Buy it if you like
- Co-op: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Gameplay: 36 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Multiplayer: 22 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Controls: 19 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews50% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
33 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) – A cult-classic reborn, tough but rewarding, and perfect for co-op nostalgia junkies.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The chiptune soundtrack by Anamanaguchi delivers high-energy beats that perfectly match the frenetic combat and power up the overall experience .
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
14 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The inclusion of Knives Chau and Wallace Wells as playable characters brings fresh combat styles and new narrative flavor, while the extra modes encourage players to test their skills in new ways.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The character design is amazing, the environments are beautiful, and the nostalgia is addictive.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The combat system is straightforward but engaging, with an emphasis on chaining combos, dodging attacks, and strategically using special abilities and items picked up during levels.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Developed by Engine Software along with Ubisoft Montreal, Chengdu, and Pune Production, and published by Ubisoft, this edition brings back the beloved pixel-art style gameplay with modern enhancements and all previously released downloadable content included.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Co-op33 reviews
Audio20 reviews
Story14 reviews
Characters12 reviews
Combat11 reviews
Graphics9 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Gameplay58% still recommend
Multiplayer36% still recommend
Controls47% still recommend
Bugs67% still recommend
Difficulty40% still recommend
Steam Deck22% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Remote Play Together
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$4.94$14.99−67%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
5 points recordedtoday · $4.94
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