ACA NeoGeo: Shock Troopers

 Switch
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

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  1. 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 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 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.… Expand
  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. "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 whichThis 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.… Expand
  3. 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 90er Jahre Realität, deswegen Pflicht.

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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. FNintendo
    Apr 11, 2017
    60
    Shock Troopers is a classic that will resonate with the players who have a big case of nostalgia for this game. It keeps up with the test of time when played on its two-player mode but beyond that, some of its gameplay feels anachronistic and stands in the way of making it a more enjoyable classic to most players beyond the circle of connoisseurs who know what they are getting.
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  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 6, 2017
    50
    Unfortunately, the game’s high difficulty and unavoidable bullet patterns make it a hard sell for modern players. The game’s multiple pathways and variety of characters don’t hide the extremely simple gameplay at the core – gameplay which wears thin after a few too many cheap deaths. Unless you’ve got a nostalgic soft spot for this one, you won’t miss out on much by avoiding it.
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  3. 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.
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