- January 21, 2020
- ZERODIV
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha
A solid collection of shooters that shines even brighter if you own a Flip Grip.
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Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a single player action game. It was developed by ZERODIV and was released on January 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
STRIKERS 1945, STRIKERS 1945 II, STRIKERS 1945 III, SOL DIVIDE, Dragon Blaze, and ZERO GUNNER 2 combine forces in one arcade collection! Bring the arcade home by blasting through these shooters vertically in the popular ‘TATE’ mode for the ultimate shoot-'em-up experience!
- Great collection for collectors, featuring six classic Psikyo shooters on a single cartridge with high production quality and cool extras like soundtracks and artwork.
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of the shoot-'em-up genre, with clean menus and enjoyable gameplay.
- The inclusion of TATE mode and scanline filter options enhances the experience, making it a solid choice for both casual players and genre enthusiasts.
- The game suffers from input lag and lacks training or accessibility features, which may disappoint players looking for a more polished experience.
- While the collection is enjoyable, it doesn't offer significant improvements or new features compared to previous releases, making it feel somewhat redundant.
- The screen size can be an issue for handheld play, as the game is better suited for full-screen TV gameplay.
- music10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music aspect of the game is highly praised, featuring a high-quality 3-disc soundtrack that encompasses all six games, complete with impressive production value. Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of physical soundtrack CDs and additional extras, such as an art book, enhancing the overall value of the limited edition collection. The nostalgic appeal of having a tangible soundtrack alongside classic arcade games adds to the enjoyment.
“The 3 disc OST covers all 6 of the games and has great production value!”
“Comes with quite a bit of extras, but the thing that really surprised me was the soundtrack CDs in a fat jewel case.”
“Just like its counterpart 'Bravo' limited edition, 'Alpha' is another amazing collection box with very good value of art book, music CD, and all the games in one single package.”
“The soundtrack CDs come in a fat jewel case, which was a surprising extra.”
“The game includes a soundtrack set that is an actual CD set, adding value to the overall package.”
“The inclusion of soundtrack CDs as extras was quite unexpected and a nice touch.”
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha Review
This collection could be recommended for those who want to casually drop a few credits in a Psikyo game here and there, and are not going to become too concerned about learning or clearing the game. If you are the type of player who respects the original versions of these classics, however, and wants to experience the feel of the intended gameplay, the Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is not a worthwhile purchase. It is painful to say, but that money would be better spent on a properly ported shmup collection, like the Darius Cozmic Collection, or even on the old PS1 and Saturn releases of these games (if you are not interested in emulation). We understand some players will be upset by the chosen review score, but please keep in mind that giving this no-effort collection a high review score also devalues the work of other collections and developers who are putting in the time and effort to honour the playability of the games they are selling.
50%Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha (Switch) Review
A solid collection of shooters that shines even brighter if you own a Flip Grip.
70%Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha Review
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a fun collection of notable artifacts from the golden age of arcade shmups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a action game.
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is available on Nintendo Switch.
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha was released on January 21, 2020.
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha was developed by ZERODIV.
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.
Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha is a single player game.
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