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PopSlinger
PopSlinger is a vibrant, narrative-focused musical shooter inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s New Retro culture. Join Ria Carbon, a funky heroine on a stylish quest to save the world from sinister invaders from another dimension using soda-powered guns. Backing Ria up is former PopSlinger heroine, Gin! Experience the whimsical story of Ria and Gin as they fight against the "Corazones", people whose hearts have been corrupted by the dark forces from the other dimension, all while grooving to a fully dynamic soundtrack that reacts to your in-game performance in real-time.
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10 reviews found85
Sequential Planet
Feb 9, 2022
Popslinger brings the heat with music and design, and keeps the fire going with tough-but-fair shooting challenges.
80
Hardcore Gamer
Feb 14, 2022
PopSlinger is a tremendous game and one that may not be for everyone, but everyone who plays it will find something to love about it. The ’80s/’90s retro look has been done a lot, but rarely done better than it is here due to how well it manages to blend keeping the detail level high while also using a VHS-style filter over everything.
65
WayTooManyGames
Feb 1, 2022
As much as Popslinger ticks all the boxes for me – great setup, banging soundtrack, beautiful aesthetics – it just isn’t fun. It turned from a game into a chore, one where I felt obligated to try and go further and see more to justify where I was. I think, with some gameplay tweaks, this could be a really successful game. As it stands, however, Popslinger just doesn’t hit the high notes and leaves the player feeling pretty flat.
60
Rapid Reviews UK
Jan 25, 2022
PopSlinger is a two-dimensional beat-em-up that features a girl on a quest to save the world from terrible creatures with a soda theme. Thus, the game features various weapons that resemble different types of cola and showcases flashy and energetic music inspired by New Retro Culture. Are the calories worth it? Or should I just drink water? Find out in this Rapid Review. As I began my adventure, I was introduced to Gin, a friendly but careful disembodied creature.
60
Lords Of Gaming
Mar 8, 2024
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Thumb Culture
Jan 26, 2022
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Nindie Spotlight
Jan 26, 2022
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Hey Poor Player
Jan 25, 2022
Unfortunately PopSlinger is a hard game to recommend to most gamers. If the developers can make a concerted effort to balance and streamline the camera and combat issues I pointed out, as well as helping the game provide clearer visual cues, I think this could be something special. As it is now, however, it’s just too much of a mess to recommend to anyone that isn’t willing to put a ton of effort into the experience. Hopefully Funky Can Creative learns from this game to make their next adventure one that lives up to the hype.
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Movies Games and Tech
Mar 26, 2024
There are plenty of great ideas to get your teeth into. However, the execution of each element leaves you wanting. Sadly, it is far too difficult and the learning curve and scoring system will infuriate you. Consequently, unless you love to be pushed to your limit, I suggest giving this a miss. More information can be found here if you wish. Can you step up and become a hero? Grab your gun, combine the colours, and save the world.
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Niche Gamer
Feb 11, 2022
Fighting waves of boogers could have been fun if the mechanics were refined. The ugly and garish visuals with unappealing characters also might have been tolerable if the gameplay loop wasn’t so repetitive. With some rebalancing and checkpoints before bosses, Popslinger could have been a decent guilty pleasure. Popslinger was reviewed on Nintendo Switch using a copy provided by Funky Can Creative.
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