Review: Omega Strike (Nintendo Switch)

Omega Strike is a Metroidvania game with a vast, open-ended world and multiple playable characters. Explore the world, learn new abilities, upgrade your weapons and defeat Doctor Omega and his mutant armies!

Pros:

  • Pixel art graphics.
  • 76.3MB Download size.
  • Two modes- Normal and hard.
  • Platform shooter gameplay with Metroidvania elements.
  • Tutorial terminals in the beginning.
  • Tight controls.
  • Simple to play.
  • Big boss battles.
  • Health pickups.
  • Collect coins in the game.
  • Hidden areas and routes.
  • Play as three characters Can instantly hot swap between them and each has unique weapons and abilities.
  • Three save slots.
  • The completition score shows on save file.
  • Save points in the game.
  • Hub- Here you can upgrade weapons, Buy health packs and talk to NPC.
  • Map uncovers as you play.
  • Well crafted levels.

Cons:

  • No touchscreen support.
  • Only one control layout.
  • Can easily get lost.
  • Difficulty spikes.
  • Check/save points far apart.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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