Gravity Crash

Gravity Crash is undeniably a well refined product: the graphics are derivative but amazing, the soundtrack is atmospheric and the whole package surely works. Yet the addictive "last one before i quit" factor, that's so typical of the great arcade classics, is kinda missing here, and the result is a game that will entertain you without making you go crazy. It's not an Apollo 13, but neither a big step for the retro-humanity.

At least the user created levels wind up providing additional play and an extra challenge for a somewhat shallow experience.

Gravity Crash is an old fashioned two dimensional fight against inertia. While there are a few things that bring it into the 21st century such as the bright neon colour palette, the online/multiplayer components and the build-a-level editor, it’s a simple game (simple in a good way) that is engaging, interesting and hard. Just like games in the olden days.

A stern, if unspectacular, challenge. [Jan 2010, p.94]

Never before has retro been that modern. We love to play all the tricky levels with all the flashy lights in full HD.

Considering the low price, multiple game modes, challenging single-player, level editor, and funky art style, Gravity Crash is nothing to give the high hat to.

Gravity Crash stands fairly well on its own, however it was a wise move to have gotten off the blocks first before the more refined and far more enjoyable PixelJunk Shooter arrived.

A lovely looking/sounding romp. [Feb 2010, p.82]

Gravity Crash is a real traditional arcade shooter that is a little bit different than all those similar games you can find on the internet. It’s fun to play, but the story is crap and you can’t play the game online. It is a nice PSN game, but we’ve seen a lot, lot better.

Gravity Crash is a modern clone of a couple of old retro games, such as Thrust from 1986. Clone-wise, it is flawless and great looking. When compared to modern games it lacks certain aspects that games today need. On top of it all, the multiplayer is not that good.

Gravity Crash is a nice game to play when you don't have the time to start a full version of a retail game.

It's just about worthwhile as a chance to test yourself against some long-forgotten mechanics, but you can't shake the feeling that Just Add Water is just joining the dots.