PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 57 out of 160
  3. Negative: 19 out of 160

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  1. 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 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'sPixelJunk 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?… Expand
  2. andoarias
    Jun 25, 2014
    7
    Got it free by PS Plus this month and after several hours spent to get the Platinum trophy, I can eventually say that PixelJunk shooter was a great experience for a free game.
    Although the multiplayer is fun to play, the best part is the single player campaign, which will keep you playing for at least, 6-8 hours.
    However, the game doesn't take advantage from the local co-op in terms of    Got it free by PS Plus this month and after several hours spent to get the Platinum trophy, I can eventually say that PixelJunk shooter was a great experience for a free game.
    Although the multiplayer is fun to play, the best part is the single player campaign, which will keep you playing for at least, 6-8 hours.
    However, the game doesn't take advantage from the local co-op in terms of offering new gameplay possibilities.    … Expand
  3. HikariAyaka
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    I was not expecting this game to be any different from any other PixelJunk shooter game that has come out prior to this and I was right which is not a bad thing actually, this is an example of a game that does things right and it doesn't need to change things up. Let's start with the art-style and graphics quality, whilst it doesn't look most next generation game, it still holds up as aI was not expecting this game to be any different from any other PixelJunk shooter game that has come out prior to this and I was right which is not a bad thing actually, this is an example of a game that does things right and it doesn't need to change things up. Let's start with the art-style and graphics quality, whilst it doesn't look most next generation game, it still holds up as a beautiful looking game and that is because of it's nice crisp look. Next the gameplay, it is well done if not a bit repetitive over long periods of time but that will not stop you from enjoying the game and what it has to offer content wise. There are a lot of missions to play through, which teach you new mechanics in the game such as adding water to magma to form a destructible solid which allows you to progress further into the game. This time round you also get a multi player mode which should keep you entertained and will give you a break from the story missions. This final thing I would like to talk about in this opinionated review is the price point, is it worth it well the short answer is yes, because it is free on the PlayStation store for PlayStation plus members as of the beginning of June. However some may be reading this after the PlayStation Plus offer in which case it is still worth it even though the gameplay can feel similar and repetitive from time to time and the multi player whilst is added to the game lacks depth and customisation.… Expand
  4. 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, 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, thePixeljunk 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.… Expand
  5. shotmeplenty
    Jun 10, 2014
    5
    The first level I played through four times before I was able to get a checkpoint. I kept on getting so bored that I would quit before I got there. The graphics are subbbb par and the controls are pretty good. I cant help but think its trying to live off the glory of RESOGUN.
  6. Jimmydm90
    Jun 29, 2014
    7
    A fun 2d spaceship shooter sort of in the style of Galaga or Resogun. PJSU has enough variety in levels, weapons and enemies to keep the game interesting for several hours. Collectibles and secret areas help give the game some added depth. The game features online multiplayer but I can't say I enjoyed it much. The controls felt more clumsy and sluggish online than they had in single playerA fun 2d spaceship shooter sort of in the style of Galaga or Resogun. PJSU has enough variety in levels, weapons and enemies to keep the game interesting for several hours. Collectibles and secret areas help give the game some added depth. The game features online multiplayer but I can't say I enjoyed it much. The controls felt more clumsy and sluggish online than they had in single player and the matches are quite unforgiving.… Expand
  7. USNGriff
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate was surprisingly a really fun game to play, the PS4 never ceases to amaze me with the free content they provide you with every month for being a Gold Member. I've been a gamer for quite some time now and this takes me back to my older gaming days where it wasn't all about graphics and gore and actual game play meant something. Not to say that this game'sPixelJunk Shooter Ultimate was surprisingly a really fun game to play, the PS4 never ceases to amaze me with the free content they provide you with every month for being a Gold Member. I've been a gamer for quite some time now and this takes me back to my older gaming days where it wasn't all about graphics and gore and actual game play meant something. Not to say that this game's graphics are sub-par by any means, but compared to the big name shooters and such you get the point. This game is so fun and has great simple controls, kind of like a pumped up version of asteroids with a purpose. The level layouts are fantastic, and the boss fights and very interesting and exciting. There are some puzzle aspects to the game as well that will definitely provide you with a really great time playing. I haven't tried the online portion of the game yet but the single player campaign is well worth having the game alone. This game is a perfect way to kill time and enjoy yourself with a very fun and memorable game. Definitely worth a try!… Expand
  8. Masonmcglynn
    Jun 14, 2014
    4
    I would like to enjoy this game but the crippling lag on co op and multiplayer clearly shows how unfinished it is... I really would avoid this until the lag is fixed otherwise you are buying a short single player campaign and nothing else really.
  9. ericjohn004
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    I got this simply because it was free for PS Plus members. I like shooters also but I wasn't really excited for this game.

    As it turns out, this is a FUN freaking game. The graphics and effects for the new Ultimate Edition are truly a step in the right direction. The textures have higher poly counts, the ship has some new lighting effects and cool reflections, and the missiles also have    I got this simply because it was free for PS Plus members. I like shooters also but I wasn't really excited for this game.

    As it turns out, this is a FUN freaking game. The graphics and effects for the new Ultimate Edition are truly a step in the right direction. The textures have higher poly counts, the ship has some new lighting effects and cool reflections, and the missiles also have better effects work. Even more noticeable is the liquid effects that now have shaders and the new physics that were added to the ship to make navigating look more lifelike.

    Aside from the cool effects work the gameplay is really fun. This game is pretty much a shooter/explorer/puzzler. And I had NO idea I could have so much fun with this game as it's so simply but yet so fun.

    In the beginning I really had set a low bar for this game, but it turned out to be the only game I turn my PS4 on for in the last week.    … Expand
  10. grim977
    Jul 12, 2014
    3
    this game made me want to scrape my face against a cheese grater. personally i think a 10 year old could make a better game than what was provided. the upgrades barley changed the game and the walls were as if they were covered in land mines. i spent 20 minutes before i got to a checkpoint. the only thing that was even passable was the fact that it was free and maybe thethis game made me want to scrape my face against a cheese grater. personally i think a 10 year old could make a better game than what was provided. the upgrades barley changed the game and the walls were as if they were covered in land mines. i spent 20 minutes before i got to a checkpoint. the only thing that was even passable was the fact that it was free and maybe the multiplayer...MAYBE. honestly the game was like gargling razor blades before smashing my head with a hammer. don't get your hopes up.… Expand
  11. 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 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 theI 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.… Expand
  12. MAD_GAMER_210
    Jul 6, 2014
    4
    Free game in ps plus so I shouldn't be complaining but the game is ok if you like games based on basic mechanics and older style console gameplay,,,,it's fun if you are bored out your mind,,,,
  13. MaSSaD98
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is pretty fun and addictive actually ......

    the game is fluid with great visuals and great sound tracks and a variety of levels and It's so challenging and will get you playing for at least 10 hours

    don't play just the first level and come here saying this game is **** .... try beating the first episode you'll find it so fun

    I beat the whole game and It's surly a must
  14. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  15. JoshLuck1995
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    Got this game free on PS Plus, its really great fun and very addictive, i think it will suit all age groups but of course younger kids will fall in love with it.
  16. Jelly-Kones
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    I got this free on PS+ and wasn't expecting much having never heard of the game.

    This game blew my expectations away and I had so much fun playing this in couch co-op with my boyfriend. Most definetiyl one of the most fun enjoyable gaming experiences I've had on the PS4 so far. Not a triple A title, but it doesn't cost very much, and is a fun, light game to pick up and play and lose    I got this free on PS+ and wasn't expecting much having never heard of the game.

    This game blew my expectations away and I had so much fun playing this in couch co-op with my boyfriend. Most definetiyl one of the most fun enjoyable gaming experiences I've had on the PS4 so far.

    Not a triple A title, but it doesn't cost very much, and is a fun, light game to pick up and play and lose yourself in.    … Expand
  17. PeteStaiv
    Jul 17, 2014
    7
    Nice little indie game with comfortable controls and creative levels! Its a great value if you can get it for free (as ps plus member). Pixel Junk is fun game!
  18. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    PixelJunk Shooter is a game of atypical vessel. You progress by helping you different things. The Difficulty happens quite quickly.

    Graphics 6/10
    Music 5/10
    Gameplay 7/10

    My overall score is 6
  19. FREEMAN0905
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    El mejor matamarcianos que he jugado en mi larga vida de jugador. Por supuesto, no es el típico y desfasado mata-mata de esquivar puntitos en una pantalla (porquería de Sine Mora). Aquí hay que darle al casco y resolver pequeños decorados para pasar al siguiente. Buena variedad y buenos jefes. No apto para torpones. Y encima las dos partes remasterizadas. Una indiscutible obra maestraEl mejor matamarcianos que he jugado en mi larga vida de jugador. Por supuesto, no es el típico y desfasado mata-mata de esquivar puntitos en una pantalla (porquería de Sine Mora). Aquí hay que darle al casco y resolver pequeños decorados para pasar al siguiente. Buena variedad y buenos jefes. No apto para torpones. Y encima las dos partes remasterizadas. Una indiscutible obra maestra indie que debería haber recibido el mismo buen trato que joyas como Limbo.… Expand
  20. Nel
    Jan 12, 2017
    5
    PixelJunk Shooter is another game where you have to collect your way to the next level. It can be enjoyable, but it will get tedious after some time .
  21. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    5
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  22. Yojimbo2015
    May 11, 2023
    6
    A nice little twin stick shooter with plenty of levels offering a blend of blasting and simple puzzles. Nice to look at and reasonably good fun but I couldn't help the feeling that it would've been a minor classic with the inclusion of Gravitar style physics. Pretty good as it is though.

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#78 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 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.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jul 29, 2014
    81
    A fine package. [Sept 2014, p.80]
  3. IGN
    Jul 1, 2014
    80
    Its fast and easy flow of action and puzzling is easy to recommend.
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