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S. Prysm Destroyer is a very basic Contra-like platformer with an anime aesthetic, which is not a bad thing actually. Sometimes being a simple game and being fun is all that matters and the game is fun, I really did enjoy it, more so than I thought. It does have a few unique things that make it stand out from Contra, which I liked.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Fun gameplay that is a bit challenging
Lots of fun power-ups to use
Different costumes for your character to wear
Nice retro anime aesthetic
Cons
Sometimes there is too much on screen to tell what’s happening
The game is a bit blurry
Gameplay'
S. Prysm Destroyer is a 2.5 platformer where you will shoot down enemies to take back your home world. It’s a simple platformer where you must go from point A to point B, along the way, you will come across pickups that can give you extra firepower, health, a turret, or a shield. The game can also be challenging, so if you are looking for a game that will give you a Contra like feel, this is it, just don't go expecting this game to be as hard as Contra.
There are different costumes for your character to wear, to get them, you will need to complete certain challenges on certain levels, like beating the level under a certain timer, getting a certain score, or beating the level without getting hit. So, more challenge is added to the game, I should note though, that these costumes are only on Amor. The character you play as there are none for the mech currently.
S. Prysm Destroyer only has two issues worth noting: sometimes there is too much going on the screen. This only really comes up when you are using the special power-ups as they can take up the entire screen. The screen is also blurry but that’s due to the art style that was used, which is not an issue on its own but combined with the special power-ups taking up the screen, it starts to become a problem.
You also have access to a jetpack that you can use after jumping to hover in the air for a few seconds, I have no issues with this feature. However, I am confused about why this meter is not right beside the health bar. Your health is on the left while the jetpack is on the right, I may be nitpicky on this but that’s just something I was a little confused about.
Graphics and Performance
The graphics and art style that the game uses are genuinely nice, I love the retro anime aesthetic that the game has going for it. The only issue I have is that the game is a bit blurry, and I already talked about that. I tested the game on an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor 3.50, and 16 GB of RAM, I experienced no issues while I was playing, and the game ran perfectly.
There are different costumes for your character to wear, to get them, you will need to complete certain challenges on certain levels, like beating the level under a certain timer, getting a certain score, or beating the level without getting hit. So, more challenge is added to the game, I should note though, that these costumes are only on Amor. The character you play as there are none for the mech currently.
S. Prysm Destroyer only has two issues worth noting: sometimes there is too much going on the screen. This only really comes up when you are using the special power-ups as they can take up the entire screen. The screen is also blurry but that’s due to the art style that was used, which is not an issue on its own but combined with the special power-ups taking up the screen, it starts to become a problem.
You also have access to a jetpack that you can use after jumping to hover in the air for a few seconds, I have no issues with this feature. However, I am confused about why this meter is not right beside the health bar. Your health is on the left while the jetpack is on the right, I may be nitpicky on this but that’s just something I was a little confused about.
Graphics and Performance
The graphics and art style that the game uses are genuinely nice, I love the retro anime aesthetic that the game has going for it. The only issue I have is that the game is a bit blurry, and I already talked about that. I tested the game on an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor 3.50, and 16 GB of RAM, I experienced no issues while I was playing, and the game ran perfectly.
While going through the level, you can come across a special power-up that is pretty much a one-hit kill for most enemies in the game. You can get a flame sword or a power-up that will freeze enemies and kill them. These power-ups are quite fun to use and add flavor to the levels.
There are different costumes for your character to wear, to get them, you will need to complete certain challenges on certain levels, like beating the level under a certain timer, getting a certain score, or beating the level without getting hit. So, more challenge is added to the game, I should note though, that these costumes are only on Amor. The character you play as there are none for the mech currently.
S. Prysm Destroyer only has two issues worth noting: sometimes there is too much going on the screen. This only really comes up when you are using the special power-ups as they can take up the entire screen. The screen is also blurry but that’s due to the art style that was used, which is not an issue on its own but combined with the special power-ups taking up the screen, it starts to become a problem.
You also have access to a jetpack that you can use after jumping to hover in the air for a few seconds, I have no issues with this feature. However, I am confused about why this meter is not right beside the health bar. Your health is on the left while the jetpack is on the right, I may be nitpicky on this but that’s just something I was a little confused about.
Graphics and Performance
The graphics and art style that the game uses are genuinely nice, I love the retro anime aesthetic that the game has going for it. The only issue I have is that the game is a bit blurry, and I already talked about that. I tested the game on an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor 3.50, and 16 GB of RAM, I experienced no issues while I was playing, and the game ran perfectly.
Final Verdict
S. Prysm Destroyer is a fun 2.5 platformer that I do believe is worth your time, the game is on the short side but with the added challenges, it does add some replayability. If you are looking for a Contra like inspired game, then I think S. Prysm Destroyer will be a fine game for you. Or if you want to play a casual action game with an anime aesthetic.
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