DRAINUS

 Switch
  • Publisher: Playism
  • Release Date: Feb 2, 2023
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. eded9999
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    Ok, you got a A+ on presentation and effort, BUT, this is not a game, it's maybe half of a game, i beat it in 2 and a half hours (on normal) that's WAY TOO little, even for indie standards.
    The "story" is hilariously bad, it's like an elementary school stage play.
    Also, this can be recommended as "my very first shmup" cause the game is super permissive with hits and has pretty much    Ok, you got a A+ on presentation and effort, BUT, this is not a game, it's maybe half of a game, i beat it in 2 and a half hours (on normal) that's WAY TOO little, even for indie standards.
    The "story" is hilariously bad, it's like an elementary school stage play.
    Also, this can be recommended as "my very first shmup" cause the game is super permissive with hits and has pretty much infinite lives, great for someone that have never play this type of games.    … Expand

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 21, 2023
    80
    Drainus is the perfect price point and the perfect game to play if you have 20 minutes to kill. While you can get through the six stages in less than an hour, it will likely be the most fun few hours you’ve had playing a shmup in a very long time. The unique systems and various customizable options make me wish more was offered in the package, but as it stands, this is a must-play shmup.
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  2. TouchArcade
    Feb 14, 2023
    90
    With the interesting draining and upgrading mechanics, a striking presentation, and a surprisingly fair level of difficulty, Drainus stands out in a very competitive genre to offer a different kind of deal for players. While it isn’t directly comparable to the likes of Ikaruga in specific ways, I get the sense it will have a similar wider appeal to the one that game enjoyed. On the flip side, the lack of online leaderboards and lower emphasis on scoring mechanics might hurt the game with the hardcore fans of the genre. Overall, however, it’s an amazing effort with a lot of obvious thought put into its design that pays off handsomely.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 3, 2023
    80
    While it’d be great to see online leaderboards and more content added down the road, I’d still recommend DRAINUS to fans of the genre and–given the manageable challenge it offers–even newcomers looking to try one of these for the first time.
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