Review: Project Nimbus: Code Mirai (PlayStation)

Project Nimbus: Code Mirai is an exciting mech-based flying game inspired by the Gundam, Macross and Ace Combat series. It features vibrant graphics, blistering action gameplay, and an epic storyline.

Pros:

• Anime/Mech graphic style.
• 2.97GB Download size.
• Tutorial.
• Three difficulties- Easy, Normal and hard.
• Can rebind keys.
• Platinum trophy.
• Mech shoot em up gameplay.
• Lush neon futuristic cities/landscapes.
• On-screen notifications like enemy positions or objectives.
• Fast loading times.
• Can replay levels.
• Huge selection of guns to unlock and use.
• Fast action.
• D-pad shortcuts.
• Almost Anime style cutscenes.
• Combat is fun and varied.
• 11 Different mech frames each with unique stats and buffs.
• Survival mode- Wave based.
• Campaign mode- 16 levels.
• A lot of fun to play.
• Big massive boss battles that test your skills as each one is unique in its fighting style and ability.
• Levels are 3 acts with a handful of levels in each.
• Easily achievable Platinum trophy.

Cons:

• A lot of text/action/prompts bombard you at first.
• No MP.
• Lacks a deep Mech creator.
• Does one thing. Shooting.
• Lacks real replayability outside of trophy chasing.
• Tricky to grasp all the controls at first.
• Repetitive.
• The controller feels like the weak link, maybe its the setup or maybe I am secretly wanting a proper Virtual On style joystick control behemoth.