Xbox One User Reviews

The Shmup genre is a genre that is loved by a lot of people and I must admit that I’m one of them people. I’ve played some classic Shmup’s over the years and whilst you can’t call Overdriven Reloaded: Special Edition a classic it’s still a decent addition to the genre. The most important thing about a game like this is to keep the gameplay fun and thankfully that’s exactly what they do. You can enjoy this game in both solo and co-op and when played in both these modes the game possesses a challenge but never seems to get frustrating, which is great. I was also very impressed with the controls that have been implemented in the game and they didn’t once fail me which is of course very important. There is a few levels to sink your teeth into and whilst some of them are good I did find a few of them to lack in variety and some of them did become a chore when they had to be replayed. In terms of content the game has more than enough for you to be getting on with and the game is definitely value for money. I will say though that some of the modes did feel a bit samey and the game is definitely best enjoyed in short bursts. One of the aspects of the game that didn’t lack in variety were the boss battles. I found the boss battles to be an incredibly enjoyable affair and each boss battle felt like it mattered so things remained exciting throughout when in these battles. The presentation side of the game is something that I was a big fan of. Visually the game has a nice look to it and each environment makes the game stand out quite considerably. The same can also be said about the sound design and the best thing is that I never once grew tired of the soundtrack. At the end of the day Overdriven Reloaded: Special Edition may not try to do anything different, but in the end it doesn’t need to because the tried and tested formula works well here. Don’t get me wrong the game is far from perfect and it does have a few shortcomings, but the most important thing is that it gets more right than it gets wrong. Without a doubt fans of the Shmup genre will find more than enough to keep them satisfied here and in the end it does enough to warrant a recommendation from me.