Viper
Note before We begin: While I may not have much on the PC Version of the game I have owned the original PS1 Version of the game since it’s release and will be referring mostly to the PS1 Version for this review
In addition at the time of this writing there is a bug causing the game to crash on the 2nd level without entering the password for it. The developers have confirmed this is being fixed.
Viper…This could be one of the most obscure games in the Playstation’s Library.
If I could summarize Viper I would say it is Star Fox mixed with a Shoot ‘em up. You play as Eddie Crane piloting his craft The Viper as he strikes out against aliens who have covertly invaded Earth…Thats it, Thats the story
– Real player with 0.2 hrs in game
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So this was an interesting, didn’t expect to see it here of all places and hopefully you’ll find this review helpful:
- This is a PS1 game:
I’m not saying this is a port of a PS1 game, this is literally a rip of the disc being run through a PS1 emulator, specifically PCSX-Reloaded, you’d think this would be a negative and it kind of is, but it’s actually very convenient, the build of PCSX-R they use doesn’t have a lot of features and I found it fairly lacking, but hey, you can easily use any other emulator if you want, the game files are right there in the folder! I used Duckstation, which is why it looks like I haven’t played the game for more than a few minutes on steam, it allowed me to upscale the game, run it smoothly and I even used a widescreen hack because why not, it’s super simple to do and I highly recommend it because that’s the fun of PC gaming. That said, I do wish the product page was upfront about it, much of GOG’s runs on Dosbox, emulation is legit, no need to hide it.
– Real player with 0.1 hrs in game
Super Mega Zero
Miss Undefined has been whisked away by the dastardly Kill Screen. Go from Zero to Hero in this fast-paced platformer, chasing time, the high score and eventually the Kill Screen itself.
Super Mega Zero is a tight precision and puzzle platformer with shoot ‘em up elements. Simply touch an upgrade and switch forms to go from classic, straight-forward platforming to the more puzzle-like action number system or Shoot’ Em Up gameplay. Stick to one or mix them together all in a single level!
Features
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Challenge hundreds of handcrafted levels with a mix of platforming, puzzles and shoot ‘em up gameplay.
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Arcade esthetics that bring you back to the 80s
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A banger chiptune soundtrack
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Collectable Pi:s (aka the tastiest number)
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WireNet
Good time killer
– Real player with 1.8 hrs in game
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It’s a neat little game, it can be somewhat difficult at some parts. All it needs is music.
– Real player with 1.3 hrs in game
Mad Bullets
Howdie partner. This is by far the best shooting gallery type game I’ve ever played. It features good graphics, sound effects and music that never gets boring. There are many types of enemies, and thanks to the missions you’ve got to achieve to get stars, wich make your character level up, there are many different styles of playthroughs.
What makes this game different to its competitors is that on the first look it only consists of three different levels that get mixed up by a handfull of bonus stages, but overall get repeated over and over again. Sounds boring? Well, it isn’t, because there are many different routes through each level that get mixed up every time, and this feature is so well thought out that even with my high playcount in this very game it still does manage to surprise me every now and then.
– Real player with 87.4 hrs in game
I’ve discovered that I do enjoy shooter-on-rails style games (Blue Estate, Is Defense) and this game is actually good as well, but mean and cheap grinding mechanics is what made me rate this one down. I’m an achievement hunter and as for the moment I only got one left - reach level 20. You need more and more stars with each level, and although their amount skyrocket closer to the desired level, it’s ok. To earn stars you need to complete goals; there are common goals that grant 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars and daily goal that refreshes every 24 hours and gives you 5 stars. If you don’t like a common goal, you can change it for 125 Sacks and since money is not actually a problem, this is ok as well.
– Real player with 27.5 hrs in game
Bike Rush
I was kind of worried buying an Axyos Games knowing their history of not fully developing games. However, I have been wanting exactly this type of game for VR. So I went ahead and took a chance.
So is this game worth $9.99 currently as is? No. Not even close. Is it worth $7.49? Nope. Do I recommend this game? Only for those who are willing to take a chance on a questionable dev because you really want this game improved. I am not requesting a refund, but I am very pessimistic about this game being improved. And it does need improvement.
– Real player with 2.5 hrs in game
I was looking for a VR game with speed. Bike Rush delivered! The game is overwhelming to the senses as you’ll be flying down the highway avoiding traffic by changing lanes or magically creating ramps to jump over traffic, shooting cops / helicopters and grabbing power-ups in the hopes of surviving to the end.
The game is short, but very sweet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0L6yCEDKYs
– Real player with 1.2 hrs in game
Cold Vengeance
Cold Vengeance is a gun-blazing action-arcade romp through a deliberately polygonal, block-y and hazy look to it that makes it reminiscent of late 90’s 3D action games for the N64, PSX, and Saturn. This retro-flavored and post-apocalyptic appearance in tandem with the forward moving, almost on-rails nature of the shooting bring me back to what I loved most of the era.
An Americana lovechild between Fist of the North Star post-apocalyptic wasteland sensibilities and Sin and Punishment gritty rail-gunning low-poly N64 age badassery, the intuitive weapon combining of the iconic Gunstar Heroes with the forward-pressing level progression of Shock Troopers all wrapped in a hilariously satirical romp rife with action and macho-fueled patriotism that only a post-2016 America could truly be deserving of.
– Real player with 25.5 hrs in game
Playing Cold Vengeance, you can tell this is likely Renegade Sector’s first foray into 3D games; it’s a notably less polished experience than later titles. The inability to turn around is an interesting constraint, one further explored in other RS games, but here the limited free-aim feels a bit clunky, fighting you at the edges and clipping in confined spaces. One unfortunate close-quarters boss fight in particular brings all of this into sharp relief. It’s frustrating, but thankfully not overly difficult, so it’s not long until we’re back in business running and gunning. Overall, it’s a characteristically fun and no-nonsense game with bright, crisp visuals, interesting level design and satisfying power-up synergies.
– Real player with 5.3 hrs in game