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Boltgun Boom's crunchy pixel violence is a delight when movement doesn't feel stuck in the mud

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Boltgun Boom's crunchy pixel violence is a delight when movement doesn't feel stuck in the mud

When Boltgun Boom was announced in May, I was excited. Not because I'm a huge Warhammer fan. I'm not. I have no idea what any of it means, for which I can only offer an insincere apology. No, my excitement entirely stemmed from my love of the horrendously named - still, I'll use it anyway - boomer shooter sub-genre. That anticipation only increased after our recent interview with Nitro Games, where it sounded like it was in good, caring hands. However, after battling through the free trial, I've come away a little disappointed. Upon booting up Boltgun Boom, you're encouraged to use a controller. For any ardent mobile gamer, that's worthy of an eyebrow raise and perhaps a slightly concerned, 'hmm.' While not always the case, it can mean the touch controls aren't up to standard. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, though. This is a Doom-like shooter aimed at folks with undying 90s nostalgia. A controller in the hand is akin to a safety blanket when it comes to mowing down hordes of pixelated demons and soldiers. ... [ MORE ]



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