60
Shock Troopers is a classic that will resonate with the players who have a big case of nostalgia for this game. It keeps up with the test of time when played on its two-player mode but beyond that, some of its gameplay feels anachronistic and stands in the way of making it a more enjoyable classic to most players beyond the circle of connoisseurs who know what they are getting.
50
Unfortunately, the game’s high difficulty and unavoidable bullet patterns make it a hard sell for modern players. The game’s multiple pathways and variety of characters don’t hide the extremely simple gameplay at the core – gameplay which wears thin after a few too many cheap deaths. Unless you’ve got a nostalgic soft spot for this one, you won’t miss out on much by avoiding it.
80
ACA NeoGeo: Shock Troopers is an ideal game to add to anyone's Nintendo Switch library for playing while commuting, dropping into tabletop mode for some local co-operative action at a friend's house, or even diving into at home on the big screen to try and top the online leaderboards for that strong feeling of satisfaction. It may have a short playtime, but it is extremely enjoyable to go back to it again and again - a truly excellent dose of arcade fun.
8
Love this game. Plays like the second level of Super C. Just really satisfying combat. Choosing your route and starting character creates tons of replayability. Well worth pouring time into with a friend.
7
Ich glaube, wir sind wieder auf Sendung. Shock Troopers fühlt sich anders an, nicht leicht hineinzukommen, das will was heißen, halt 90er Jahre Realität, deswegen Pflicht.
8
This is a fun game! Nice retro graphics and sound, smooth gameplay and 8 playable characters who all play a bit differently to each other. "Team" mode allows you to select 3 of the 8 characters which you can switch between during your game which is a really nice touch. A free-choice branching path system means you can chose the first 5 stages of the game from 3 alternatives each time which adds a lot to the replay value of the game. I also like that a single run only takes around half an hour. The biggest potential improvement would have been the addition of alternative 'twin stick' controls, but as it stands this is still a really enjoyable game to play.
Shock Troopers
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Mar 9, 2017
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70
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7.0
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Mar 27, 2017
80
ACA NeoGeo: Shock Troopers is an ideal game to add to anyone's Nintendo Switch library for playing while commuting, dropping into tabletop mode for some local co-operative action at a friend's house, or even diving into at home on the big screen to try and top the online leaderboards for that strong feeling of satisfaction. It may have a short playtime, but it is extremely enjoyable to go back to it again and again - a truly excellent dose of arcade fun.
Mar 13, 2017
80
As a co-op game with single Joy-Con support, Shock Troopers is a winner. It may be simple and silly, but I’ll probably find myself breaking this game out on plane rides for years to come. Shock Troopers was totally worth creating a European Nintendo Account for.
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Dec 29, 2023
8
Love this game. Plays like the second level of Super C. Just really satisfying combat. Choosing your route and starting character creates tons of replayability. Well worth pouring time into with a friend.
Jan 8, 2022
8
This is a fun game! Nice retro graphics and sound, smooth gameplay and 8 playable characters who all play a bit differently to each other. "Team" mode allows you to select 3 of the 8 characters which you can switch between during your game which is a really nice touch. A free-choice branching path system means you can chose the first 5 stages of the game from 3 alternatives each time which adds a lot to the replay value of the game. I also like that a single run only takes around half an hour. The biggest potential improvement would have been the addition of alternative 'twin stick' controls, but as it stands this is still a really enjoyable game to play.
Mar 13, 2017
73
Shock Troopers is a fast and fun, yet simple, action game that brings back the feelings of the old arcade games. Switch version adds nothing new, except for its different modes: portable, tabletop and home console, but it is still enjoyable.
Mar 20, 2017
70
Shock Troopers is a fun, action packed game which feels just right on the Switch. The game has a few downsides like the controls, but overall it is good fun. Especially when you play with a friend!
Mar 17, 2017
70
Shock Troopers may not add much to the top-down run-and-gun genre but it's enjoyable while it lasts. The visuals weren't particularly awe-inspiring back in 1997, but everything moves at a slick pace and neat elements of humour prevent things from becoming too serious. In single player you might get a week or so of play out of this, but with two people involved it becomes a lot more appealing - and thanks to those detachable Joy-Cons, co-op sessions are easy to arrange. Shock Troopers 2nd Squad may be considered the superior release, but the original is still worth checking out if you like your old-school arcade blasters.
Apr 11, 2017
60
Shock Troopers is a classic that will resonate with the players who have a big case of nostalgia for this game. It keeps up with the test of time when played on its two-player mode but beyond that, some of its gameplay feels anachronistic and stands in the way of making it a more enjoyable classic to most players beyond the circle of connoisseurs who know what they are getting.
Apr 6, 2017
50
Unfortunately, the game’s high difficulty and unavoidable bullet patterns make it a hard sell for modern players. The game’s multiple pathways and variety of characters don’t hide the extremely simple gameplay at the core – gameplay which wears thin after a few too many cheap deaths. Unless you’ve got a nostalgic soft spot for this one, you won’t miss out on much by avoiding it.
Apr 27, 2019
8
Shock Troopers is a top-down run-and-gun action game, though I like to think of it as a "twin stick shooter with only one stick." Once you adjust to the limitations of the control scheme, there's a lot of fun to be had. I'm especially fond of the vividly animated characters and enemies, with lots of expression and humor -- but the real winner is the excellent soundtrack. Be warned: if you like this game, don't bother with its lousy sequel.
Feb 11, 2023
7
Ich glaube, wir sind wieder auf Sendung. Shock Troopers fühlt sich anders an, nicht leicht hineinzukommen, das will was heißen, halt 90er Jahre Realität, deswegen Pflicht.
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