- January 28, 2020
- Tales of the Renegade Sector
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is a wonderful-looking low-poly title. However, it's sadly lacking in most departments. Compared to the original, the sequel takes a backward step. + I loved the low-poly imagery. + Retro synth music. + Simple controls. - No replay value. - Repetitive gameplay. - Bugs and glitches. - The achievements are broken. - It's worse than the original. (Rating: PEGI 7 Mild Violence Release date: 15/06/2022 Price: £6.69) (Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on the Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is a wonderful-looking low-poly title. However, it's sadly lacking in most departments. Compared to the original, the sequel takes a backward step.
+ I loved the low-poly imagery.
+ Retro synth music.
+ Simple controls.
- No replay value.
- Repetitive gameplay.
- Bugs and glitches.
- The achievements are broken.
- It's worse than the original.
(Rating: PEGI 7 Mild Violence Release date: 15/06/2022 Price: £6.69)
(Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on the Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)
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About Thunder Kid II: Null Mission
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is a single player arcade platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Tales of the Renegade Sector and was released on January 28, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
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- Great sequel with improved level design and polish over the first game, featuring unique bosses and fun environments.
- Engaging gameplay that blends bullet dodging and platforming, reminiscent of classic 2D games, with a fair challenge level.
- Simple controls and a charming art style make it accessible and enjoyable, especially for fans of arcade-style games.
- The game is relatively short and lacks a lives system, which could enhance exploration and challenge.
- Some technical issues, such as collision detection bugs and camera angle problems, can detract from the experience.
- The soundtrack is inconsistent, and there are minor control issues that require frequent reconfiguration.
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is a unique blend of bullet dodging and platforming that successfully translates mechanics from 2D games like Mega Man into a 3D environment, offering a fresh experience for players. However, a notable quirk in the mechanics can lead to players slipping off platforms if they land too aggressively, which may affect the overall enjoyment. The inclusion of challenging bosses further enhances the gameplay experience.
“A blend of bullet dodging and platforming that 3D platformers just haven't been able to pull off to the same degree that 2D ones have until now, with some great bosses rounding out the gameplay.”
“There's a mechanic that makes the player slip off of platforms if they edge them too hard when landing, adding an interesting challenge to the gameplay.”
“Maybe it's an intended feature or not, but there's a mechanic that makes the player slip off of platforms if they edge them too hard when landing on said platforms.”
“What happens when you take 2D Mega Man and directly translate about 75% of its mechanics, then splice it a bit with shmups, all into a 3D game?”
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Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is a arcade platformer game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Thunder Kid II: Null Mission include science, 3D, indie, pixel graphics, bullet hell and others.
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission was released on January 28, 2020.
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission was developed by Tales of the Renegade Sector.
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Thunder Kid II: Null Mission for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.
Thunder Kid II: Null Mission is a single player game.
Similar games include Thunder Kid, Dogurai, Protodroid DeLTA, Viktor, A Hole New World and others.