Rival Megagun

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  • Summary: Transform into your Mega Gunship boss form to blast your rival head-on in this unique shooting game with a competitive twist.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 30, 2018
    85
    Rival Megagun is a fun, frantic bullet hell game with a unique competitive mechanic. The retro-inspired art style is pixel-perfect, which is paired with an equally retro soundtrack.
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Nov 29, 2018
    80
    Rival Megagun deftly changes up the shmup formula while effortlessly nailing the basics. PVP is a game changer, and while more characters and stages would be welcome, what is here provides a compelling competitive challenge that places an emphasis on both defense and offense.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Dec 4, 2018
    80
    Rival Megagun takes an age-old genre, adds a few twists and a bit of charm and ends up being a game that works well as an arcade-style shoot 'em up, a potentially popular online title and a potential party game favourite.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Dec 4, 2018
    80
    Rival Megagun has what every good shoot-em up has and tops it off with engaging competitive play. Apart from a few disparages, Rival Megagun offers a unique idea to an old formula and comes out on top.
  5. IGN Spain
    Dec 11, 2018
    80
    A classic shump that brings some unique twists to the old arcadey games that we played on the arcades 20 years ago, but falls a bit short while doing it, especially if you are playing alone.
  6. COGconnected
    Dec 18, 2018
    73
    Overall, I did enjoy Rival Megagun, even if I did find the occasional fault. One other notable thing is that even considering the genre and the $14.99 price tag it does seem a little shallow. Not a huge drawback if you are score chasing, but it does seem like there could be a bit more somewhere. The Player vs Player aspect is going to be the real selling point, as there isn’t much out there like it. It’s probably also a little more newcomer friendly than other shmups as well. As for its place among the genre, it’s a competent shmup that wouldn’t be a bad addition to your collection.
  7. Video Chums
    Nov 29, 2018
    72
    If the concept of a competitive shoot 'em up appeals to you then Rival Megagun is definitely a solid choice. Although it could have been so much more, what's here is still a unique and enjoyable game. Here's hoping we see more shmups like it down the road.

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Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best PS4 Game of 2018