Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 42 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 41 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Performance: 42 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 19 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 5k 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
75% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews25% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
42 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game retains the essence that made the original a standout: intense, fast-paced action combined with vibrant 2D pixel art and a playful yet challenging gameplay loop.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
41 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It delivers everything fans loved about the original — frantic gunplay, charming pixel art, and memorable boss battles — while adding valuable features like online co-op that enhance its replay value.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
32 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The lively art style is complemented by an energetic soundtrack that perfectly matches the game’s relentless pace, amplifying the adrenaline rush as players blast their way through waves of foes.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game has the perfect difficulty setting for all sorts of players.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Save P.O.W.s, kill Rebel Forces and aliens, beat huge bosses, die a thousand deaths, enjoy the lavishly detailed screens, drool over the entrancing soundtrack, grab your weapon of choice, and enjoy yourself to the bitter end.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
18 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The introduction of online cooperative multiplayer breathes fresh life into the experience, enabling players to team up with friends or strangers and coordinate strategies to tackle levels together.
+3 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay42 reviews
Co-op41 reviews
Graphics32 reviews
Difficulty30 reviews
Audio19 reviews
Multiplayer18 reviews
Combat16 reviews
Controls14 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Performance40% still recommend
Story95% still recommend
Interface100% 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
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play Together
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on TV
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$7.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.59.
5 points recordedtoday · $7.99
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