This game is thrilling and allows mostly a mix of using slo-mo and level memorization, but also allows for full speed play which is insanely fun too. I RECOMMEND CHANGING THE MOUSE AIM TO "HARDWARE" IN THE IN GAME SETTINGS FOR A FREE ROAMING CURSOR. Some level memorization helps, but when you come back to a level you're stuck on, you might find a new and better path. The challenges can be frustratingly difficult but the game itself isn't too overly difficult, especially using slo-mo. So much is going on, it's sometimes hard to see everything that's going on, but the carnage is just superb. Sometimes the crosshairs that indicate a kill shot can be inconsistent if an enemy is in the line of sight of an object that you can't shoot through, but otherwise it's brutally hard, but usually death is your fault as long as you come to terms with the fact that the enemies do have inhumanly good reflexes and aim, but you can either cheese their difficulty or go in true gun fu using slow mo or normal speed using twitch reflexes to beat them. You do have to git gud and learn some enemy patterns, but if you liked Hotline Miami at all you won't be let down. This is a beautiful John Woo inspired game.
This one has fluid amazing controls, multi-directional aiming via right and left clicking, and memorable gameplay. It's a gem of a game by the phenomenal Devolver publishing company. The action is bonkers, skilled, balanced, respects your time with 10min levels, and has extremely generous respawns. The levels flow well, but a true zen like pace can be achieved if you learn the controls and layout. A few levels lack momentum, but the game switches things up every few levels just enough to keep things fresh.
If you came expecting a good Contra clone, look no further. Featuring tight gameplay that's challenging, fun, and balanced, there are nonstop explosions, and it feels fast like a proper Contra title. This may be JoyMasher's finest yet, with the flattery of Contra III written all over it, yet it pulls out old and new tricks that are fun to keep the gameplay fresh. They constantly nail the style of game they are going for, which caters to the hardcore 2D crowd that enjoys tough but well designed action games with no hand-holding and include some modern perks. They play like the games from the SNES/SEGA golden age. Enjoy!
This port slicks everything up real nice, takes only a little tweaking to set the controls and mouse as you wish, and plays like a dream. They fixed some things and added features that make sense and work nice. Before this port it took so much tweaking to get the resolution and mouse support with the older version. The save/load bug that affected the game difficulty (on the steam, and maybe original version) appears to be fixed too. I can't figure out how to set the original midi music which is my only real complaint. Turning off "CD" music in-game just seems to run a cd version of the midi soundtrack. It's playing buttery smooth, sounds good, and feels good. I do have some crashes with the custom difficulty setting, but the original difficulties work properly now. Nightdive is just phenomenal.
If you like old-school FPS action, this title is pretty darn good. Explosively fast gameplay with guns blazing. I beat this game twice it was so good. It has a clear influence as advertised. The action is almost non-stop with a typical but fun arsenal. The levels are so well designed (key hunting is painless) that you never really get confused or lost, and most can be savored or if you choose, can be done within 5-15 mins, a plus for those with a limited time schedule. 60 levels, that are all fun, decent bosses, and good art. This game plays with a tried and true 90s FPS foundation, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you're a fan of DOOM, Duke 3D, Wolfenstein, and all the other greats, I'd imagine you'll have fun with this title. The perk upgrades are pretty fun too. My only real issue was some weapons force you to repeatedly click in order to shoot. I’m not a wizard staff kinda dude, but the staff in this game turns you into a baller if you power it up. The modern sensibilities of the game such as perks, upgrades, and rapidly frantic gameplay make it very appealing. The shooting is tight, as are the controls. The soundtrack is FANTASTIC with a different track for all 60 levels. Buy it, I’d be happy if the few who made this game created another gem for $12.
