Citadel Stormer 2

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Citadel Stormer 2 is an explosive retro-styled run & gun action platformer set in a world ruled by a tyrannical AI. Old School platformer action - Jump and dash past insta-kill traps. Blast through enemies. Collect ammo and health. Make it to the exit in one piece. And enjoy the fine balance between platforming and combat! 38 levels set in 6 unique environments - Eliminate all threats in the ch…

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 9 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Citadel Stormer 2 offers a nostalgic experience with its retro graphics, gameplay, and music, appealing to fans of classic side-scrolling games.
The game features tight controls and satisfying combat mechanics, making the destruction of enemies feel rewarding and enjoyable.
With a variety of weapons, abilities, and well-designed levels, the game provides a challenging yet fair experience that encourages exploration and strategic gameplay.

Some players have reported game-stopping bugs that can hinder progress, although these issues may be resolved by restarting the game.
The password system, while helpful, can be cumbersome for players who prefer more modern save mechanics, as it requires noting down passwords to resume progress.
The game can be frustrating at times due to its difficulty, particularly with instant-death hazards and knockback mechanics that can lead to unfair deaths.

music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in Citadel Stormer 2 is praised for its heavy metal synth style, effectively complementing the game's retro aesthetic and gameplay. While it enhances the overall experience, some users feel it may not fully meet expectations, as indicated by a mixed rating.
- “The music is excellent too!”
- “Citadel Stormer 2 is a game inspired by retro PC games, and it replicates it perfectly with its graphics, gameplay, and music.”
- “The crisp controls, colorful retro-styled pixel graphics, heavy metal synth music, and the overall design of the game work together to make the game shine.”
- “---music---★★☆☆☆”
- “The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has a retro vibe, the music doesn't capture the essence of the era and feels out of place.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Citadel Stormer 2 offers a nostalgic retro platforming experience with tight gameplay mechanics and a wealth of content, including diverse levels, enemies, and weapons. The game incorporates keycard management and boss drops that enhance the gameplay variety, making it a challenging and engaging title for fans of the genre. Overall, it successfully replicates the charm of classic PC games while providing a solid and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Citadel Stormer 2 is a game inspired by retro PC games, and it replicates it perfectly with its graphics, gameplay, and music.”
- “I recommend Citadel Stormer 2 to everyone who is looking for a solid, challenging retro platformer with tight gameplay.”
- “In addition to the solid gameplay, this game has a lot of content in terms of levels, enemies, weapons, graphical assets, and music.”
- “Defeated bosses also drop special 'keys', which according to the story, are required to access the last area, but otherwise have no functionality in terms of gameplay.”
- “In addition to ammo, lockers also contain health and lives, and can be opened with keycards that are hidden in boxes somewhere you might overlook. Seeking, obtaining, and managing these keycards adds variety to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation, making it hard to stay engaged over time.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Citadel Stormer 2 features vibrant retro-styled pixel graphics that effectively capture the essence of classic PC games, complemented by crisp controls and a heavy metal synth soundtrack. The game's overall design, along with its rich content, enhances the nostalgic experience, earning it a strong visual appeal.
- “Citadel Stormer 2 is a game inspired by retro PC games, and it replicates it perfectly with its graphics, gameplay, and music.”
- “The crisp controls, colorful retro-styled pixel graphics, heavy metal synth music, and the overall design of the game work together to make the game shine.”
- “In addition to the solid gameplay, this game has a lot of content in terms of levels, enemies, weapons, graphical assets, and music.”
- “---graphics---★★★★☆”
story
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story is light yet enjoyable, effectively setting the tone and complementing its influences. While it provides a basic plot framework, it lacks depth in gameplay mechanics, as certain elements like boss drops serve primarily narrative purposes rather than enhancing gameplay. Overall, the narrative is considered a positive aspect of the game.
- “The story is light but also fitting for the influences it carries; it is fun and does well to set the tone.”
- “Defeated bosses also drop special 'keys,' which, according to the story, are required to access the last area, but otherwise have no functionality in terms of gameplay.”
- “The plot is there, and that's a very good thing.”
- “Defeated bosses also drop special 'keys', which according to the story are required to access the last area, but otherwise have no functionality in terms of gameplay.”
- “The story is light but also fitting for the influences it carries and is fun and does well to set the tone.”