Resogun (PlayStation 4)
Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: SCE
Released: November 15, 2013
Aliens have invaded. They’re taking the last of the humans. Everything needs to be blown up. Everything.
In Resogun, players are free to move either left or right through the five cylindrical stages, working to blow up every alien in sight, all while dodging the galaxy of debris bits and projectiles flying about. Between the oncoming waves and the debris they leave, you’re constantly navigating through near chaos, forced to watch your front and rear as attackers can come from either direction.
While managing all of that, you’re also responsible for saving the last of the humans from the invading aliens. They’re held captive in each stage, and the only way to free them is to kill a specific type of enemy called a Keeper. When freed, you need to scoop them up and bring them to safety, all while holding back the attacking hordes of enemies. If not saved, humans will be killed after a time. But successfully bringing them in to rescue ports brings you big score bonuses as well as power perks, like bombs or extra lives.
Killed enemies release green voxels that can be collected to boost an Overdrive ability. This invincible blast pulverizes enemies and everything around them, and it’s as beautiful as it is powerful.
Each of the five stages is made up of three phases, with a boss battle capping the stage off. These bosses are so big that the top of the cylinder is raised to fit them in. They’re dazzling piles of pulsing voxels that throw all manner of projectiles at your little ship. Each is its own challenge and visual treat.
In conclusion, RESOGUN brings the next generation of shoot ‘em up, developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4.
Unleash a diverse array of devastating weapons including lasers, missiles, overdrive, and nova-bombs.
Blast hordes of enemies and rescue the last survivors from distant galactic colonies. Keep playing.