Resogun Reviews

Resogun is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
80 / 100
Nov 18, 2013

With solid visuals, twitch gameplay, and a strange and mesmerizing addictiveness to it, you really can't go wrong by spending time with this game, especially during those times when you need a break from COD, BF4, Killzone, or whatever other mainstream title you may play on your brand new PS4.

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Nov 17, 2013

Resogun's pretty graphics and sometimes excessive effects make it look like a tech demo, but its refined action and subtle intricacies quickly put such notions to death. This is a thrilling and challenging shooter that just so happens to demo the tech quite well!

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2013

...if you haven't played Resogun yet and you call yourself a PlayStation 4 owner, it's time to download it, install it and get dodging, shooting and freaking out.

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Dec 4, 2013

Resogun is a marvellous, frantic shoot em up, and the surprise star of the PlayStation 4 launch lineup.

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85 / 100
Nov 27, 2013

This is how I hope all indie games fare on the PlayStation 4. Beautiful, high-res, 60 fps graphics, with a pulse pounding soundtrack that wonderfully compliment the chaotic yet expertly crafted gameplay. This classic arcade style shooter will keep your thumbs and your senses occupied for many, many hours.

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Nov 18, 2013

Resogun might seem innocuous at first, but once players peel back the layers, they will see that Resogun is a challenging, yet rewarding, space shooter with a fantastic sense of style. Granted, some players might not find the challenge worth it, or simply find that this very niche genre is not for them, but those who live for these types of unforgiving shooters will count Resogun among the top tier.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2013

Resogun deserves a place in your permanent PS4 collection, always waiting to be turned on for one more score attack.

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65 / 100
Nov 12, 2013

Resogun does everything it promises, and not a a bit more. It has gorgeous graphics and solid skill-based gameplay, with valuable online co-op support and just enough content to keep things interesting for a while.

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9 / 10
Dec 2, 2013

Amidst a pretty lukewarm lineup of launch titles across both platforms, Resogun absolutely shines.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2013

It's a shame there are only five levels, but what is here is eye-wateringly good. The indie revolution continues on Sony's PS4, and Housemarque prove their qualities yet again. With the triple-A titles like Killzone: Shadow Fall also launching with the PS4, don't let this one slip you buy: it's addictive and absolutely brilliant.

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Nov 19, 2013

There's not a lot of must-have games for the PS4 at this point, but Resogun is one of, if not the, game that you simply must play on the new console.

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8.1 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Resogun lays out all your tools in front of you and has you gunning for a high score simply for the sake of improving your game. You can look at this as a virtue, but even with the addition of online coop, Resogun doesn't completely explore its promising possibility space. It feels almost inevitable that the game will see some sort of update to offer more ships and more levels in the future. The game is currently free for PlayStation Plus members. As it is, it's a great companion for a new console.

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8 / 10
Nov 29, 2013

We need more games like Resogun. Housemarque have once again proven that they're the masters of innovation through old school design. It's a stunning game, and perhaps one of the best to show off your new hardware. It's rhythmic, satisfying, hardcore and ultimately a joy to play, and well worth as many hours of your time as it can steal.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Resogun is a satisfying arcade-style game with a next-gen look and feel -- the ideal system launch game. It's an eye-searing blur of a loop that you'll be happy to jump into again and again. Don't miss it.

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Nov 17, 2013

But as a solo experience, Resogun stands out as one of the must-own games for the PS4. Its frenetic action provides constant entertainment, and Sony's new console allows that action to be viewed with incredible fidelity and smoothness. It may be a bit light on content, but the craftsmanship on Housemarque's part can't be denied.

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Nov 14, 2013

Resogun may not break any new ground with all the newfangled technology at its command, but it offers a level of entertainment that tends to be in short supply in the early days of a new platform. It comes highly recommended.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Yes
Nov 13, 2013

It's very well designed, a lot of fun, and a good way to put the PS4 through its paces.

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Nov 13, 2013

Resogun might be the best PlayStation 4 exclusive so far. It's certainly a must-download for new owners of the console.

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Polygon
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Resogun is a collision of 1980s shooters, 1990s bullet-hells and 2010s aesthetic. It's as simple or difficult as you want it to be. Sure, it borrows great ideas quite liberally. But Resogun's best idea is smashing them all together into a singular, spectacular laser light show.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 12, 2013

Resogun takes a classic formula and supercharges every aspect, culminating in a game that challenges your reflexes and dazzles you with its explosive presentation.

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