Review: Super Rude Bear Resurrection (PlayStation 4)

Rude Bear is a gangsta bear from East London who’s been summoned back in time to medieval England to defeat his mortal nemesis, The Wizard.

Pros:

  • Cool cartoon graphics.
  • 2.38GB Download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Super Meatboy influenced game.
  • Full online leader-board support.
  • Four difficulties which affect traps/respawns/checkpoints etc.
  • Huge selection of options from screen shake, Vibrate, Tilt screen, Pan towards danger.
  • Clever mechanic whereby your corpse can actually be used. Die on spikes? Now your corpse will act as a platform so you dont die on those spikes again! You can move the corpses around and really changes how you play the game.
  • Checkpoints a plenty. (Difficulty setting dependent)
  • You can jump, Wall jump, Single wall jump.
  • Side kick will follow you around and you can control him, Fire lasers to eliminate corpses or do a big sweep where you get rid of all corpses in the level.
  • Practice mode.
  • Fast loading times.
  • Can change blood colour.
  • End of level breakdown.
  • Marathons mode- Core run, Rainbow challenge, Full run, Boss rush or do individual worlds.
  • Speed running option.
  • Humour throughout.
  • Solid solid game play.
  • Fast paced game play that will test your reflexes.

Cons:

  • Music gets a bit repetitive.
  • Controls have a slight learning curve in regards to the movement.
  • Game options only really available once you are in game.
  • Difficult.
  • No level skip option.

The Numbers:
  • 8/10
    Graphics - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Accessability - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.8/10

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!