PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Everyeye.it
    Jun 27, 2014
    90
    If you played it before, you probably won't find here any further reason to go at it again. For everyone else, this is a must.
  2. Push Square
    Jun 5, 2014
    90
    PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is an outstanding compilation of two PSN classics, which serves as a reminder of why these fluid-focused shooters were originally so much fun.
  3. Games Master UK
    Jul 29, 2014
    81
    A fine package. [Sept 2014, p.80]
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  5. DarkZero
    Apr 15, 2015
    80
    No matter if you want to play by yourself or with a friend, there is a lot to like with PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate’s smartly designed environment puzzles and infusion of dynamic fluids that offer a refreshing experience on this take of a shooter meets puzzler.
  6. IGN
    Jul 1, 2014
    80
    Its fast and easy flow of action and puzzling is easy to recommend.
  7. DarkStation
    Jun 25, 2014
    80
    There are points were the game could have been more refined, such as the ‘Dig-Dug’ inspired levels, giving more attack options or not forcing the player to collect diamonds to progress through stages. Yet, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate explores a different territory in the twin-stick shooter genre.
  8. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 23, 2014
    80
    With more than 150 stages and plenty of scientists to collect, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a fun action game for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. I wish the shooting was a little deeper and I could have done without the Hungry Suit, but this is an easy game to recommend for both casual and hardcore fans of the genre.
  9. SpazioGames
    Jun 28, 2014
    75
    A smart and fun game, with a lot of shooting and puzzles for you to deal with. Unfortunately, its controls are sometimes imprecise, and it does not abound in variety.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#78 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 160
  3. Negative: 19 out of 160
  1. KomodoDave
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    Pixeljunk Shooter 1 was great fun on PS4 as was its successor. This compilation of both games with a massive visual revamp is fantastic,Pixeljunk Shooter 1 was great fun on PS4 as was its successor. This compilation of both games with a massive visual revamp is fantastic, especially if you get it for free with Playstation Plus. You pilot a ship whose goal is to rescue survivors, gather gems and survive varies environmental hazards, destroying enemies along the way. What makes the game so fun is the excellent visuals, the tight controls and the combination of environment elements like lava, water, gas and oil coupled with special "suits" your ship can acquire which give you the ability to shoot some of these elements or manipulate them in other ways. Realistic fluid/gas physics are applied, meaning you can rapid-fire rockets into a body of water and see it splosh around believably. Need to get through a pool of lava without burning your ship up? Try shooting through rock underneath a pool of water to release it, creating rock when it hits the lava, then blast your way through that rock. Need to destroy a crowd of enemies quickly? Use your missiles to propel lava onto a cloud of gas surrounding them then watch the resulting inferno. Put on your ice suit to shoot cold rays that freeze water, or your magnetic suit to repel oil (ok so that one's a little whacky, but it works in the game! We'll pretend it's "iron oil"). The game is fun when played alone but even more fun played co-op. Local co-op is supported for the entire single player campaign - which is huge by the way; 150 levels in total. Secret areas are in abundance, and to find gems you'll have to be cunning in your exploration of the environment. A gem might be hidden beneath a pool of lava, so solidify it to rock with your water or ice suit then blast to the bottom to get the gem. A new multiplayer mode has been added which is very entertaining too; it's 1v1 with the defensive player trying to rescue survivors and take them back to their "safe zone", while the offensive player attempts to take them down. A ton of fun power-ups can be earned through XP, these include abilities like shooting homing rockets, reversing the other player's controls and more. All in all this is an extremely fun game for single-player, local co-op and multiplayer, and I'd highly recommend you grab yourself a copy.… Full Review »
  2. Turbodowg
    Jul 7, 2014
    0
    I cannot believe that Valiant Hearts has a lower score than this. It really goes to show that todays generation want mindless rubbish overI cannot believe that Valiant Hearts has a lower score than this. It really goes to show that todays generation want mindless rubbish over deep story, art style and gameplay. PixelJunk is an utter joke of a game. I played for around 4 minutes before turning off and uninstalling. The game is like a child’s version of jetpack. The graphics are insulting, the art style is pathetic and the gameplay is exciting for around ten seconds. If you enjoy games stay clear of this mess.… Full Review »
  3. Mardolina
    Jun 14, 2014
    9
    PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a collection of PJS and PJS 2 which were originally released on PSN only for PS3. Having played through both ofPixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a collection of PJS and PJS 2 which were originally released on PSN only for PS3. Having played through both of them (on PS3, now PS4) I have to say this pack is worth the money. There are some initial bugs on PS4 but they can be fixed with future patch. Gameplay wise you get what you pay for - twin stick shooter with interesting game mechanics that's different from any other gameplay you have seen so far. It can be frustrating in some parts but as you gain skill and knowledge of environment throughout the game you will surely get better and better until you master it completely. I would recommend playing in coop as it can be really fun (if you're into this kind of game of course) but you still need to wait for a patch to drop as in this state it can be quite laggy sometimes. I don't really get why indie titles get so many hateful comments/reviews - hell I don't even know why would someone divide games into indie and AAA games but whataver. That said - if you're looking for a game that is cheap, easy to grasp, local coop-friendly - go for it! But it's just my opinion and I hope I helped you to decide whether to buy it or leave it. Aaaand finally - if you got this game with PS+, what are you waiting for?… Full Review »
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