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Review of Megaton Rainfall on PS4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Oct 2017
Cover image of Megaton Rainfall on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 17 Oct 2017
Genre: Action
Developer: Pentadimensional Games
Publisher: Pentadimensional Games

Introduction

Alright, folks. Grab your capes and put on your superhero pants because we're diving into the wonderfully chaotic world of Megaton Rainfall! Imagine a place where you can fly faster than a speeding football player in a game of backyard tag, all while trying to save Earth from aliens, with your only weakness being your own clumsiness. This game isn't your average cookie-cutter hero simulator; it's an indie endeavor that packs a punch (and a few buildings) as you unleash destruction and play savior at the same time. Buckle up, because we're going on a joyride through the skies of destruction!

Gameplay

Megaton Rainfall thrusts you into the role of an intergalactic superbeing, a being so powerful they make your average superhero look like a toddler playing dress-up. Your mission? Protect Earth from an array of pesky, mischief-making aliens who think invading your home is the new cool thing to do. Flying from city to city (and sometimes crashing into them like a wayward drone) in a first-person perspective brings forth an exhilarating experience. Your enemies are labeled with naughty triangles that indicate their weak spots, so you can wreak creative havoc while also ensuring your collateral damage levels don't put you in a superhero rehab. The fun part? Freedom! You can zip through Earth's atmosphere, pop over to Mars for a quick coffee, and obliterate buildings like they owe you money, all while listening to some epic soundtracks that make you feel like the actual Avenger you never knew you were. But, hey, don't go destroying every building - you've got to protect those humies below. Or at least, that's what the game tells you!

Graphics

Let's talk visuals because if there's anything that makes the destruction of cities look gloriously satisfying, it's aesthetics. Megaton Rainfall boasts an art style reminiscent of that one art class you took in high school and maybe didn't quite pay attention in. It's a unique blend of stylized graphics that scream simplicity while also offering a vast open universe to explore without feeling crowded. The destructible buildings? Oh boy! Watching them crumble like stale cookies under your spot-on lasers? Chef's kiss. The environment feels like it's alive - which is both delightful and terrifying considering you're the one tasked with safeguarding it... or not. Exploring fully destructible cities with the sun glinting off your super suit gives off the 'I'm a god among men' vibes, and we're all here for it!

Conclusion

Overall, Megaton Rainfall is a worthy addition to your gaming library, especially if you're looking for a way to channel your inner god or simply want to find out what a superhero's morning commute looks like when practically flying past traffic signals. Sure, it has its rough edges - some bugs here and there that may give you a surprise enemy spawn where you least expect it, or the occasional feeling of light underachievement when you inadvertently flatten an innocent skyscraper. But hey, isn't that part of being a superhero? So, if you're ready to save the world from destruction while wreaking a bit of your own, dive headfirst into this whimsical, chaotic universe. I can't promise you'll save every last city, but I can guarantee a good time. Just remember: one does not simply 'save' Earth without a few explosions in between.

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