- August 21, 2015
- Flump Studios
Pester
Platforms
About
"Pester" is a fast-paced, vertically-scrolling shooter game with intense old-school action and TATE support. The game features remastered sprite work and a thumping soundtrack, with over 100 customizable play options for a highly replayable experience. Originally released for Xbox Live Indies, this game offers a challenging and exciting experience for shooter fans.








- The game offers a nostalgic retro feel reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, appealing to fans of the genre.
- It provides a budget-friendly option for players, with several game modes and the ability to customize music and backgrounds.
- Some players found it to be a fun and challenging experience, especially for those new to the shoot 'em up genre.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes, poor controls, and unresponsive gameplay.
- Many reviews highlight the lack of polish, with rough visuals and sound design that detracts from the overall experience.
- The gameplay is described as simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and intentional design, making it less enjoyable for most players.
- music22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic and arcade-like techno-grumble style, while others find the volume settings frustrating and the music selection limited. Users enjoy the ability to choose between old school and new music, but many wish for a randomization feature to enhance variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though volume control issues detract from the experience.
“Good selection of music and a cool scanline filter which I'm a sucker for :d”
“Retro shmup with basic gameplay and cool music that emits a nostalgic vibe.”
“Techno-grumble style music makes it feel like an arcade game, and for $0.99 this is a huge deal and a fun time passer.”
“The music volume settings for some reason are not saving for me, so every time I start this game again I need to go to options to turn it down.”
“Music is way too loud.”
“You can only change the music volume between 0-10.”