Assault Android Cactus Reviews

Assault Android Cactus is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2015

Fun twin-stick shooter with endearing characters. Grab a friend and unleash a fury of projectiles for the Genki Star!

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2015

I'll just S+ one more before bed...

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9 / 10
Oct 7, 2015

Assault Android Cactus is a slick game that feels so good to play, feels so right in your hands with its satisfying controls, intelligent game mechanics, charming presentation, terrific levels and exciting weapon styles. It manages to bring refreshment to such an ancient way of playing video games, which is no easy feat to perform.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 11, 2016

Assault Android Cactus is a delicious dish best served with everybody.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2015

Playing locally with friends is where this game holds most of its potential. Playing solo is fine but much of the appeal that resides within the game demands the companionship of someone beside you.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 23, 2015

Assault Android Cactus is a big, bright, blast of twin-stick shooting action, filled with personality and clever design.

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6.9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2015

Assault Android Cactus has all the personality and variety of a twin-stick classic, but lets the focus fall too heavily on a single, ever-draining battery bar to match that promise.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 8, 2016

If you want a great new twin stick shooter that looks great, sounds great, and most of all plays great pick up Assault Android Cactus on PS4. Whether your a pro at these kind of games or an average gamer you can have fun with it and it gives you plenty to do.

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GameSkinny
TiquorSJ
Top Critic
Sep 30, 2015

Assault Android Cactus is a fun, fast paced, twin stick shooter that genre blends effectively. It's not a walk in the bullet park either.

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6 / 10
Mar 17, 2016

Assault Android Cactus does what it sets out to do, which is provide a fun and frantic experience made enjoyable by the different playable characters and polished gameplay. Another benefit to the game is the sense of variation offered by the selectable androids' personalities and cartoonish art style; though the action may be familiar and, at times, repetitive, this is still a fun game.

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Unscored
Oct 21, 2015

Assault Android Cactus, despite the bold colors and glowing lasers, a very unpretentious game that's mostly about having fun.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Android Assault Cactus is a brilliant addition to the PS4 library. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, the action is solid, and the different variations to the androids make experimentation fun. There are a good number of modes, and the various options can give the game some legs. The presentation of the visuals and audio is top-notch, and that's made more impressive since this title was developed by three people. Android Assault Cactus is something that should be experienced by anyone who loves action in an almost pure form.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2016

Assault Android Cactus is a fun twin-stick shooter with great mechanics and tons of replayability. Its minor audio and trophy issues can't mask the undeniable charm of its colorful cast of characters, making this a tremendously enjoyable game, be it playing solo or co-op

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Digitally Downloaded
Sam M.
Top Critic
Oct 6, 2015

Assault Android Cactus is yet another great Australian indie game that demonstrates why this industry deserves far better support from both the major publishers and the Australian government than it is currently getting.

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Mar 9, 2016

With a core gameplay loop that is this utterly intoxicating, it's hard not to love AAC. It's an addictive and elegant score-chaser that has the power to bring newcomers into the shmup genre, as well as the legs and tail to truly satisfy shmup veterans.

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Oct 3, 2015

'Assault Android Cactus' is a great little shooter that delivers lots of chibi, shooty fun in each level. It has a lighthearted arcade feel and doesn't take itself very seriously, going so far as to crack jokes about gaming itself. Even for those who aren't typically fans of the genre, you'll probably have a good time with Cactus and friends.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2017

There are many qualities that separate Assault Android Cactus from other games in the genre.

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90%
Nov 10, 2017

Challenging, fast-paced and deeper than you'd expect, there's a reason why Assault Android Cactus has such a strong following, and that's because it's a no-nonsense example of the wonders of unadulterated arcade gaming.

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8.4 / 10.0
Mar 8, 2016

Assault Android Cactus is one of the best twin stick shooters that I've ever had the privilege to play.

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Sep 28, 2015

Much as I enjoyed Assault Android Cactus, I can’t help but lower the score a bit for the boss difficulty. That said, there is still a lot to enjoy about the game. If twin-stick shooters are your thing, and you don’t mind a bit of masochism, I highly recommend it. This is especially true if you have some friends to tackle it with locally, up to 4 at a time. However, if you are thrown by steep challenge and can’t stand bullet hell, this might not be for you. You can normally purchase the game for $14.99 for PC, Mac and Linux, though it is 20% off until this Wednesday. It is also slated to release for PS4, Wii U and Vita at a later date. Overall, I was pretty happy with Assault Android Cactus, and I look forward to what Witch Beam cooks up for their next game.

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