It attempts to develop its gameplay into something more, and while honorable, this effort is mostly fruitless. The unlockable upgrade system does add some mild drive to push the player forward, but odds are it won’t be enough to keep you playing throughout the entire story. If you are looking for a retro, arcade shooter, there is a reasonably solid experience here, but don’t expect anything more.
Cycle 28
Pill Bug Interactive · Mar 9, 2018
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You think Cycle 28 is a 2D space shooter in the classic arcade style, where only your score matters. The controls are simple. The action is fast-paced. Insane dogfights lead to epic, screen-filling bosses. But the truth is: You don’t know what Cycle 28 is. Not yet
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- Cycle 28 is a mediocre space-shooter for the Nintendo Switch that quickly shows its cards all at once and becomes uninteresting within a matter of minutes. Control sensitivity can be daunting and makes exploration a bit difficult at first, but once you get the hang of flying you’ll be just fine. Weapon upgrades help lighten the experience, and the single song played during outer space dog-fights gives life to the adventure.
- 8.0Cycle 28 disguises itself as a solid arcade shooter with minimalist aesthetics but slowly reveals itself to be something far beyond that. It successfully manages to engulf the player in the mystery that led to the player character's current predicament and entices you to seek the truth, find answers to questions you didn’t know existed and attempt to break the cycle and… who knows, maybe freedom and a happy conclusion?
- Despite the fairly limited upgrades and occasional flaws, there’s plenty of enjoyment to be found in Cycle 28. Its fast-paced, addictive gameplay will keep you coming back again, and again, and again… Needless to say, the name is apt.
- 7.5A fun little momentum shooter with a drab visual style that is perfect for quick bouts of play. The difficulty and repeat play design won’t be for everyone but if you are after a Luftrausers-esque title at a budget price you can’t go wrong.
- 6.0em>Cycle 28 é uma experiência retro interessante que junta uma jogabilidade competente a uma história surpreendentemente misteriosa e complexa. Estando longe da excelência, é ainda assim uma opção a ter em conta por quem procura um shoot'em up espacial num estilo clássico.
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