- February 21, 2022
- PlatinumGames Inc.
SOL CRESTA
PlatinumGames try their hand at a vertical shooter and the result is a near bullseye.
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SOL CRESTA is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by PlatinumGames Inc. and was released on February 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Sol Cresta is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game that pays homage to the classic arcade titles Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta. Players control a spacecraft facing numerous enemy fleets across different stages. A unique feature is the ability to dock ships together to form more powerful combinations, with distinct attacks and abilities. The game retains the pixel art style of its predecessors while introducing updated visuals and audio for a modern twist.
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- The game features a unique formation mechanic that allows for strategic gameplay and adds depth to the shooting experience.
- The soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro is highly praised, providing an engaging and nostalgic audio backdrop.
- The game offers a variety of difficulty settings, making it accessible for both casual players and hardcore fans of the genre.
- The graphics are often criticized for being overly pixelated and difficult to read, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced, especially considering the additional costs for DLC content that should have been included in the base game.
- The level design and enemy patterns are seen as uninspired and repetitive, lacking the creativity found in other modern shooters.
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The gameplay of "Sol Cresta" is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as the formation system and ship swapping, which offer a fresh take on the shmup genre. While the game is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, some players find the graphics distracting and the hitboxes inconsistent, leading to occasional cheap deaths. Overall, it provides a complex and enjoyable experience, though it may require patience to fully appreciate its depth and nuances.
“Sol Cresta is a very solid and creative shmup that combines old school sensibilities with modern gameplay ideas and mechanics.”
“Behind the retro graphics and chiptune soundtrack hides a very modern and enjoyable shmup, full of creative gameplay touches, be it the formation mechanics or the special moves triggered by doing motions straight out of a fighting game.”
“I really recommend Sol Cresta because it contains combos that you can execute, the formation mechanic is amazing, and every spaceship has its unique shot.”
“The graphics are ruined by the lack of a video mode that doesn't make them look like a shimmering mess of pixels, and the gameplay is a bit too gimmicky.”
“The mechanics are very poorly explained in the manual and it looks like they're trying to sell you the plot as a $10 day 1 DLC.”
“Sol Cresta can be a little annoying with its mechanics for anyone who is willing to take the time to get good at it.”
SOL CRESTA (Switch) Review
PlatinumGames try their hand at a vertical shooter and the result is a near bullseye.
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Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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If you’re a fan of this now very old series, you might find Sol Cresta’s mould appealing. It’s certainly fun to improve, win shields, and prolong your survival by grabbing back lost ships; and to be able to whip your craft into formation and quickly destroy bosses with a countdown of powerful ordnance — and the audio is sublime. At the same time, with all of its interesting ideas, one can’t help but feel that there are elements here that need more polish and careful implementation. There are very few memorable boss attacks, and while some stage junctures are somewhat shrewd, others come off as ill-conceived or uninspired. By no means is that to say it’s not enjoyable — a definite groove emerges as you chip away at its interesting core gameplay— but the fact of the matter is that Sol Cresta is up against a wealth of extremely steep competition, and to stand out it needs to be hitting the all-important notes with greater finesse.
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SOL CRESTA is a arcade shooter game.
SOL CRESTA is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.
SOL CRESTA was released on February 21, 2022.
SOL CRESTA was developed by PlatinumGames Inc..
SOL CRESTA has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
SOL CRESTA is a single player game.
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