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Review of Tesla vs Lovecraft on PlayStation 5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2018
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Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 13 Mar 2018
Genre: Twin-stick shooter
Developer: 10tons
Publisher: 10tons

Introduction

Picture this: Nikola Tesla, the genius inventor who brought us AC power, fighting against the eldritch horrors of H.P. Lovecraft's dark imagination. 'Tesla vs Lovecraft' is the electrifying showdown (pun intended) that results from this wonderfully bizarre idea. Strap yourself in because the battle is about to get shocking!

Gameplay

In this delightful twin-stick shooter, players take control of the lightning-wielding Tesla himself. Your mission? To thwart the twisted plans of Lovecraft, who has become possessed by Cthulhu and is opening dimensional gateways for a truly nasty collection of monsters. You'll start out with basic conventional weapons and your trusty teleporter, which is basically a fancy way of saying you can escape almost certain doom - and who wouldn't want that? As you mow down hordes of monsters in a frenzy of light and color, you can upgrade Tesla's weaponry. Think of it as leveling up in real life but without the gym wear and sweaty hair. You can eventually snag a mech suit and power-ups, which turn you into a one-man army tearing through tentacled foes like it's Tuesday taco night. The game allows for perk selection when you kill large groups of enemies, making it feel kind of like a buffet where additional toppings just keep getting added - delicious chaos! Get ready to explode with perks and power-ups that are available throughout levels, each changing how the game feels. The best part? You can switch up perks if you die, which is sort of like when you forget your homework and try to explain that your dog ate it - profitable excuses for your performance!

Graphics

Visuals are brightly colored and stylized, effectively channeling a retro arcade atmosphere while remaining modern and eye-catching. You'd think Lovecraft's monsters would be gloomy and drab. Nope! They bring splashes of color to your screens as they clash with a master of electricity. Each level showcases a bombardment of mesmerizing graphics that can make even your grandma say, 'Well, isn't that nifty!' It feels like stepping into a comic book where Tesla is the superhero we never knew we needed. The environments, though chaotic, are cleverly designed to keep the player engaged and feeling breaks of nostalgia as you dodge and weave through the monster mayhem.

Conclusion

Overall, 'Tesla vs Lovecraft' delivers a thrill ride of wit and action, balancing insane combat with clever gameplay mechanics. The absurdity of controlling Tesla against a legion of hat-wearing monsters is exactly the recipe for a good time. If you enjoy twin-stick shooters and the idea of zapping Cthulhu's friends while making absurd historical references, this game is undoubtedly a must-play. It's so electrifying that it may just keep you up at night - not because of its horrors, but because you'll be revving up for another round of glorious destruction. Power it up to enjoy the sheer pandemonium, because if there's one thing better than crazy inventions, it's wacko stories that make you laugh while you blast away! Keep your thumbs nimble and your lightning rod ready; this is one showdown you won't want to miss!

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