Power-Up
- August 29, 2014
- Psychotic Psoftware
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Get on itch.io StoreWith a monster soundtrack, challenging gameplay and an impressive arsenal of weapons - Power-Up is the modern-retro styled Shoot-Em-Up from one-man game studio, Psychotic Psoftware.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable gameplay with a solid weapon switching and power-up system that adds depth and strategy.
- Graphics and sound design are well-executed, providing a nostalgic yet modern experience that appeals to fans of the genre.
- It's considered a great value for the price, offering a fun and challenging experience that many players find addictive.
- The game lacks customizable controls, which can be frustrating for players who prefer to set their own key bindings.
- There are no continues or scorekeeping, which may disappoint players looking for more traditional arcade features.
- Some players find the music too loud and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to match the game's theme, with many reviewers noting it as a standout feature. However, some players find the volume levels too high, making it difficult to hear voiceovers and sound effects, and express a desire for options to adjust or mute the music. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, the lack of volume control is a common point of criticism.
“The music is really good!”
“Music and sound are pretty good and match the setting and style of the game (think retro but higher quality than 8 bit).”
“The soundtrack is amazing, fits in with the whole theme well.”
“This might be a good game, but it's a shame the author didn't include an option to turn off the music as it can get annoying after a bit, as I like to pump the volume up and enjoy the sound effects.”
“It's hard to tell what the voice says since the music is loud.”
“Would be nice to control music, speech, and sound effects.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, noted for their good quality and effective use of scrolling layers, though some find them simplistic. The unique graphical fidelity enhances the gameplay experience, particularly when using fully upgraded weapons. Overall, the visuals reflect a commendable effort, especially considering the game was developed by a single individual.
“The graphics are good too (I love the different scroll layers); a lot of work for only one person!”
“Gameplay design and good 2D graphics with great scrolling.”
“A fully leveled up weapon gives you so much pleasure when fired; the graphical fidelity of this title is unique and perfect for this game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intelligent design, featuring a satisfying progression of power-ups and a diverse array of enemies with distinct routines. Players appreciate the 2D graphics and smooth scrolling, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Gradius, highlighting its nostalgic appeal.
“Gameplay is very intelligent; I love the progression of power-ups and the variety and routines of the enemies.”
“The gameplay design features good 2D graphics with smooth scrolling.”
“The gameplay reminds me of a hypothetical Gradius clone for the Amiga.”
“Gameplay: the gameplay reminds me of a hypothetical Gradius clone for the Amiga.”
“Gameplay: the gameplay reminds me of a hypothetical Gradius clone for the Amiga.”
