Otomedius Excellent

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2011
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
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  1. Game Revolution
    Dec 5, 2011
    67
    If you're looking for a crazy-action shooter to throw you back to the most hardcore of skill levels and reaction times, I would definitely recommend the recent Deathsmiles and the infamous (and downloadable) Ikaruga over this, but Otomedius Excellent is up there.
  2. 1UP
    Nov 8, 2011
    58
    The game itself offers several technical improvements over its predecessor, but the overall package just feels like it's just... not... quite there. Breasts can only solve so many problems.
  3. IGN
    Nov 14, 2011
    55
    Outdated and overpriced. It's got two things going for it: cute anime girls (if that's your thing) and an addictive upgrade system. Were this a downloadable game asking a third of the entrance fee, I would say it warrants a look for shooter fans, but with so little flash or innovation, I have a hard time recommending it.
  5. GamePro
    Nov 15, 2011
    50
    If you were hoping for a game with the personality of Parodius, look elsewhere -- there may be a decent, if flawed, Gradius design somewhere inside Excellent, but finding it may not be worth the trouble.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    Jun 23, 2011
    50
    It's frustrating, it makes no sense, and it just makes everyone involved want to play something else. [Aug 2011, p.76]
  7. Game Informer
    Nov 10, 2011
    38
    There are online and offline multiplayer options, but extra players really only add an additional voice to help point out flaws and frustrations. It also gets incredibly chaotic. Suddenly half the bullets on screen belong to a cooperative partner and it becomes difficult to distinguish properly between enemy and friendly fire.
  8. Destructoid
    Nov 16, 2011
    30
    I admit that I'm new to using a Xbox 360 controller, but damn if these ladies aren't as slippery and wet as a walrus' throat.
  9. GameCritics
    Jan 17, 2012
    20
    Otomedius Excellent shouldn't be worth anyone's time. Beyond the overall badness of the gameplay, the whole thing just feels incredibly cynical.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. rempel
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    otomedius is a worthy successor to gradius's shmup greatness, and with konami's igarashi at the helm it couldn't have been anything less. it'sotomedius is a worthy successor to gradius's shmup greatness, and with konami's igarashi at the helm it couldn't have been anything less. it's fast-paced, colorful, entertaining, has nice bullet patterns to learn and a lot of different characters to use. as a gamer i prefer old school shmups such as this to danmaku ones, and anyone who agrees will love otomedius excellent as well, regardless of the fact that professional reviewers will probably kill it for not being an aaa first person shooter...… Full Review »
  2. Valens
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    I adore Parodius, and otomedius is just like that, a funny shoot'em up like we haven't seen since the Play Station One days! i don't like oneI adore Parodius, and otomedius is just like that, a funny shoot'em up like we haven't seen since the Play Station One days! i don't like one of the last stages, but overall Otomedius Excellent is still an... excellent game and one of the best of this genre, along with Deathsmiles! I am grateful they brought it to the USA, and I hope more games like this one can be released here in the future.… Full Review »
  3. Xplocion
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    * The good things: Animated intro as if you were watching an anime (Japaneses cartoons animation) on TV, an excellent tribute to the games of* The good things: Animated intro as if you were watching an anime (Japaneses cartoons animation) on TV, an excellent tribute to the games of the Gradius saga and other shot 'em up of Konami's story (Parodious, Gradius, Twin Bee, Salamander,...), the final levels without becoming a bullet hell if they present a challenge, several characters to unlock while playing.

    * The bad things: You need to play it in all the difficulties to see the real ending, only for fans of the genre (if you are not a fan, you will hate it), several characters to unlock by means of DLC.

    * The meh! things: Has a Belmont Girl's DLC, includes very Japanese references that you need a Japanese person to explain to you.    … Full Review »
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