- October 8, 2019
- Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd.
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Cecconoid is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd. and was released on October 8, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Cecconoid is an 8-bit inspired, flick-screen, twin-stick-shooter, set in an alternate dimension where the pixels are still chunky, and the bad guys are black and white. Except for their red dangly bits...
- Cecconoid features a slick retro aesthetic with authentic CRT filters and well-designed, challenging levels that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game successfully pays homage to classic titles like Cybernoid and Robotron, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- The twin-stick firing mechanism and the bonus game Eugatron add variety and fun, making it an engaging choice for players who enjoy fast-paced arcade action.
- The game's difficulty is extremely high, which may frustrate players, especially those unfamiliar with old-school gaming mechanics.
- Some players find the visuals, while retro, can make it hard to see enemy bullets, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The overall pace and design may feel slow and tedious at times, detracting from the enjoyment for some players.
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The gameplay features a slow movement pace, even with power-ups, and is reminiscent of classic titles like Cybernoid, offering smooth mechanics, a multiplier system, and various upgrades. While the visual style is a greyscale+red reimagination, some players found certain game mechanics unclear until clarified by the developer. Overall, it draws comparisons to other monochrome games, providing a mix of exploration and challenge.
“Looks like a greyscale and red reimagination of Cybernoid with smooth gameplay, a nice multiplier system, plenty of rooms, a few secrets, and multiple upgrades.”
“If you remember a game called Plan B from Bug-Byte Software, then it is comparable in monochrome visual style, though the gameplay is more comparable with games such as Cybernoid and Cybernoid II.”
“The movement is incredibly slow, even with the power-ups you collect during gameplay.”
“I was clueless about some game mechanics, which were later pointed out to me by the developer.”
“If you remember a game called Plan B from Bug-Byte Software, then it is comparable in monochrome visual style, though the gameplay is more comparable to games such as Cybernoid and Cybernoid II.”
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Cecconoid is a arcade shooter game.
Cecconoid is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.
Cecconoid was released on October 8, 2019.
Cecconoid was developed by Thalamus Digital Publishing Ltd..
Cecconoid has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Cecconoid is a single player game.
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