- July 17, 2018
- Llamasoft Ltd.
Tempest 4000
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
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About
Tempest 4000 is a fast-paced, arcade-style shooter game where you control a claw-like ship blasting enemies as they approach through a geometric tunnel. With up to 100 levels, the game features improved graphics and audio over its predecessors, as well as an unlockable classic mode for a nostalgic experience. Your mission is to survive wave after wave of enemies while navigating through challenging, geometric environments.









- Visually stunning with vibrant graphics and a psychedelic aesthetic that captures the essence of the original Tempest.
- Gameplay is addictive and retains the classic feel of Tempest 2000, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- Includes multiple soundtracks, allowing players to choose between the original Tempest 2000 music and newer tracks.
- Lacks mouse and spinner support, making it difficult to play for those accustomed to the original controls.
- Controls feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with keyboard and mouse options.
- Technical issues such as graphical glitches and limited resolution options detract from the overall experience.
- music129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the inclusion of multiple soundtracks, including the original Tempest 2000 and TXK, which evoke nostalgic feelings of arcade gaming. While some players appreciate the energetic and immersive soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, others feel that the music can become repetitive and detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the soundtracks are generally considered a highlight, contributing to the game's vibrant atmosphere.
“Overall I highly recommend it; on a decent rig it runs at 60 fps, the visuals are fun, the music is fantastic as always, and it's fun to play overall.”
“The pounding, pulsing soundtrack!”
“Not a hardcore Tempest fan by any means, but I loved Tempest X3 on the PS1, and this really recaptures the feel of that game for me with colorful, trippy visuals, a great soundtrack, and a ton of skill required.”
“Controls and music ruin it.”
“But I'm not personally a fan of where they went with the music.”
“The sound/music is about the same, meaning it gets old and annoying quickly.”
Review: Tempest 4000
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
90%Tempest 4000 Review
Trippy, harsh, explosive and bizarre. This is everything you would want in a Tempest sequel, provided you want one at all.
70%Tempest 4000 review
Tempest 4000 isn’t doing anything new or different - but this is an eminently playable, intuitive arcade reimagining that is well worth sinking some time into.
80%