ACA NeoGeo: Shock Troopers

 Switch
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    ACA NeoGeo: Shock Troopers is an ideal game to add to anyone's Nintendo Switch library for playing while commuting, dropping into tabletop mode for some local co-operative action at a friend's house, or even diving into at home on the big screen to try and top the online leaderboards for that strong feeling of satisfaction. It may have a short playtime, but it is extremely enjoyable to go back to it again and again - a truly excellent dose of arcade fun.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 13, 2017
    80
    As a co-op game with single Joy-Con support, Shock Troopers is a winner. It may be simple and silly, but I’ll probably find myself breaking this game out on plane rides for years to come. Shock Troopers was totally worth creating a European Nintendo Account for.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. jens76
    Feb 11, 2023
    7
    Ich glaube, wir sind wieder auf Sendung. Shock Troopers fühlt sich anders an, nicht leicht hineinzukommen, das will was heißen, halt 90erIch glaube, wir sind wieder auf Sendung. Shock Troopers fühlt sich anders an, nicht leicht hineinzukommen, das will was heißen, halt 90er Jahre Realität, deswegen Pflicht.… Full Review »
  2. abrus
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    This is a fun game! Nice retro graphics and sound, smooth gameplay and 8 playable characters who all play a bit differently to each other.This is a fun game! Nice retro graphics and sound, smooth gameplay and 8 playable characters who all play a bit differently to each other. "Team" mode allows you to select 3 of the 8 characters which you can switch between during your game which is a really nice touch. A free-choice branching path system means you can chose the first 5 stages of the game from 3 alternatives each time which adds a lot to the replay value of the game. I also like that a single run only takes around half an hour. The biggest potential improvement would have been the addition of alternative 'twin stick' controls, but as it stands this is still a really enjoyable game to play.… Full Review »
  3. JJTX
    Apr 27, 2019
    8
    Shock Troopers is a top-down run-and-gun action game, though I like to think of it as a "twin stick shooter with only one stick." Once youShock Troopers is a top-down run-and-gun action game, though I like to think of it as a "twin stick shooter with only one stick." Once you adjust to the limitations of the control scheme, there's a lot of fun to be had. I'm especially fond of the vividly animated characters and enemies, with lots of expression and humor -- but the real winner is the excellent soundtrack. Be warned: if you like this game, don't bother with its lousy sequel.… Full Review »
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