Power-Up

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Power-Up is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Psychotic Psoftware and was released on August 29, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

With 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.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music12 positive mentions

The game features enjoyable gameplay with a good variety of weapons and power-ups, making it fun and challenging.
Graphics and sound design are well-executed, providing a nostalgic yet modern experience.
It's an affordable game that offers a lot of value for its price, making it a great choice for fans of the genre.

The control scheme is limited, with no option to customize key bindings or adjust audio levels.
Some players found the game to be poorly designed and lacking in depth, leading to a boring experience.
The absence of scorekeeping and continues can be frustrating for players looking for a more traditional SHMUP experience.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and thematic fit, with many reviewers noting it enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the volume too loud and express a desire for options to adjust or mute the music, as it can become distracting over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, the lack of control options is a common point of criticism.
- “The music is really good!”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, fits in with the whole theme well.”
- “Music and sound are pretty good and match the setting and style of the game (think retro but higher quality than 8 bit).”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally praised for their good quality and unique fidelity, particularly in the context of 2D design and scrolling layers. However, some reviewers note that the graphics can be simplistic, yet they appreciate the effort put in by a single developer. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphical fidelity of this title is unique and perfect for this game.”
- “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 smooth scrolling.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is praised for its intelligent design, featuring a satisfying progression of power-ups and a diverse array of enemy types and behaviors. Many users liken it to a hypothetical Gradius clone, highlighting its engaging 2D graphics and smooth scrolling mechanics. Overall, the gameplay offers a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of the genre.
- “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.”
- “Gameplay: the gameplay reminds me of a hypothetical Gradius clone for the Amiga.”