Critter Crossfire

mega fun, there's really nothing else like this

Enjoying so far! FPS tactics, and I can whizz through with just my mouse.

This is a very fun game. Movement works like XCOM and aiming is more like Valkyria Chronicle. The game is also physic based, so you have to take that into account when you aim. Critter Crossfire is not that long, but it's cheap. There's no story per say. You can do skirmish matches or challenges, those are kinda like a ''campaign mode''. It has roguelike elements so you keep unlocking new stuff when you die or finish a run. One super cool thing is that it has a multiplayer mode and you can play with your friends on one computer! I will keep playing if they add more content, but for now, I feel like I saw all what the game has to offer at the moment.

Invisible sniper spam.

I love me a good tactics game when people stand on the squares and take turns hitting each other. I have tried various xcom like games (and the OG xcom) and never liked them. I saw this and thought to myself, aight, I'll give this one a go. I'm liking it. If I miss a shot, it's because I made a poor decision, but fortunately I am over time becoming more mind rich at making ideas. It feels SO much different since I have nobody but myself to blame. Upsides: Game is easy to pick up. You get a currency called shadow which you use to buy extra max hp (only 2 hp), discounts, and so on. You get shadow either when you beat a whole round (4 fights) !OR! if you die. I <3 that. Even if you get clobbered on a run you still get something toward a long-term goal. Challenges are four fights long. The game is VERY polished. It looks terrific. The ding sound is so satisfying. The little dance on kill is charming. Bummers: Rounds are 4 fights long. You'll hit the finish line often as your runs just start to get their legs. Some of the places you'll think, aha, I've found a good hiding place are actually neon kick me signs but you learn along the way. I feel like the game has potential to be very funny and wacky but that I have not quite unlocked it yet (it will take me a while since I am not experienced at these). STILL! I'm all in on this game. I'm hoping the dev expands on what feels like a nice game loop. Might see if I can get someone I know to try it out so I can get dunked on by them.

You don't have enough time in a single run to get a build that's fun or powerful in a meaningful way. By the time you've finally found an interesting upgrade, you're on the final battle and barely have a chance to use it before the run is over.

Good fun. There are interesting combinations you can run with the power ups and the unlocks are a nice touch to keep things fresh.