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Re: Flinthook Releases on the Switch eShop on 9th March

RetroGamerAndrew

@Lroy you just named some of my favourite arcade shoot-formers(R), however Flinthook doesn't implement the same enemy-throwing mechanics. I have it on Steam, it's a good roguelite shooter with signature grappling-hook controls and superb pixel art. Be warned, it might get repetitive quickly, and gets very difficult to the point of being unfair the more you go on.
I might double dip to play it on the go, but my backlog is already too big (...I have to say that before buying anything)

Re: Review: Mercenary Kings Reloaded (Switch eShop)

RetroGamerAndrew

@SomeWriter13 @Mr_Horizon
As @meppi64 pointed out, it gets boring really fast. The art style is nice and all, but when it comes down to run&gunn-ing the controls feels out of place and the action is all but intense and exciting. All in all I agree with a 6/10 score: it's not dog crap-bad, but gameplay-wise I just find it dull & unimpressive.

All of the above IMHO, your mileage may vary.

Re: The Mummy Demastered Just Got A Large New Update

RetroGamerAndrew

Brought back this game from obliv...ehm my backlog yesterday, death mechanic was really brutal indeed... Got killed twice far from a checkpoint in a really bad spot... took me forever to kill the zombies and reach back to my old guns. Not nice, glad they made some changes.

Re: Review: Aqua Kitty UDX (Switch eShop)

RetroGamerAndrew

Bought it as soon as it was available on eShop... I personally play-test dozens of shooters and believe me guys, this one's a little gem. Easy to pick up/hard to master arcade gameplay, HUGE replayability, online leaderboards, striking visuals, kittens (?): it truly deserve a place on every SHMUP lover's Switch without questions. I'm still dreaming about the day when Tikipod will port Iron Crypticle on Switch... boy that's a sick retro-styled twin-sticks shooter, check it out on Steam!

Re: Indie Shmup Steredenn Is Getting An Expanded Binary Stars Edition On Switch

RetroGamerAndrew

@Oat
On Steam I think you shouldn't miss Raiden (at least III/IV, didn't play V yet but it looks amazing), Tale of ALLTYNEX with its 3 episodes: ALLTYNEX Second, RefleX, KAMUI (each one with peculiar game mechanics - i.e. melee combat, reflecting bullets and dual combat layers), Jamestown (classic SHMUP action, multiple ships, amazing steampunk setting), Ikaruga; as for danmakus, I'll suggest Mushihimesama, DoDonPachi, Danmaku Unlimited II & III and the 3 eXceed