VISCO Collection Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · November 3, 2023

For this VISCO Collection Review, This treasure trove of classic arcade games is about to hit modern gaming platforms, delivering a wave of excitement to both seasoned gamers and newcomers. VISCO Collection, a carefully curated assembly of seven arcade masterpieces along with These classics has undergone a facelift, preserving the magic of their original charm while introducing an array of exclusive, never-before-seen content.

VISCO Collection Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
653.9MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Seven games in one – AndroDunos, Flipshot, BangBead, Captain Tomaday, Ganryu, NEO Driftout new technology, and Goal Goal Goal.
NEO Driftout’s new technology is an isometric Rally game where you race against the clock and get direction pop-ups as you play.
Every game can be saved and loaded whenever you want.
Each game has its own user manual.
Games are split into genres 1P, Co-op, and vs.
Online and offline mode which is optional.
You can create your own favorites list or filter games by genre.
Arcade presentation with the cabinets and art.
You can see each game playing on the cabinet when in the main menu.
Easy to drop out of a game and pick a different one.
Flipshot plays like a more in-depth pong/Tennis game where you need to get the ball past the other player and hit the scoring tokens.
Flipshot has five characters to play as.
Flipshot is very easy to learn and play with just a one-page manual on how to play.
Every game has border art.
AndroDunos has horizontal scrolling Shmup gameplay.
AndroDunos has both single-shot and auto-fire controls.
Great sprite work in every game.
BangBead is the sequel to Flip Shot so it’s the same gameplay.
BangBead has 7 initial characters and then you can unlock a further two.
Captain Tomaday is a Shmup game.
The Captain Tomaday is very cartoony and colourful from the cutscenes to the animated backdrops.
Captain Tomaday is you play as a character and your left and right hands move independently and are used as weapons.
Ganryu is a side-scroller beat ’em up game.
Ganryu has two playable characters each with unique stats.
There is a lot of verticality to the Ganryu levels.
Brief history of the games in the manual.
Infinite continues in every game.
Goal Goal Goal is an arcade football game.
World teams in Goal Goal Goal have unique stats.
Simple controls in each game with full eight-directional movement.
Local leaderboards on games allow you the traditional three initial name inputs.
It’s a great collection of multiple game genres.
Every game plays very well and the controls are tight and responsive.

VISCO Collection Review Cons:

Ganryu has the annoying trope of when an enemy gets close, no matter what you cannot have time to turn around and kill them.
Each game has a tutorial but it’s just an auto-played scene.
AndroDunos has many cheap deaths and you can die by hitting the walls and floor.
Cannot rebind controls.
No games have their own menus and settings like difficulties etc.
You can only reset the game and not the level/race you are currently on.
NEO Driftout is really sensitive and you cannot change the camera zoom.

VISCO Collection:

Official website.

Developer: PixelHeart

Publisher: QUByte Interactive

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PlayStation

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

This collection of seven games, including AndroDunos, Flipshot, BangBead, Captain Tomaday, Ganryu, NEO Driftout new technology, and Goal Goal Goal, offers a diverse range of genres and gameplay styles. The collection is beautifully presented with stunning graphics and great sprite work in every game. Each game is accompanied by its own user manual and features border art, adding to the overall aesthetic.

The games are split into genres such as 1P, Co-op, and vs, and can be played in both online and offline modes. You can save and load your progress at any point, and there’s an option to create your own favorites list or filter games by genre. The controls are simple, with full eight-directional movement, and are tight and responsive in every game.

Each game offers unique gameplay elements. For instance, NEO Driftout’s new technology is an isometric Rally game where you race against the clock with direction pop-ups. Flipshot and its sequel BangBead play like a more in-depth pong/Tennis game where you need to get the ball past the other player and hit the scoring tokens. Captain Tomaday is a Shmup game with a very cartoony and colorful presentation, and Ganryu is a side-scroller beat ’em up game with a lot of verticalities to the levels.

Despite the collection’s strengths, there are a few areas that could be improved. For example, the controls cannot be rebound, and there are no individual game menus or settings like difficulties. Also, in some games like AndroDunos, there are many cheap deaths and you can die by hitting the walls and floor. In Ganryu, when an enemy gets close, it’s almost impossible to turn around and kill them in time.

Overall, this collection offers a great variety of game genres and provides a nostalgic arcade experience with its cabinet art and local leaderboards. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy classic games with modern conveniences.