Oh boy, here we go. Let me ramble a bit about Stratogun, this game from Numskull and Horsefly. Ever had one of those days where you’re like, “Hey, I need an intense spaceship shootout on my PS5”? Maybe not, but stick with me. It’s a twin-stick shooter—think chaos, but with lasers.
Picture this: a throwback to arcades past, the ones with sticky floors and coin-slot machines. The game’s got this wireframe look, almost like it wants to be retro but in space. Very Tempest-y or Battletank-ish, if you’re catching my drift.
Now, ten ships are waiting for you like some kind of cosmic buffet. You’ve got your speedsters, like the KYR-P4 Specter—zippy little thing—and then you’ve got the flying bricks, like the SCYTHE X3. Speed or armor, can’t have it all, right? Pick your poison.
So, you’re piloting this ship with one thumb, shooting with the other—analogs doing the heavy lifting. Throw in a dash here, a reload there. And the weapons? Total overkill. Bombs, waves, spread shots—it’s like a fireworks show, if the fireworks wanted you dead.
Let me toss in some power-ups because, why not? More armor, more dash, even some slow-mo action. Collect these goodies on the left side, because that’s where they like to hang out.
And bosses—let’s chat about those. Nine of them, each throwing a menagerie of space havoc your way. Level up your ships because these bad boys mean business. Beat them, and get showered with experience points. Upgrade city!
Speaking of challenges, let’s dive into the trophy game. Ever wanted a Platinum trophy? Stratogun’s got one just for you, lurking behind 9 Bronze, 9 Silver, and 7 Gold trophies. Maybe beat a boss without a scratch, or blast 100,000 enemies. Easy peasy, right? Ha. Nope.
Anyway, it’s not just about zipping around—there’s Campaign, Endless, and even Boss Run modes. Because you’d get bored otherwise, obviously. Each one’s a different brand of crazy, but the key is survival. I know—deep stuff.
Stratogun’s up for grabs on PS5 for about $10.99. Cup of coffee, spaceship adventure… life’s about choices, isn’t it? And hold on, it gets intense, but it’s that satisfying kind of intense. Like the gameplay loop just hooks you and doesn’t let go.
Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh, yeah. If space carnage is your jam, give it a whirl. Fly around, blow things up, upgrade. Rinse and repeat. The kind of fun that makes you forget dinner’s burning. Or maybe that’s just me.
