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Review of Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Aug 2019
Cover image of Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 30 Aug 2019
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: People Can Fly, Epic Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of 'Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition', where every exploded limb and cheesy one-liner is gloriously exaggerated and deliciously over-the-top. If you've ever wanted to feel like a 12-year-old with unlimited access to fireworks, then this game is basically your ticket to a lifelong high score of destruction.

Gameplay

Picture this: a former black ops space pirate named Grayson Hunt is flying high in the 26th century. Only, it's not as glamorous as it sounds. Basically, Grayson finds himself crash-landed on a brutal, war-torn planet, where every ugly alien and murderous plant is just waiting to make him their next snack. The entire point of 'Bulletstorm' is to unleash your 'skillshots' on these unsuspecting foes. And boy, are those skillshots a fantastic way to kill aliens in the most creative ways possible-*impressive* probably doesn't cut it. You get points for eliminating enemies in style, which may include launching them into the air and blasting them with something that resembles a grenade-loaded football. If that isn't a reason to forgive your ex for calling you a 'loser,' I don't know what is. While battling through eye-popping environments filled with fine art like "Why are there spikes here?" and "Does this cliff look friendly?", players can augment their carnage with an assortment of weapons that have alternate fire modes known as 'charges'. Imagine kicking an enemy into the air followed by blasting them mid-flight with a harpoon gun while your dog barks approvingly. It's almost too impressive. Luckily, Grayson has a special 'Instinct Leash', which is not a dog-walking accessory but rather a tool to pull enemies closer to squeeze out a little extra carnage. I suspect someone in marketing had a field day with that one.

Graphics

How's it look, you ask? Well, let's just put it this way: imagine a painting by an artist who only ever drank energy drinks while watching 90s action flicks. The graphics pop, and the colors are brighter than your future after your graduation ceremony (stay in school, kids). Sure, it may not sweep the Oscars for realism, but it wins all the style points-and possibly a few broken hearts-in the process.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, 'Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition' delivers exactly what you expect: ridiculous action, hilarious writing, and enough explosions to make Michael Bay reconsider his career. It's the kind of game that takes your pain and turns it into pleasure with a side of laughably absurd violence. So, if you fancy yourself an avenger of terrible aliens with the vigor of a caffeinated squirrel, then jump into this gloriously chaotic romp. But beware: you might feel the urge to scream 'Who wants some?' at your TV, and let's be honest, that could lead to some awkward family game nights. In conclusion-get it, play it, and for the love of all that is good, kick some extra-terrestrial butt.

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