PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate

 PlayStation 4
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

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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. 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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »