Matterfall Reviews

Matterfall is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Fast'n fun; that is how Matterfall works. An interesting videogame that takes back the 16 bits - Gunstar Heroes style with metroidvania elements and offers a hard (but also short) experience based on ability and patience.

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TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 15, 2017

Matterfall is a great shooter and will give you many hours of entertainment if you like chasing high scores and challenging gameplay. However, it does feel like a slight let down after Nex Machina and is the least essential of all the Housemarque games on PlayStation 4. That said, the least essential Housemarque game is still better than most games you will find on the console, so it's still recommended.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

Matterfall is an enjoyable, arcadey action game with a few twists even though difficulty spikes mar the endgame

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8.1 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2017

For fans of Housemarque's work, and 2.5D shooters alike. Be ready for punishment!

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Wccftech
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Matterfall is a challenging game with simple controls and stylish combat. While some sections are more frustrating than others, it'll keep daring you to come back and try to beat it once and for all.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

A clever side-scrolling shoot 'em up that's got style and flair, whose blistering action should make you forgive its short length

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

There's not much to Matterfall, but there doesn't need to be. Once again, Housemarque has made a tight little game with polished mechanics that's sure to delight.

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86 / 100
Aug 19, 2017

At this point, it sounds redundant to say that Housemarque has created another excellent Twin Stick shooter. Matterfall is fast, intense and really fun. Even if its limited content prevents it from becoming one of Housemarque's best, it is a must-have for fans of the genre.

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86 / 100
Aug 15, 2017

Anyone who misses the glory days of Metroid should really give Matterfall a closer look.

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Tommaso Stio
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Thanks to a good balance between berserk and entertaining activities, the new game from Housemarque will definitely trap you thanks to its unique style and a perfect control system.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Matterfall is a fluid, frenetic, explosively colourful arcade shooter sure to satisfy both casual players and high-score chasers.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

There's no question Housemarque once again gets its own brand of chaos spot on, and you're going to love what they've got in store for you this time.

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Unscored
Sep 18, 2017

Matterfall is a fireworks display of an arcade game: bright, bombastic, and ultimately hollow. But while it may not sit front-and-centre of Housemarque’s modern-day arcade, it’s a visual extravaganza that’s still well worth seeing one time through.

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Unscored
Aug 14, 2017

So somebody plays around with matter as well as prototype warmachines – below one of the biggest cities in the solar system. Things really go awry when the matter decides to get self aware and having prototype war robots at the ready just makes for a bad blend. So in the midst of history's biggest evacuation, they are sending in specialists to try and tidy up all the mess. You're one of these specialists. Welcome to Matterfall.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Aug 15, 2017

Housemarque widens its lens with a take on 90s run and gunners, resulting in an enjoyably chaotic if overly slight adventure.

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