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DRAINUS
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
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16 reviews found95
The Mako Reactor
Jan 23, 2023
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90
Nintendo Blast
Feb 15, 2023
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90
TouchArcade
Feb 14, 2023
With the interesting draining and upgrading mechanics, a striking presentation, and a surprisingly fair level of difficulty, Drainus stands out in a very competitive genre to offer a different kind of deal for players. While it isn’t directly comparable to the likes of Ikaruga in specific ways, I get the sense it will have a similar wider appeal to the one that game enjoyed. On the flip side, the lack of online leaderboards and lower emphasis on scoring mechanics might hurt the game with the hardcore fans of the genre. Overall, however, it’s an amazing effort with a lot of obvious thought put into its design that pays off handsomely. SwitchArcade Score: 4.5/5 Helvetii ($16.99) Helvetii is one of those games that is on the cusp of something really good, but doesn’t quite get there.
90
The Mako Reactor
May 26, 2022
Summary and quote unavailable.
85
Meristation
Aug 1, 2022
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85
GameBlast
Jun 3, 2022
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81
Video Chums
Feb 1, 2023
DRAINUS is a top-notch shoot 'em up thanks to its clever combo of bullet-absorbing fun and satisfying upgrade deployment. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys some good old-fashioned arcade shooting action with a couple of modern twists.
80
NintendoWorldReport
Feb 3, 2023
While it’d be great to see online leaderboards and more content added down the road, I’d still recommend DRAINUS to fans of the genre and–given the manageable challenge it offers–even newcomers looking to try one of these for the first time.
80
Metro GameCentral
Dec 16, 2022
The best 2D shooter for several years and a fantastic homage to the genre, with some of the best pixel art graphics of the year. Pros: Excellent level and enemy design, with tons of variety both visually and structurally.
80
Noisy Pixel
Feb 21, 2023
Drainus is the perfect price point and the perfect game to play if you have 20 minutes to kill. While you can get through the six stages in less than an hour, it will likely be the most fun few hours you’ve had playing a shmup in a very long time. The unique systems and various customizable options make me wish more was offered in the package, but as it stands, this is a must-play shmup. This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.
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