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Pilot a rescue craft through underground caves, shooting hazards and manipulating fluids to reach trapped scientists.
Released 11 Nov 2013
Rescue Trapped Scientists
Shape Cave Fluids
Hunt Hidden Gems
In PixelJunk™ Shooter, you must pilot your spacecraft through a range of cavernous environments in a bid to save the scientists trapped underground. Making your way through the game will rely on your keen sense of observation and the ability to manipulate your surroundings.
Developed by Double Eleven, Q-Games Ltd. · Published by Double Eleven
You pilot a spacecraft through underground caverns on a mission to rescue scientists trapped throughout the stages.
Fight dangerous creatures and navigate hazards while changing your surroundings. Water, magma, and a strange magnetic liquid can be manipulated to help you move through the caves and solve their puzzles.
The campaign spans 15 stages, with hidden gems to find along the way. You can also team up with a friend in local co-op.
Players often enjoy how fluid physics turn the caverns into interactive puzzles, and praise the exploration of caves for hidden gems and scientists. Some also appreciate the responsive-feeling controls and the straightforward teamwork of local co-op. Criticisms include the short campaign, comparisons with PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate’s additional content, and isolated reports of a music bug, fragile ship, or tough boss fights.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 15 |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 73/100 View on Metacritic |
