Jydge ps4 review Pc#
Jydge ps4 review series#

The default controls include a very slight lock-on mechanic which doesn’t make the game much easier but does ensure frustrating moments are far less frequent. These medals are then used to unlock later stages, so you can only get away with scraping by for a while before you have to go back and get the job done properly.ĭoing so never feels like a grind, though, because the shooting in Jydge is so bloody satisfying. Jydge is the latest offering and it’s easily one of the best so far.Įach stage gives you a trio of objectives and the more of these you achieve the more medals you earn. Is it any good? – The prevalence of the twin-stick shooter in the indie game community means a bunch have already found their way onto the Switch. You play as the Jydge, a Robocop-style law enforcement officer who shoots first and asks questions later.Īctually, I don’t remember any bits where he asks questions. What is it? – A twin-stick shooter set in a dystopian future. Switch, Xbox One, PS4, Steam (Switch version reviewed) It’s not the longest game ever – it’ll take you 10 hours at most to beat – but for those like me who long for the days when that was considered good enough rather than the single-player epics we have to slog through these days, it’s a welcome change to return to a tight, padding-free adventure. Is it any good? – Rogue Trooper Redux is the perfect example of a game not needing to have flashy graphics to still provide a solid, entertaining experience.Įven with a new HD sheen there’s no denying that it looks a bit shit, like a bunch of toy soldiers suddenly found themselves in Hull.ĭespite this it’s still a treat to play: shooting the enemies is satisfying and the concept being able to attach the AI of your fallen colleagues to your equipment so they can live on is fun.

Jydge ps4 review series#

What is it? – Another remaster of an old game, this time the 2006 PS2 and Xbox game (which later came to Wii) based on the 2000 AD comic series of the same name. Rogue Trooper Redux Rebellion Developments / TickTock Games Thankfully, you can hold a button to fast-forward through all that.Īvoid its nonsensical plot, then, and despite a few gameplay quirks that occasionally destabilise things Sine Mora EX is still a sensational shooter five years on from its original release. Its storyline is also a bit of a mess: I had no idea what the fuck was going on. Because the game is time-based, if you fail to do this later in the game you might as well call it quits because it’ll take too long to defeat enemies and you’ll run out of time. Its only major drawback is that if you take a hit you lose your power-ups and have to collect them again. On higher difficulty levels the number of bullets flying around is ridiculous, and yet the game rarely slips from its usual 60fps framerate. It’s a beautiful-looking shooter as a result, with loads of dramatic set-pieces and enormous boss battles. Is it any good? – The Switch already has a couple of solid old-school shoot ‘em ups in its library thanks to the likes of Strikers1945, Aero Fighters 2 and Blazing Star, but Sine Mora EX has a more modern polygonal look. Originally released in 2012 for last-gen systems, this EX edition offers improved visuals and a remixed soundtrack. What is it? – An old-school shoot ‘em up with a unique time-based mechanic: killing an enemy increases the game’s timer, while taking damage reduces it.

Jydge ps4 review Pc#

Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC (Switch version reviewed) Sine Mora EX THQ Nordic / Digital Reality & Grasshopper Manufacture Given that I don’t usually like roguelike survival games, the fact I thoroughly enjoyed this one due to its unique atmosphere and beautiful soundtrack means fans of the genre will doubtless adore it. It’s also got a fantastic country-style score, which perfectly suits the ‘exploring the wilderness’ mood of the game. It looks incredible (its ugly main character design aside), with beautiful stylised locations and great weather effects: the nifty lighting during thunderstorms at night is great.