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Twin Shot Deluxe

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
97% User Score Based on 137 reviews

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Twin Shot Deluxe is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game. It was developed by Nitrome Limited and was released on April 30, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Angel Cats are back and better than ever before in this complete remaster. Twin Shot Deluxe is an arcade platform shooter where players defend their homeland from invaders using bows and arrows. Take aim at over 200+ brand new levels set across four worlds, each with unique challenges, bosses and enemies. Play solo or team up with friends in local co-op (1-4 players) or play competitively to …

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews
music16 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Faithful and polished remake of the original Twin Shot games with updated pixel art, smooth 60fps performance, and improved controls.
  • Includes a large amount of content: 200+ new levels, all original levels remastered, new bosses, multiplayer modes (local up to 4 players), and many unlockables like skins, hats, and cheats.
  • Excellent level design with varied and engaging mechanics across multiple themed worlds, plus catchy nostalgic music refreshed with new tracks, making it highly replayable and fun especially in co-op.
  • Lacks some quality of life features such as key rebinding, a level retry/reset button, and online multiplayer support, which would improve accessibility and convenience.
  • Some players report occasional bugs such as clipping and input lag, and some find certain mechanics (e.g. arrow shooting delay, enemy invisibility frames) frustrating or inconsistent.
  • No achievements or Steam collectibles at launch, and narrative/lore are minimal, which may disappoint players seeking more progression or story depth.

  • music

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music, composed by Dave Cowen, is widely praised for its catchy, energetic, and nostalgic qualities, significantly enhancing the gameplay experience. While the soundtrack features a limited number of tracks, leading some players to find it repetitive, the quality and charm of both old and new compositions receive high commendation. Overall, the refreshed, uncompressed soundtrack is considered a major highlight and worth purchasing by fans.

    • “Accompanying this is a lively soundtrack that matches the energetic pace of the gameplay, reinforcing the sense of momentum without becoming repetitive or overwhelming.”
    • “The music as well is also a huge plus, I have to commend Dave Cowen for his work on the tracks, both old and new.”
    • “The original games' art has been redone to Nitrome's current standards, but the brand new Atlantis area honestly takes the cake, looking not too dissimilar from their work on Shovel Knight Dig's secret fountain area, and the music for it is amazing.”
    • “The songs are bangers, but there are very few so some people may find the music repetitive.”
    • “My only complaint about the soundtrack is that there aren't that many tracks.”
    • “Different music for cutscenes, bonus stages and bosses would've significantly improved my game experience.”

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its satisfying, fluid mechanics that blend platforming and combat, with clever level design and well-paced difficulty scaling. Innovative features like arrows becoming temporary platforms add strategic depth, especially in multiplayer, while the faithful remaster delivers nostalgic yet engaging sessions. Minor drawbacks include limited control customization and insufficient in-game explanations for some mechanics.

    • “Absolutely delightful remaster of the original Twin Shot series, with a tasteful amount of difficulty mixed in with fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay revolves around guiding a small, winged character through a series of floating stages filled with enemies, hazards, and environmental challenges.”
    • “Some levels introduce extra mechanics, like bouncing tiles or temporary tiles, further increasing the possibilities and challenges.”
    • “Even after an update that supposedly made hats, a new advertised feature for the game, more abundant, has done nothing to increase interaction with the mechanic (I think I've gotten hats twice, and both were before the patch).”
    • “My only major complaints are the inability to remap the controls to different keys, and the lack of any in-game explanation about the "screen looping" mechanic found in most levels (players who are unfamiliar with the flash version might get confused).”
    • “You never see a new mechanic in a level with lots of enemies or with a challenging puzzle.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics offer a stunning, nostalgic upgrade with beautifully reworked pixel art that retains the original retro charm while enhancing smoothness and visual detail. Each themed level showcases cohesive and vibrant artwork, complemented by a clean interface and higher framerate, making the visuals both faithful to the originals and delightfully modern. Overall, the graphics are widely praised for their aesthetic appeal, emotional resonance, and seamless blend of classic and updated styles.

    • “The artwork is gorgeous, a stunning upgrade from the original artwork, which was already a high bar!”
    • “The graphics are completely redone, but I barely even noticed for the majority of them.”
    • “The updated visuals retain a retro charm while benefiting from modern smoothness, particularly in how fluidly everything moves.”
    • “The reworked visuals are a treat for the eyes: clean user interface, solid pixel art with pleasant color palettes.”

  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong nostalgia and heartfelt emotions, successfully recapturing the joy and sentiment of childhood gaming. Enhanced visuals and thoughtful features amplify this emotional connection, making it a deeply moving experience for longtime fans.

    • “The new visuals are great, the higher framerate is much appreciated, and the inclusion of the old level designs as a toggle is enough to make a grown man emotional with nostalgia.”
    • “A deeply heartfelt recreation of a game many of us enjoyed as kids and now get to really appreciate as adults.”
    • “So very heartwarming to see characters from other Nitrome games making a cameo as well!”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through various unlockables, power-ups, and multiplayer modes that enhance social and spontaneous gameplay experiences. While many players find it engaging and varied, some feel it could benefit from additional content to further extend its replay value. Overall, it delivers a fun, short, and highly replayable experience, especially with friends.

    • “Of course, there are also the hats, power-ups and other “cheats”, which add immense variability and replayability to the game, but I’d rather not spoil them.”
    • “Tl;dr: The game’s a blast, short and sweet but highly replayable (particularly if you can do multiplayer).”
    • “This social aspect significantly boosts replay value, as the game becomes less about completing levels and more about shared experiences and spontaneous interactions.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features minimal storytelling, with only brief art panels after boss fights and limited narrative development. Progression focuses more on stage completion than on story or evolving mechanics. This minimal story approach aligns with the game's design and player expectations.

    • “Now, there isn’t much of a story, besides the couple art panels after you beat a boss.”
    • “Barely any story, but I don’t think that’s the kind of game that needs a big narrative.”
    • “There is little storytelling to speak of, and progression is primarily tied to completing stages rather than evolving mechanics.”
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Twin Shot Deluxe is a casual platformer game.

Twin Shot Deluxe is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Twin Shot Deluxe was released on April 30, 2026.

Twin Shot Deluxe was developed by Nitrome Limited.

Twin Shot Deluxe has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Twin Shot Deluxe for its music but disliked it for its story.

Twin Shot Deluxe is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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