Review: Rym 9000 (PlayStation 4)

Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!

Pros:

• Big chunky pixel graphics.
• 277.6MB download size.
• Shmup gameplay.
• Platinum trophy.
• Tate mode- left, right and off.
• 3 wallpaper choices.
• Focus mode on/off.
• Effects on/off.
• Simple one button shooting.
• Rym 9000 has its own in-game goals (achievements) that once completed, reveal lore and story aspects.
• One life runs.
• Effects are that of epileptic levels.
• Rym 9000 has leaderboard support.
• Instant restarts.
• Rym 9000 is really easy to learn.
• Gorgeous backdrops.
• Score displayed at the end.
• Pick up power-ups to change shot types.
• Hypnotic soundtrack.
• Rym 9000 features a no HUD, no distraction policy.
• Just pulls you in.

Cons:

• A couple of blue screen lockups.
• No tutorial.
• Rym 9000 has little explanation.
• Hard to see enemies coming in from the top and bottom.
• Basic.
• No video options or screen choices.