WE ARE DOOMED

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. COGconnected
    Apr 16, 2015
    85
    A transcendent fusion of color, music and movement, We Are Doomed is as close as you will get to poetry in a twin-stick shooter.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 14, 2015
    80
    We Are Doomed is a fantastic take on the twin-stick shooter, showing that you can take the basics of a genre and still make something fresh with enough creativity and style.
  3. USgamer
    Apr 30, 2015
    70
    A good-looking, minimalist twin stick shooter that delivers intense, if somewhat repetitive action at a price that feels a little too steep.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 20, 2015
    70
    I really enjoyed the time I spent with We Are Doomed but I cannot overlook the price and length of the game.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 14, 2015
    70
    Giving players only a tiny laser to kill bad guys with puts a unique and interesting spin on the typical top-down shooter model, and beautiful visuals offer a nice retro feel.
  7. Push Square
    Apr 22, 2015
    60
    As a whole, We Are Doomed doesn't quite meet its asking price. While what's here can be compelling for a short while, it quickly loses appeal. However, it's certainly not doomed, as it's a solid arcade shooter with a gorgeous – if occasionally distracting – art style and fitting music.
  8. Brash Games
    Feb 22, 2016
    50
    It is nothing you have not seen before, and when it comes down to it, it is nothing you will not see again.
  9. GameSpot
    Apr 14, 2015
    50
    Even a solid game needs some spice, and We Are Doomed never gives you much. You will certainly notice how good it feels to play the game, and the presentation is top notch, but it never really gives you a reason to care.
  10. PSNStores
    Jun 30, 2015
    20
    Being brash, there is really nothing in this game. There is the overly simplistic game mechanics, only one weapon, and that’s pretty much it.

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 9 out of 22
  1. FriedConsole
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    This game is a generic twin stick shooter without any gimmicks, uniqueness or good playability. It has two modes, "endless" which is an arcadeThis game is a generic twin stick shooter without any gimmicks, uniqueness or good playability. It has two modes, "endless" which is an arcade mode and "waves" where you complete 30 levels with checkpoints at 10 and 20. There is a super power shot that you need collect a lot of things for that doesn't last long unless you are collecting more stuff and hardly seems worth it. Not much else is here. Lots of spawning on top of your ship with very little warning. Often hard to see what is going on because it always vomiting indie graphics all over the place. Hard to recommend when Geometry Wars 3 and Super Startdust Delta exist on PS4.… Full Review »
  2. alerde
    Apr 16, 2015
    4
    If you want a twin stick shooter, you're better off with Crimsonland. If you want this kind of artwork, you're better off with Tempest. AnIf you want a twin stick shooter, you're better off with Crimsonland. If you want this kind of artwork, you're better off with Tempest. An annoying bad buy...… Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    May 15, 2018
    3
    If you’ve played any of these twin-stick shooters, of which Geometry Wars still remains the best for my money, you’ll know exactly what toIf you’ve played any of these twin-stick shooters, of which Geometry Wars still remains the best for my money, you’ll know exactly what to expect in terms of gameplay. Unfortunately We Are Doomed does nothing that hasn’t been seen countless times before and the graphical style often makes it very difficult to see where all the enemies are on screen leading to frustrating deaths.… Full Review »
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