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Aug 9, 2024
3
Absolutely lacking game. Lacks both in gameplay and design which give 2negative points, very short in addition to that. Not even close to R-Type ot Pixeljunk Shooter.
Jun 18, 2024
8
Resogun is one of the few Sony starter exclusives for PS4. And the first good game for the console. Even after more than 10 years, it's nice to play this platformer. Good gameplay and not bad music. The story mode is even made of 5-6 locations. Of course, it's better to play Resogun on Vita, or Switch (if it wasn't exclusive). And so this game will be forgotten and locked in the Sony ecosystem. If you, like me, missed it in 2013, be sure to try it.
May 20, 2024
8
Une excellente surprise ! Un shoot'em up joli, de beaux effets, une difficulté parfaitement dosés qu'on peut ajuster en fonction de son niveau. On n'est pas la face à un shmup classique de gauche à droite. On choisit sa direction gauche/droite pour tourner autour d'un cercle. Système de prisonnier à sauver satisfaisant qui vous force à prendre des risques mais vous récompensent bien. Très agréable à platiner. Du tout bon je recommande.
May 20, 2023
7
In 1995 Super Dropzone on the SNES was basically Defender: The Next Generation and Resogun is essentially Super Dropzone: The Next Generation. Explosions galore and frantic alien-shooting/human rescuing with a pleasingly old school visual style, this would be fantastic stuff on a handheld but on the PS4 I expect a little more. Good fun is short bursts but a little lacking in substance.
Aug 24, 2022
1
This just felt like a horrible version of Aqua Kitty UDX. I just see no point in choosing this out of the two. The 3D thing felt a bit unpleasant. I love shooters but this just felt awkward. Doesn't mean it's a bad game, I guess a lot of it is personal taste. 1/10 was its value to me. There are many games I would score zero and not understand why people would like them at all. That isn't the case here. If someone gave this a 10/10 then that would be understandable too. I just have too many games in this style that I prefer, to want to play this.
Jun 27, 2022
10
Resogun is one of Housemarque's best games to date. It's addicting and inventive and offers more than enough content to satisfy a good while.
Apr 7, 2021
8
Fun, bright and challenging! The only downfall of this game is how fast it can be completed, maybe this is a chance for a series to grow into something big!
Nov 10, 2020
9
Best launch title for the PS4 looking back. Gameplay is Fast, addicting and extremely fun.
Nov 9, 2020
9
This game is relatively short but it is packed with action as a side scroller shooter. The platinum in this game is also relatively easy and can be done from start to finish in less than 12 hours. If you are into bullet hell type of games and enjoy shooting from a space ship this game is for you.
Aug 26, 2020
8
Very good. And it was for free i think on Ps4 **** like you playing super cool game from Arcade times but even better ;)
May 15, 2020
6
Decent, reasonably enjoyable but short game (~2 hours play if you're not interested in going for high scores or through difficulty levels). Plays smoothly and the music suits the game but for me personally, doesn't have much replay value. Not in the same league as Super **** HD.
Mar 18, 2020
10
Fantastic game which honours Defender, respects it, brings it into the modern era. Everything about it is brilliantly done; it's smooth, playable, addictive, it looks incredible, the difficulty curve is so well-judged. Housemarque seem to have this ability to make games which are insanely addictive and challenging, yet so much fun they're never annoying. Nex Machina is another example. Resogun is an absolute festival of arcade fun, and deserves attention even years after release.
Nov 25, 2019
8
Played the hell out of Resogun. It was addictive and so much fun. My only cretinism to the studio is that tried to milk the success of the game by trying to sell you content that should've been included in the already very short game to start with.
May 17, 2019
7
Damn, look at them particles. Particles, particles, particles, particles. Particles!
Feb 16, 2019
9
Resogun is a great 2D arcade twin stick shooter from Housemarque, inspired by the classic arcade shoot-em-up Defender. You fly across a series of rotating cylinder-shaped stages shooting at enemies while rescuing humans as a side-quest. It's optional, but by doing so you earn bonuses such as extra lives and bombs. You can only shoot horizontally (no 360 degrees shooting) so you also have to maneuver the ship to avoid enemies. Resogun isn't an original or groundbreaking game, but it's highly addictive and joyful to play. It's got great voxel-based 3D graphics (you can notice it especially when exploding parts of the stage with a bomb) and runs at 60 fps. The base game was rather short but it got expanded with a series of DLCs. The developers added, among other things, a ship editor (you can create a ship with the stats and shape of your choice), challenges, and a new mode called Defenders (you play as a ground-based human waiting to be rescued by a ship). You can even play in co-op in some of the modes. I wholeheartedly recommend Resogun to all retro arcade fans.
Dec 6, 2018
8
The greatest launch title for the PS4, excluding games that were released previously for the last generation. Resogun is a simplistic shooter with incredible speed, addicting gameplay and a short but sweet number of levels. Your main focus to save humans from alien invasions, but you can just flat-out ignore that goal. The gameplay is smooth, but there is a massive gripe with the game. You can beat it in two to three hours. Pick this game up in a sale for $5, and it'll be completely worth it, guaranteed. I surely as hell would be excited if a sequel was released as a launch title for the PS5.
Jul 25, 2018
7
de lo mejor que tuvo PS4 en sus comienzos, y de lo mejor que ha dado el plus hasta ahora juego tanto solo como cooperativo, buena jugabilidad y banda sonora pegadiza muy rejugable y un platino con reto y diversión a partes iguales
Sep 9, 2017
10
I have never put so much time into one game in my life. I've been playing this for over a year now and I'm still learning. I can see myself playing it for another year!
Jul 13, 2017
9
Really liked the game! A great shooter with stunning and colorful visual effects, graphics, sound design. Downright addictive and never lets go. Recommend!
Apr 29, 2017
9
Addictive space shooter that's lots of fun to play! Colorful graphics, energetic music, superb mechanics, and challenging levels make this a console classic and a must have any PS4 owner!
Mar 31, 2017
5
As a launch title, it must have been fine when compared to the few releases at the time. Now a few years past, it is nothing spectacular. Thankfully the PS4 was able to acquire better exclusives.
Mar 25, 2017
10
Tolles Spiel! Macht süchtig! Bin beim Suchen nach zu "Aqua Kitty Milk Mine Defenders" auf Resogun gestoßen. Spielemechanik ist die gleiche. Wem das eine gefallen hat, wird das andere auchgefallen. Als einen DLC kann man auch noch einen Menschen spielen der sein Haus verteidigt - gaaaanz toll.
Mar 10, 2017
8
Really enjoying this game on my new PS4. I play this with my kids every night. It's graphical presentation is gorgeous. And it is challenging enough to make us try over and over again.
Mar 6, 2017
9
This is really awesome game for the Playstation 4. One of the first games i got for the system and still one of my favorites for it. Well worth a purchase.
Nov 15, 2016
10
This is a great great game. The return to the great arcade shooters using the potential of the PS4! JUST GREAT! My first ps4 title at launch and I did play it again later on PS3 and VITA to get that super Platinum trophy once again!
Jul 14, 2016
9
Resogun really got me when I started going through list of it's trophies and executing them. I had the game sitting in my games list on ps4 for about 3 months and played a little bit during that time, not too much; but when my trophy fever started I played the hell out of it and got the Platinum in the end. Really good game - good job housemarque
Mar 9, 2016
9
I remember playing this game back on launch day, good times. Still a great game, just needs more players. Graphics are nice and it can be challenging with a friend.
Feb 18, 2016
8
Wow, talk about addiction. Found this gem on a PSN sale. One of my better purchases from there. Took a decade long hiatus from gaming and never really played a game like this but it was so enjoyable. The differences between both levels and difficulty are actually there which makes each level different depending on difficulty chosen. Would probably make for an awesome co-op as well. while I've played it co-op we both had very limited experience. Once you beat all the levels on all the difficulties there's not much playability without buying extra expansions (which are rather pricey in my opinion when I got the game for $5). Otherwise would've been a 9.
Feb 13, 2016
6
Often referred to as the 'bullet hell' genre Resogun puts the player (and a co-op partner should they choose) in control of a spaceship and charges them with defeating waves on enemies that come from the left and right of the screen in order to compete each level. The game is decent enough, and I'm sure fans of the genre will enjoy it, but I couldn't help feel as though I'd seen everything the game has to offer a hundred times before. The chance to play co-op was welcome but even that wasn't enough to keep me playing this game for all that long.
Jan 25, 2016
6
I was not a fan of Resogun. I found the gameplay too repetitive, which killed it for me. The game has a great art style, and the fast-paced gameplay feels nice, but it only kept my attention for a very short while, and after that I felt myself playing the game like a zombie hoping something new would happen. The game is very arcade-y. The game is definitely for some people, just not me. 6.0/10
Dec 24, 2015
9
Resogun is great. I actually felt weird when the PS4 launched because I bought big launch titles like Killzone but didn't even open the package for a long time because I was so into Resogun. Great soundtrack/effect and intense gameplay. This can really get addictive if you start trying to push your limits and get to those high score multipliers. I believe I got it for free but this game is definitely worth buying. Great game.
Dec 10, 2015
10
Well this is pure perfection for me. Starting with excellent smooth gameplay and controls finishing on really nice challenge and pure fun flowing at You straight out of the screen. This is essentially what the video game should be.
Nov 22, 2015
10
For what this game is, it's perfect. Classic addictive arcade game, fast pace, high score chasing action. It's pure reactionary. Leave your slow thinking brain at the door. Reminds me of the simple games I played as a kid. It's timeless and will still be fun in 20 years. I'll get much move value out of this than any COD I've played. Can't beat it for $15. Nice soundtrack, explosions, and bright. Best part is, I don't have to keep putting in quarters.
Nov 12, 2015
9
This game has a real nostalgic arcade feel, it's easy to play and hard to master. I'm doing my review now with and there are big additions to the game to keep you going back for more and DLC that add more modes in. If you like classic arcade shooters where the aim of the game is to get a high score then this is the game for you. It's a credit to the old skool shooters and is easily up there with what I would consider and essential purchase for any 'gamer'.
Oct 29, 2015
8
This game is a really good bullet hell shooter, even though the price of 15 dollars is a little steep. The game does have nice gameplay and nice mechanics that makes it different from other bullet hell shooters, The only thing about this game is the lack of more things to do besides beating the same 5 levels on the different dificulty settings. It has dlc with 2 new modes at the cost of 8 dollars. I give this game a 10 on gameplay. a 8 on replay value.
Aug 26, 2015
8
RESOGUN is a visceral fast-paced shoot em' up developed exclusively for the PS4 system. Unleash a varied array of devastating weapons including lasers, missiles, overdrive, and nova-bombs to blast hordes of enemies and rescue the last survivors from distant galactic colonies that are under ruthless attack from an evil alien invasion force.
Jul 31, 2015
10
There is nothing wrong with resogun. Nothing. It is perfect in every aspect. The gameplay is standard, side scrolling shooting aspect. It's addicting and will make you want to go back to play levels many of times. The music is also outstanding, and goes along perfectly with shooting at other ships. The graphics are another highlight. The neon colors that all the ships emit make it amazing, sometimes tough-on-your-eyes visuals. And when things get going with maybe hundreds of enemies on screen at a time, ooo boy. None of the deaths felt cheap too. They were all an effect of pure challenge. Also, i have lots of fun with the recently added ship editor, in both making ships and picking them out of the thousands that are made by other players. 10/10
Jun 23, 2015
9
I really love this game because I'm a big fan of side-scrolling shooters, but I can't give this game a 10. Even though the price isn't very high, the standalone title has a low amount of content and I was disappointed in how short the game is. Again, disappointing considering how fun the actual gameplay is and the graphics are total eye candy. I know they've released additional content which I've bought every one of them, but it's a practice that I don't want to encourage in game development.
Jun 9, 2015
9
Load game, destroy waves, save humans, win trophies. Massively fun and addictive. At $8 on the PSN store it's a steal. The expansions are also quite fun.
Apr 24, 2015
6
Was free with the PS+, I was not disappointed, I even played to unlock the platinum trophy because this game is all about challenges and skills. But let's be honest, nobody bought a PS4 for RESOGUN
Mar 20, 2015
9
The game is a great PS4 exclusive and really is addicting. The graphics have a great old school flare which gives the game a much more greater vibe. The A.I is spot on,the updates for this game really make the game more enjoyable and the multiplayer in this game is fantastic,but it does take a long time to find someone to play with and the bosses overall are simply to easy ,even on the hardest mode. The game is really addictive and always wants you to push harder to get the trophies and new high scores. The new modes they've added make the game really worth its value,but the other modes are unlocked if you buy the other dlc which is bummer. The game also includes a ship editor which makes you create your own ships and download other people's ships from the online fourms in-bulit in the game. Overall the game is must buy and really is a great action game , with great old school vibes. A must Buy!
Feb 21, 2015
9
This game is arcade perfection. Absolutely gorgeous with amazing, fun game play. If you love chasing high scores and improving them then this game is absolutely for you. This is on of the best PlayStation exclusive games ever released. Do yourself a favor and pick up the season pass as well if you find you like the base game. It takes this from a 9 to a perfect 10 out of 10 with the added content and fun new game modes that really mix things up.
Feb 17, 2015
8
This is an amazing game with beautiful visuals, and great lasting appeal. The game would have been a 10 for me if they hadn't nerfed the ships and revamped the AI with the update. The game went from challenging to frustrating (which is what I thought master was for). If you don't believe me, delete the game download it again then delete the update file before it downloads. It's been a while since I played, and wanted to go back and platinum it. I'm (was?) pretty good, but was having difficulty on Veteran getting past the third level after the update, so I read some about the update and tried this, and lo and behold, I completed Veteran and also got the 1CC trophy in a couple hours all solo. Overall though, a great game I would highly recommend, and it also has great free DLC
Jan 19, 2015
9
There isnt much to this game, but thats why i love it. Remember Galaga? Move shoot, move shoot go for high score? Thats it. Same thing in Resogun. Now add amazing graphics, great boss fights, and loads of difficulties that lets face it, most of us will never even see. The only downside is there isnt more. We need more levels, more ships, more items or more humans! Theres just what you get in the immediate availability of the game... But its still sooooo addicting!
Jan 2, 2015
10
This game is amazing, a visual treat with fluid controls, I had this game at launch and still play it regularly. One of the best games I have ever played
Nov 24, 2014
10
This was the first game I ever played on the PS4 and I honestly thought it was the coolest game ever. I Don't know if anyone knows or remembers the game Galaga but that's what this is just like 100 times cooler unless you like that old school, but it's basically Galaga Rebooted to the MAX and you have live and bombs and you have to save people and you can make your own ship and it's just one of my favorite game because it's quick, non-complex, and overall awesome and it has like pixels but 3D ones and it's just an awesome game and if you can you should totally play it.
Nov 18, 2014
9
Outstanding launch title for the PS4, and a game to keep everyone waiting for the newest game for this console. With great visuals and difficulty, it takes the bad out of everything.
Nov 14, 2014
6
Had fun with this one but beat it too quickly - few hours. Replay wasn't fun enough for me to beat it twice. Too bad because it sounds and looks great - gameplay just doesn't keep up. Get it when on sale.
Nov 11, 2014
7
Resogun is a shoot 'em up original. You can play two players on different levels. Several levels of difficulty can increase the challenge. Graphics 7/10 Music 7/10 Gameplay 7/10 My overall score is 7