- August 14, 2019
- QUByte Interactive
VASARA Collection
If you’re a fan of shoot ’em ups, it’s nice when you can finally get your hands on those previously unavailable to you.
Platforms
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Steam Deck
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Xbox
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"VASARA Collection" is a retro-style shoot 'em up game featuring vertical scrolling levels and intense action. The collection includes the two Vasara games, known for their historic alternative setting and innovative "Variable Shooter" system, as well as enhanced versions with new modes and features. Players control anime-inspired characters with unique abilities, battling through hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in a feudal Japan setting.
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- The collection includes two classic shmups and a new mode, providing a unique blend of gameplay with melee mechanics and a feudal Japan setting.
- The Timeless mode offers a modern take on the original games, featuring local multiplayer for up to four players and updated graphics.
- The game is often available at a significant discount, making it a great value for fans of the genre.
- The port suffers from technical issues, including low resolution graphics and poor optimization, leading to lag and a subpar experience.
- The game features a frustrating ranking system and lacks essential options like customizable controls and audio sliders.
- The gameplay is extremely challenging, which may deter casual players, and the melee mechanics can feel clunky and unintuitive.
- gameplay34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay in Vasara is characterized by its unique melee mechanics, requiring players to master timing and strategy for success, particularly during boss fights. While it offers challenging and addictive arcade-style gameplay with solid controls and multiplayer options, it lacks some features compared to other titles in the genre. The game combines elements from the original Vasara titles and introduces a new 2.5D experience, all set against a backdrop of engaging visuals and music.
“The gameplay, visuals, and music are all awesome.”
“Challenging gameplay.”
“Gameplay in the originals is satisfying and addictive with great graphics and music.”
“Vasara is not really a shmup technically speaking as the melee attack is what you should use as your main weapon; learn its mechanics.”
“Everything's great in terms of gameplay, but still lacking in features compared to the alternatives.”
“The game has low-res graphics (for the classic mode) and features old-school style gameplay.”
VASARA Collection (Switch) Review
A solid package of Japanese-themed shoot em’ ups.
75%VASARA Collection (Nintendo Switch)
All things considered, there is nothing that really negativity impacts these three games to a great degree. They have hours of solid gameplay, challenge, and fun made even better by VASARA 3’s four-player co-op. Having one great shooter is cool, having three in one bundle is epic. I tip my hat to the developers and publishers for some great arcade ports For genre fans, these make very good additions to the Switch’s library.
80%Vasara Collection Review
Vasara Collection brings two rare Japanese shmups to a modern audience in a competent (if relatively no frills) experience. Unique melee mechanics and a quirky feudal Japan setting make them well worth experiencing, just don’t expect them to be easy. The bonus Timeless mode is a nice addition but feels a bit wasted.
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