Sine Mora EX Reviews

Sine Mora EX is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Aug 9, 2017

Tough, expansive, and boasting a surprisingly mature narrative, Sine Mora EX is a remaster done right. Offering native 4K visuals – if you've got the right kit – tons of content and rock-solid gameplay, side-scrolling shooters simply don't get much better than this.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Sine Mora EX is a unique and challenging side-scrolling shoot'em up with time manipulating feature. With a deep & complex story and splendid art work, you will witness what bullet mayhem really is. If you are up to beat some of the best good-looking bosses of all times, give Sine Mora EX a go. You won't regret it!

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8.6 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

If you never played the original, Sine Mora EX is a great way to discover one of the most unique SHMUP from the past 10 years. While this remastered version has the merit of adding couple of extra features to appeal to the veterans, the game is still an easy sell thanks to its great gameplay mechanics, decent price tag and interesting universe.

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85 / 100
Aug 8, 2017

This is a great purchase if you like sidescrolling bullet hell or just want an interesting game to play through with a friend.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

Amazing shoot 'em up comes back in a shape greater than ever. Sine Mora Ex is a must-have for any fan of the genre, especially if you remember the original.

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85 / 100
Aug 17, 2017

Sine Mora EX is a very solid title, with its unique gameplay based on time instead of a health bar, bringing a great story to PS4, XBOX ONE, Switch and PC. Seven chapters with dozens of boss battles, and the chance of playing 15 challenges that will drive players to the limit of their ability to control the airship. It is a great title that deserves to be played by all players.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2017

Difficulty aside, Sine Mora EX is a unique and fun experience that sits memorable amongst the plethora of cookie cutter shmups. More importantly, it's just a genuinely good game in its own right. If you didn't play it in 2012, you should definitely play it now.

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8.4 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2017

A solid extended version of a very good shooter in which you can complete levels manipulating time.

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81 / 100
Aug 14, 2017

Easy-to-get Dieselpunk Shoot-'em-Up with additional game modes and challenges that can only be mastered by real masters.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 9, 2017

One of the best-looking 2D shooters of recent years is remastered for the current gen, and offers a fun way in for gamers new to the genre.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2017

Sine Mora EX is an excellent shoot em up with a dark narrative and some really nice boss fights and is only held back by a few flaws and its asking price.

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80 / 100
Oct 21, 2017

Sine Mora EX is a tough-as-nails but engrossing shoot ‘em up that has some innovative mechanics and a pretty interesting story. While it may not be for everyone, those who are interested in the genre will find something to love with the new improvements that the EX version provides.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2017

This is truly one of the finest shooters of the last two generations. I would love to see a follow-up next time though. This generation of remasters is starting to get out of hand.

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8 / 10
Nov 4, 2017

Sine Mora EX brings the shoot'em up genre back and it does a very good job at it, as the game features a very good gameplay, plenty of content and a good level designed, topped with high quality visuals. The only things keeping Sine Mora EX from becoming an instant classic is its somewhat disappointing soundtrack and a lack of variety on the vehicles to choose from.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 16, 2017

Sine Mora's doctrine of sincerity, authority, and respect aligns neatly with shoot 'em up's interest in unconscious obliteration and strategic composure. EX brings welcomed extensions to Sine Mora, but a clean transfer to modern hardware is a prudent enough motive to justify a re-release. The oldest genre in gaming always has something new to learn.

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Sep 11, 2017

Sine Mora EX isn't actually the shining beacon that all SHMUP's should inspire to be, but that game is still a fantastic entry. But for the price, exceptionally replay value and fantastic visuals, you definitely can't go wrong snagging up the title for a weekend venture. A fantastic skyward entry that both novices to the genre and grizzled SHMUP vets can both enjoy.

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8 / 10
Aug 22, 2017

Sine Mora EX is the definitive version of the game, adding a slew of new options, and bringing the game to the current generation for the first time. Even after five years, the art style and colorful aesthetics still help the game standout. The game's brutal difficulty and optional challenge modes help keep you playing after completing the story, especially if you want to experience it with a second player.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2017

Sine Mora EX represents the perfect chance to finally play the title for people who haven't yet done so, thanks to some new feature, a good graphic optimization and the co-op story mode.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2017

A handsome and challenging arcade ‘shmup’ with a time-manipulating twist

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 7, 2017

As far as shoot 'em up bullet hell games go, Sine Mora EX is a pretty strong entry. The audio is lacking, but the video really does make up for it thanks to impeccable designs and art direction. This is a pretty hard game, but it is also a short one. However, the various modes and challenges even out the experience to keep the adrenaline junkies coming back for more. Just don't bother trying to get invested in the story; come for the pulse-pounding scrolling action.

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