Review: Gunlord X (PlayStation 4)

Gunlord X is a 2D action platformer featuring stunning pixel art, 11 open-world stages, nasty creatures, huge boss battles, and a pumping soundtrack. Blast yourself through giant landscapes, explore caverns and reveal all secrets in this retro-inspired action game. Enjoy the definitive version of this classic masterpiece with tons of new features and updates.

Pros:

• 163.7mb download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• 16 Bit graphics.
• 2D action platformer gameplay.
• Video settings-Scale X/Y, full-screen scale, scan line filter, scan line intensity, wallpaper choice, and wallpaper brightness.
• 9 stages to battle through.
• Local leaderboards.
• Controls-presets and rebind buttons.
• Retro atmosphere.
• Pick up new bullet/gun types.
• Hidden platforms, rooms, and routes.
• Massive boss fights.
• Big diamonds-collect these for continues, collect all in one go for bonus continues.
• Level select for completed levels.
• 8-way directional shooting.
• Actions-shoot with face buttons, turn into a ball, screen wipe attack and right stick to shoot and aim which turns it into a twin-stick shooter.
• Generous checkpoints.
• Find extra lives.
• Has SHMUP levels.
• A whole lot of fun.
• Can shoot through walls.
• Brilliant animations.
• Can shoot enemy bullets away.

Cons:

• Music is the weakest part.
• No tutorial.
• Difficulty spikes.
• Can feel lost in levels.
• Can’t look up or down screens to look for dangers.
• Boss fights feel too easy.