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Review of Aleste Collection on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Aug 2021
Cover image of Aleste Collection on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 18 Aug 2021
Genre: Scrolling Shooter
Developer: Compile
Publisher: D4Enterprise

Introduction

Aleste Collection serves up a side of nostalgic goodness like your grandma's best pie, except instead of cherries, it’s loaded with 80s 8-bit nostalgia and enough pixelated explosions to make your head spin. Strap in, because we’re diving right into the Aleste universe, where shooting first and asking questions later is the code of honor.

Gameplay

So, what's the gameplay about? Imagine being strapped into a jetfighter that defies the laws of physics. Aleste Collection is a compilation of the classic scrolling shooters originally developed by Compile. You’re piloting your Alphastreak fighter (that I just made up - it’s really just a spaceship) through waves of enemies, but not in a boring way like cleaning your room. The controls are as responsive as a caffeinated squirrel, and you’ll be blasting enemies like it's an all-you-can-shoot buffet. What's great is the variety; each game has its own flavor like ice cream but without the calories. Build combos, score points, and dodge bullets in a classic shoot-em-up rhythm that’ll make you feel like a total superstar...right until you get blasted into pixelated oblivion.

Graphics

The graphics are a time capsule. Picture this: vibrant colors and pixel art that harken back to when sprites were king and polygons were but a dream. Each game shines with sharp designs that stand out like that one dancer at a family wedding who refuses to sit down. What’s impressive is how well these retro graphics have been preserved and even polished up for the PS4 - it’s like putting a new hat on your grandpa and calling him a hipster. The explosions are big and bright, making every encounter feel epic, even if your actual skill level looks more like a headless chicken.

Conclusion

So, should you pick up the Aleste Collection? If you have even a smidge of fondness for retro shooters, the answer is a resounding yes. It’s a delightful romp through the golden era of arcade gaming, crammed into a package and delicately wrapped with the nostalgia band-aid we all need sometimes. Sure, it’s not going to change your life, but it might just make you wish for simpler times and the innocent thrill of navigating pixelated death machines. Load it up, blast those baddies, and maybe, just maybe, feel a little less like an adult for a while. Plus, who doesn’t want to turn their PS4 into a virtual retro arcade? Grab your joystick (or controller, whatever you kids call it these days), and let’s shoot for the stars! Or at least, the next wave of enemies.

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