80
In the end, Natsuki Chronicles is a solid shoot-'em-up. The action provides a nice balance between hardcore and novice-friendly gameplay, while the various tweakable options are welcome for players of all skill levels. Despite a lack of modes, there is some replayability thanks to an online leaderboard system and various difficulty levels and items to unlock; it gives players a reason to return despite the lackluster story. If you're a shoot-'em-up fan, Natsuki Chronicles is well worth checking out.
77
In spite of the game’s assists, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone new to the genre. It will simply be too difficult and frustrating for anyone who doesn’t come into the game with some shmup skills on their resume. Shmup veterans will have a better go of things, but will find themselves challenged for the reasons that I’ve outlined. I wouldn’t call Natsuki Chronicles a “must play” for fans of the genre, but some will find the visuals and ship customization an interesting change of pace and will enjoy checking the game out.
79
A visually extremely unsophisticated horizontal shooter that shines mechanically: The amount of weapon systems as well as the ballistic trajectory feature make this an insiders’ tip.
7
Horizontally scrolling semi-sequel to Ginga Force which makes the same mistake of not including weapon-swapping, but it makes you work rather harder to achieve upgraded weapon systems and is therefore slightly more satisfying to play.
10
If you love games like R-Type, Thunder force 3 and Einander from yesteryears this game will have you smiling. Worth every penny!!
9
The game is the best shoot 'em up title for the PS4(Europe) right now followed by it's predecessor the brilliant Ginga Force. AAA quality(for a shoot' em up game) ,rock solid 60 frames per second, ultra responsive controls and brain melting side scrolling action. Natsuki Chronicles is very challenging, some are going to have a hard time beating the game's easy difficulty, difficult but not cheap or unfair.
One point off for the annoying Japanese anime voices and useless "story"during the campaign's gameplay, although you can easily adjust or completely turn them off in the sound options menu, nobody buys these games for the story. Thankfully, the arcade mode is a pure STG experience without dialogues and anime pop ups. A huge thank you to Rising Star games for bringing Qute's Natsuki Chronicles and Ginga Force to the European PSN.
Natsuki Chronicles
Released On:
Feb 18, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
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Mar 11, 2021
90
Natsuki Chronicles accommodates newcomers and veterans of the genre without diluting the experience for either. The tight, challenging gameplay and great presentation provide a game that’s well worth playing. Admittedly, the difficulty may be off-putting to some, especially with the occasional difficulty spike. However, Natsuki Chronicles provides the tools to master the gameplay without the tedium often associated with games of its genre. I would wholeheartedly recommend the game to those that appreciate high quality shoot ‘em ups or even just someone looking for a good introduction to the genre.
Feb 17, 2021
90
Natsuki Chronicles takes the high quality shoot 'em up gameplay of Ginga Force, flips it ninety degrees and delivers a great shoot 'em up with a rewarding upgrade system. Newbies might struggle a little but genre fans will have a blast.
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7.3
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Sep 14, 2022
10
If you love games like R-Type, Thunder force 3 and Einander from yesteryears this game will have you smiling. Worth every penny!!
Feb 20, 2021
9
The game is the best shoot 'em up title for the PS4(Europe) right now followed by it's predecessor the brilliant Ginga Force. AAA quality(for a shoot' em up game) ,rock solid 60 frames per second, ultra responsive controls and brain melting side scrolling action. Natsuki Chronicles is very challenging, some are going to have a hard time beating the game's easy difficulty, difficult but not cheap or unfair.
One point off for the annoying Japanese anime voices and useless "story"during the campaign's gameplay, although you can easily adjust or completely turn them off in the sound options menu, nobody buys these games for the story. Thankfully, the arcade mode is a pure STG experience without dialogues and anime pop ups. A huge thank you to Rising Star games for bringing Qute's Natsuki Chronicles and Ginga Force to the European PSN.
Feb 17, 2021
84
If you love shoot 'em ups as much as I do then you'll have an absolute blast with Natsuki Chronicles. Its clever and vastly different modes make for top-notch shooting entertainment whether you prefer the steadily-paced story or action-packed arcade gameplay.
Feb 17, 2021
80
Overall, there is plenty of game here and enough to challenge even the most hardened shoot-’em-up fanatic, but also enough tricks up its sleeve to cater for newcomers. Natsuki Chronicles will be on my ‘pick up and play’ list for a while.
Mar 22, 2021
77
In spite of the game’s assists, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone new to the genre. It will simply be too difficult and frustrating for anyone who doesn’t come into the game with some shmup skills on their resume. Shmup veterans will have a better go of things, but will find themselves challenged for the reasons that I’ve outlined. I wouldn’t call Natsuki Chronicles a “must play” for fans of the genre, but some will find the visuals and ship customization an interesting change of pace and will enjoy checking the game out.
Feb 25, 2021
70
I’m often horrible at these types of games, finding that the skill jump from easy to medium to be too much of a challenge but I found Natsuki Chronicles fares as a good starting point for beginners. In saying that, this game isn’t easy either and will require a ton of play-throughs of the same level, especially the later ones and on higher difficulties, to best determine which weapon types work the best and also your strategy. But even so, fans of the bullet hell genre should most definitely add this game to their library.
Feb 17, 2021
70
Unoriginal art direction aside, Natsuki Chronicles is a thoroughly entertaining shoot ’em up that any fan of the genre should check out. Though thanks to its generosity with handing out additional credits and shields in each of its game modes, it’s even suitable for those with only a passing interest in the genre looking for a good entry point. Only players who truly wanted to follow its story will find real fault with it – everyone else will find it to be a blast from beginning to end.
Mar 2, 2024
7
Horizontally scrolling semi-sequel to Ginga Force which makes the same mistake of not including weapon-swapping, but it makes you work rather harder to achieve upgraded weapon systems and is therefore slightly more satisfying to play.
SummaryNew dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Feb 18, 2021
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