Sure thing! Let’s dive into my thoughts on Exo-Calibre—this wild ride of a game that eastasiasoft and Vampixel dropped onto the PlayStation 5. Imagine your favorite old-school arcade vibe but, like, with a futuristic twist. Anyway, here are my chaotic musings on it!
Exo-Calibre: That Arcade Buzz
So, you’re piloting these wicked exo-mechs as an Ex-Calibre Knight. Three to choose from, each with its flair. It’s like, saving the world from these rogue AI drones, which makes you feel kind of heroic, honestly. Picture being showered with flashy explosions and endless waves of bad guys. It’s chaos, but the good kind—or is it? Sometimes I wonder if that’s just my nostalgia talking.
Modes Galore!
There’s this Story Mode where you, thank the gaming gods, get unlimited lives. A bit too easy? Maybe. Arcade Mode? Less generous with lives—better get those reflexes sharp. Oh, and there’s Boss Rush and Time Rush—each mode feels like its own little universe. I was going to say something more, but I kind of just lost my train of thought.
Scrap Collecting Adventures
Okay, so here’s a thing. You shoot at scraps—these shiny bits—and they explode into more bits. It’s like a treasure hunt meets a demolition derby! Use those to snag upgrades: speed boosts, more health, extra lives. Who even thinks this stuff up? Not complaining though; it’s nice to feel a bit invincible, even if it’s just pretend.
Controls: Simple but Effective
Alright, let’s talk controls. Very pick-up-and-play. You steer with the left stick or D-Pad, blast with R2, and swing your melee with Square—also reflects shots back, so do that a lot. There’s a sense of satisfaction, kind of like popping bubble wrap.
Trophies! Because Who Doesn’t Love Trophies?
This game’s got a full trophy list with—wait for it—a Platinum! So, there’s this whole thing where you can grab a bunch of Gold trophies by doing stuff like defeating bosses and collecting scraps. It’s oddly addictive chasing these. Oh, and you get a PS4 and PS5 version when you buy it for $6.99. Bargain!
Final Thoughts—Kind Of
Exo-Calibre’s like this perfect throwback to 2D shooters, yet it gets modern just where you need it. If you’re into nostalgic vibes with a dash of futuristic chaos (does that even make sense?), give it a whirl!
Anyway, enough of my rambling. Hope you enjoy it—or don’t. Up to you, really. I’ll just be here, possibly replaying it again and again… and again.
- [Disclaimer: This review is based on a PS5 copy provided by eastasiasoft.]
