Knack isn’t very good and Killzone: Shadow Fall borders being generic (but is still mind-blowing gorgeous). Is there an exclusive launch PlayStation 4 game worth playing? Well yes, yes there is – and it’s Housemarque’s shooter Resogun. I’ve been really keen on it, because I have an unnatural love for their PS3 games; Super Stardust HD and Dead Nation. Here’s what folks are saying about Resogun.
- Eurogamer – 8/10: Resogun really is that rare kind of arcade game that feels like an entirely different beast when played on the toughest setting. It’s also the closest the PS4 launch line-up gets to offering a genuine next-gen thrill. Granted, Housemarque’s not offering the shock of the new, perhaps – all of the developer’s best ideas are actually reassuringly elderly – but it’s working with energy, enthusiasm, precision and love. Oh, and voxels. Look at them scatter!
- Destructoid – 9.5/10: Resogun is a satisfying arcade-style game with a next-gen look and feel — the ideal system launch game. It’s an eye-searing blur of a loop that you’ll be happy to jump into again and again. Don’t miss it.
- IGN – 9/10: With some deceptively simple changes, Housemarque took a genre nearly as old as videogaming itself and made a tense, challenging, and excellent shooter. It may be short, but its addictive cycle of cylindrical shooter gameplay, great looks, and catchy music make it worth replaying in endless pursuit of that high score on the leaderboard.
- CVG – 9/10: One of the most exciting, lavishly produced twin-stick shooters in the history of the genre. Geometry Wars finally has a proper rival.
- Joystiq – 4/5: Resogun is a smart, merciless little shooter, with just enough substance to match its extravagant flash. The humans are a welcome pain, as they always are, conspiring with relentless enemies and ostentatious graphical effects to exterminate boredom at every opportunity. Resogun may be built out of blocks, but its heart is set on another round.
The best bit? It’s free to PlayStation Plus members – and is quite probably the first thing I’ll be playing on my shiny new PS4 when it launches here next month.
Last Updated: November 14, 2013
ElimiNathan
November 14, 2013 at 13:01
When I saw this showcased at E3 I wanted it already
Sageville
November 14, 2013 at 14:12
It looks very R-Typeish
Loved that game
Admiral Chief Wang
November 14, 2013 at 13:02
Looks like you will need reflexes like this to jam Resogun
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/ab5VAPv_460sa.gif
That Dark Twit
November 14, 2013 at 13:09
Bliksem, that guy have a six pack of guardian angels that day.
ToshZA
November 14, 2013 at 13:20
Holy shit.
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
November 14, 2013 at 13:34
Having been in a close call or two myself I can tell you that.. he or she most certainly kissed that bike and the road once at their destination. Yoh.
Sageville
November 14, 2013 at 14:15
In Jhb the biker would be too busy throwing everyone the Zap sign that hooted at him…
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
November 14, 2013 at 21:04
Isn’t this that Ghost Rider dude who put up videos of himself speeding through traffic? Ok now i’m going to go watch them again
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 13:07
PS+ keeps on rolling out the goodies
That Dark Twit
November 14, 2013 at 13:07
So the best PS4 launch game is an free Arcade game?
Niiiiiiiiice….
Kromas
November 14, 2013 at 13:09
Is it me or does this launch title look like it will run on a PS2?
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 13:10
Ps1 even
That Dark Twit
November 14, 2013 at 13:10
Resolution too high for the Xbone?
Trolololl
Admiral Chief Wang
November 14, 2013 at 13:10
Hahaha
oVg
November 14, 2013 at 13:30
Nintendos new Wind Waker is to high for the Bone 😛
Kromas
November 14, 2013 at 13:11
I wanted to say PS1 but I feared that would constitute blatant trolling. 😛
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 13:13
Atari Jaguar. That’s blatant hehe
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
November 14, 2013 at 13:20
Not a chance. You really have to see this running to believe it; it’s goddamned gorgeous,…so many effects and voxels.
Hammersteyn
November 14, 2013 at 13:26
But the graphics won’t overheat my console right?
Kromas
November 14, 2013 at 13:28
But that is what I am saying. Effects and voxels are one thing. You need raw power for other things as well including but not limited to geometry (not a big thing from this trailer it seems) and AI. Path-finding is virtually non existent and lighting may be one thing but shadows draw power and from the looks we don’t see much here. I am not saying it will look great in 1080p … I am just saying it is not showing off the PS4 as well as it might.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
November 14, 2013 at 13:43
It’s a downloadable arcade game, and like Housemarque’s other games lools really, really good. It wouldn’t even run like this on a Ps3.
veggiesaurus ZA
November 14, 2013 at 13:49
Have a look here (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_resogun_trailer_diary_and_images-14813_en.html) for some high-bitrate gameplay… it looks incredible.
ToshZA
November 14, 2013 at 13:25
Damn those particles! Beautiful.
oVg
November 14, 2013 at 13:28
RIIIIIIIIIIIDGE RA……
Ah Hum…
REEEEEEEEESOGUNNNNNNnnnnnnn!!!
veggiesaurus ZA
November 14, 2013 at 13:48
I’m super excited for this. On a side topic, is there any known list of lazygamer people getting ps4s? Need some South African PSN friends!
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
November 14, 2013 at 13:56
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
veggiesaurus ZA
November 14, 2013 at 16:25
so what’s the best format for this list? where could it be stored?
Tarisma
November 14, 2013 at 13:59
Will get one next year but good idea
veggiesaurus ZA
November 14, 2013 at 14:01
At this point, I’m questioning why I am getting one this year… flashbacks of ps3’s no-games-syndrome
fred
November 14, 2013 at 14:07
Mediocrity awaits !!! but yes this will be the first title I load up also
CAE9872
November 15, 2013 at 09:29
I want this! Twin stick shooters = GREATNESS (awaits). See what I did there…sigh slow day!