[Rewrite the title] Stratogun Review for PlayStation 5 | PS4Blog.net

So, have you ever been trawling through the bazillion games out there, and then—bam—you stumble upon something like Stratogun? I mean, Numskull Games and Horsefly Games hit us with this arcade-style twin-stick space shooter on the PS5. Yup, feels like one of those retro arcade joints I never quite mastered as a kid. But hey, nostalgia, am I right?

Picture this: wireframe graphics. Think Battletank or Tempest. The weird charm of it is undeniable. You gotta keep your eyes peeled, though—shooting through endless enemy waves. Like, they just don’t quit until one of you is toast. At least there’s a payoff after each run. You get to kit out your spaceship with better gear. Keeps you coming back for more—like when you can’t stop watching a bad movie because, for some ungodly reason, you’re invested.

And space—oh man, space! Ten ships to unlock, and each has its mood, you know? Like your fast and zippy KYR-P4 Specter—dodge, dart, make tight turns. Or, if you’re like me and prefer a tanky beast, there’s the SCYTHE X3. Slowpoke, but can take a hit. Made for folks who plan. Or those of us who don’t—just get hit a lot. Anyway—rats, where was I?

Oh, right! Controls. You’re on this spherical map, rotating and shooting like there’s no tomorrow—R2 to shoot, L1 to dash, Circle to reload. It’s tactile, kinda like twiddling a new Rubik’s cube—confusing and satisfying. Enemies coming at you from every direction, power-ups popping up like popcorn. Explosions, noise, chaos—just another day in digital paradise.

And doesn’t it feel sweet when you upgrade? You translate your in-game chaos into experience points—level up, baby! New perks, boss fights against nine big bads. I’ve sweat less in real life jogs. The better your ship, the more you laugh in the face of danger. One eye on the prize: that shiny Platinum trophy. It’s calling to me—probably to you, too.

So, trophies: there’s a truckload. Bronze, silver, gold, you name it. We’re talking everything from unlocking perks, defeating those boss monsters, to racking up millions—yes, millions—of points. It’s a checklist lover’s dream—or nightmare. But, hey, goals, right?

But let’s get serious. Stratogun’s got modes—Campaign, Endless, Boss Run—each one a test of endurance and will. You work through levels, boss brawls, and whatnot. And it’s out for $10.99—honestly, less than you’d spend on coffee in a week. Not a bad deal for endless hours lost in space battles, if you ask me.

This quirky little PS5 gem is like a nostalgia buffet—with a dollop of chaos. An arcade blast from the past—except now you can enjoy it from the comfort of your couch, no quarters needed. Kinda makes you wanna dive in, doesn’t it?