs a sequel, I hope it gets a sequel.

Pixeljunk shooter is one of those indie that likes to play with different mechanics, in this case it's a ... well... shooter... and also are the elements of exploration and messing with different elements in order to rescue scientists and battling bosses. Welp... that's really it, its strength is its simplicity : one or two players, just like an arcade, playing through colorful levels and gaining points. In the end, I don't know how why every one is praising it like something unique and a masterpiece, but nonetheless is still a fine game and a good way to spend some afternoon digging through deep caves looking for diamonds. (Sorry for the short review, buuuuuuut there isn't much to talk about here.

This is not ordinary shooter game. Player should think. It's feel like Puzzle+Shooter. Gameplay not fast, but interesting control(I play with controller). Above all, level design is very perfect. Good boss stages, too. It's a Well made game.

PixelJunk Shooter is an interesting mix of shooting and exploration which frequently use as a puzzle mechanic a very well made and good looking liquid physics that interact very well with both the environment and the player. Overall the game is charming and got a pretty interesting vibe, exploring caves and other mysterious locations on an unknown planet to rescue scientists has never been so enjoyable. Unfortunately the game is rather short and can be finished in only 4 hours without any form of difficulty or whatsoever; pretty sad considering that the last chapter is the most interesting and the one that make you want to see more but the only thing the game is giving you after completing it is a big “To Be Continued” on the middle of the screen… But honestly even tho my adventure on ‘Apoxus Prime’ wasn’t very long it was a lot of fun and was totally worth the price.

Featuring 3 worlds with 15 levels, you may think it's only small. But on every level there's a number of ship wrecked friends that need saving, diamonds that require finding and a feast of enemies, hazards and even bosses to tax your skills. While enemies are a threat, you also have a temperature gauge that when you get too hot, you blow (so water becomes your best friend as it cools you off). Weapons and abilities... You have a standard shot and you can charge up to release a barrage of homing cluster missiles. A speed boost can be gained by pointing both analogues in the same direction. A quick spin can cool you down and it cuts through soft dirt/snow. Lastly you have a handy claw that can grab your friends, diamonds and a few other things. Throughout the levels you'll find the odd suit that allows you to fire magma or water, a helpful shield, 1up's and lots of orange dots which lead to more lives. Level design is awesome, every world has it's own style and hazards. Some times these hazards hinder you, other times they're essential for progressing as water can cool lava and turn it into rock, lava can ignite gas etc... Graphically the game is beautiful and the music suits the game perfectly. The last thing I can mention is co-op, it works well but I honestly found the game more engrossing alone. Overall, I strongly recommend Shooter.