Natsuki Chronicles

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80

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  • Summary: New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. PlayStation Country
    Feb 17, 2021
    90
    Natsuki Chronicles takes the high quality shoot 'em up gameplay of Ginga Force, flips it ninety degrees and delivers a great shoot 'em up with a rewarding upgrade system. Newbies might struggle a little but genre fans will have a blast.
  2. God is a Geek
    Feb 24, 2021
    90
    Natsuku Chronicles is a seriously entertaining title, which fans of classics like Border Down and R-Type Final will absolutely lap up.
  3. DarkStation
    Mar 11, 2021
    90
    Natsuki Chronicles accommodates newcomers and veterans of the genre without diluting the experience for either. The tight, challenging gameplay and great presentation provide a game that’s well worth playing. Admittedly, the difficulty may be off-putting to some, especially with the occasional difficulty spike. However, Natsuki Chronicles provides the tools to master the gameplay without the tedium often associated with games of its genre. I would wholeheartedly recommend the game to those that appreciate high quality shoot ‘em ups or even just someone looking for a good introduction to the genre.
  4. Finger Guns
    Feb 17, 2021
    80
    Overall, there is plenty of game here and enough to challenge even the most hardened shoot-’em-up fanatic, but also enough tricks up its sleeve to cater for newcomers. Natsuki Chronicles will be on my ‘pick up and play’ list for a while.
  5. 4P.de
    Mar 12, 2021
    79
    A visually extremely unsophisticated horizontal shooter that shines mechanically: The amount of weapon systems as well as the ballistic trajectory feature make this an insiders’ tip.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 22, 2021
    77
    In spite of the game’s assists, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone new to the genre. It will simply be too difficult and frustrating for anyone who doesn’t come into the game with some shmup skills on their resume. Shmup veterans will have a better go of things, but will find themselves challenged for the reasons that I’ve outlined. I wouldn’t call Natsuki Chronicles a “must play” for fans of the genre, but some will find the visuals and ship customization an interesting change of pace and will enjoy checking the game out.
  7. GameSpew
    Feb 17, 2021
    70
    Unoriginal art direction aside, Natsuki Chronicles is a thoroughly entertaining shoot ’em up that any fan of the genre should check out. Though thanks to its generosity with handing out additional credits and shields in each of its game modes, it’s even suitable for those with only a passing interest in the genre looking for a good entry point. Only players who truly wanted to follow its story will find real fault with it – everyone else will find it to be a blast from beginning to end.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Jazzfusion11
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    If you love games like R-Type, Thunder force 3 and Einander from yesteryears this game will have you smiling. Worth every penny!!
  2. Siontis
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    The game is the best shoot 'em up title for the PS4(Europe) right now followed by it's predecessor the brilliant Ginga Force. AAA quality(forThe game is the best shoot 'em up title for the PS4(Europe) right now followed by it's predecessor the brilliant Ginga Force. AAA quality(for a shoot' em up game) ,rock solid 60 frames per second, ultra responsive controls and brain melting side scrolling action. Natsuki Chronicles is very challenging, some are going to have a hard time beating the game's easy difficulty, difficult but not cheap or unfair.
    One point off for the annoying Japanese anime voices and useless "story"during the campaign's gameplay, although you can easily adjust or completely turn them off in the sound options menu, nobody buys these games for the story. Thankfully, the arcade mode is a pure STG experience without dialogues and anime pop ups. A huge thank you to Rising Star games for bringing Qute's Natsuki Chronicles and Ginga Force to the European PSN.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS4 Game of 2021
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#91 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021