Squad Killer Review (PlayStation 4)

Recalling the straightforward and addictive challenge of 8-bit classics, Squad Killer puts you in control of a retro arcade experience with a little modern flair. Graphics are presented in pixelated two-tone style but offer a touch of detail, customization, and precision that pushes beyond the limits of its inspirations.

Pros:

• Nice pixel art graphics.
• 288.3MB download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Works on Playstation 5.
• Four color palettes- Blue, red, green, and purple.
• 3 game modes- main mode, boss rush, and stacked deck.
• Platform shooter gameplay.
• Plays out a lot like a shmup/bullet hell but with platforms.
• Goal-kill all enemies and exit the level.
• Levels randomize every life.
• Coins and health drop from enemies.
• Buy upgrades between levels with coins.
• 16 upgrades to use from cluster Bombs to magnets and more health.
• Can flip tables to use as cover.
• Slide to avoid gunfire and lasers.
• Pixelated blood splatter.
• Responsive controls.
• Gets quite addictive.
• Fast loading times.
• Very easy Platinum trophy.
• Big Boss battles.
• You can only shoot left and right.

Cons:

• No tutorials.
• Only one control layout.
• Little replay value.
• The screen gets really busy and it’s hard to keep track of everything happening.
• Cannot turn off the pixelated blood splatter.