Double Spoiler
- August 2, 2019
- 上海アリス幻樂団
Get on Steam"Double Spoiler" is a game where you play as the newspaper reporter Tengu Shamemaru and must update your paper by psychically damaging yokai and humans with your writing. The goal is to take photographs of bosses by avoiding enemy attacks and obstacles without running out of film. Successfully capturing a boss as a photograph depends on whether or not they are fully in frame and results in higher scores or unlocking special items if the shot is particularly impressive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Double Spoiler offers a unique twist on the typical bullet hell genre, combining photography mechanics with challenging gameplay.
- The game features excellent music and a variety of memorable characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- The addition of camera rotation and angle mechanics adds depth to both survival and scoring, making it a more nuanced game than its predecessor.
- The game is extremely difficult and may not be suitable for beginners, as there is no difficulty selection.
- Some spell cards rely heavily on luck, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Players may find the requirement to complete each stage twice to be tedious and less enjoyable compared to the previous game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this title is a significant improvement over its predecessor, "Shoot the Bullet," offering enhanced mechanics and increased difficulty. New features, such as angle mechanics and character-specific gameplay styles, add depth and variety, making it a more engaging experience while retaining the fun elements of the original. Overall, players find the gameplay refreshing and enjoyable.
“It's quite a step up from Shoot the Bullet, both in terms of gameplay and in difficulty; I haven't touched STB ever since I downloaded DS several months ago, since DS's mechanics just feel so much better.”
“Overall, it's an expanded version of STB, with even tougher patterns and deeper mechanics, without losing what made the first game incredibly fun.”
“They added angle mechanics to the game, by making the camera rotate and allowing players to switch between horizontal and vertical view.”
“Hatate also adds a lot more nuance to the game by having her own gameplay style alongside Aya.”
“Overall, it's an expanded version of Shoot the Bullet, with even tougher patterns and deeper mechanics, without losing what made the first game incredibly fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic and engaging, with many players noting that it remains enjoyable without becoming tiresome. Additionally, the option to rotate the camera view enhances the overall experience.
“The option to rotate the camera view is a very welcome addition; the music is, as usual, very good and doesn't get tiresome.”
“The music is fantastic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing antics of a crow, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the experience. Players find the crow's comedic behavior particularly memorable and enjoyable.
“The funny crow goes brrrrrrrrrrr!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is noted to be the same as that of a previous title, "stb," indicating a lack of originality or new developments in the narrative.
“The story feels recycled and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any meaningful twists or character development.”
“I found the plot to be disjointed and confusing, which detracted from the overall experience.”
