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S.H.M.U.P Game Review

Achievements and scoring
An interesting addition to the game is the achievement system, which Xbox 360 and Steam users may relate to. There's 23 achievements up for grabs, and a global high score ladder for those with a competitive urge.

Music
Music has a large effect on the ambience of a game. S.H.M.U.P integrates music which has a nostalgic 8bit feel, whilst complimenting the fast-paced nature of the game. I feel that the majority of tracks serve the game quite well.

Final thoughts
At first I wasn't a huge fan of the game. It felt a little too difficult to progress, and the slow reaction time of the ships quickly became frustrating. However, once I dabbled with the shop facilities and advanced further, the game rapidly lit up with vibrant arrays of enemy hordes, endless bullets, and enough missiles to make you go nuts. So if you're patient enough to play for more than 15 minutes, you won't be disappointed. The only letdown at this stage is the lack of levels. Once you buy everything in the shop, everything is easy to win. I didn't time myself, but I'd say I played no more than 3 hours to complete the entirety of the game. That being said, I'm yet to unlock all the achievements.

My main gripe is the clunky install process. Having to download extra resources to play can be a little bothersome. But once that's done, you're set. Overall, I'm happy with the game and its innovative approach to the classic side-scroller genre. But don't take my word for it, grab the demo and see for yourself!

Value: 6/10 - A bit too short.
Performance: 10/10 - runs well on any modern PC
Ease of use: 10/10 - The on-screen instructions make it quite simple to install and play
Aesthetics: 8/10 - A colourful game with vivid 2D visuals
Gameplay: 7/10 - Fun and challenging. A great game if you're in need of a quick gaming fix.

Authors comment: Recommended

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