Review: Super Destronaut DX (PlayStation 4)

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Pros:

• Retro graphics.
• 100.9MB Download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Cross-buy with PlayStation Vita.
• Five modes- Challenges, Classic, Time attack, Hardcore and multiplayer.
• Online leaderboards with mode filters.
• Stats screen showing best score in each mode.
• How to play section. (Text based)
• Gameplay is a take on Space invaders.
• Awesome neon wireframe backdrop.
• Enemies can shoot back, Each type has a unique gun.
• Screen Shake.
• Simple one button controls.
• Decent score chaser.
• Infinite replayability.
• Approachable.
• Good fun in multiplayer.
• Easy platinum trophy.
• Nails the retro feel.
• Challenges- 30 of em with each one being tasks like kill 100 enemies or do 3 waves etc. The level ends when you complete the task.
• Catchy chiptune soundtrack.
• Upgrade weapons as you play.
• Can shoot random dead enemies for bonus points.
• Combo counter.
• You get 3 lives (except hardcore) and when you die the game carries on, No stopping or resetting.

Cons:

• The slight learning curve to how it plays.
• Online leaderboard issues.
• Can be difficult to see the ground-based enemies.
• Very basic.
• Little variation across the modes.
• The whole weapon upgrade thing is a bit off as its just timed power-ups.