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Graceful Explosion Machine

Graceful Explosion Machine

Vertex Pop·Released Apr 6, 2017·Single player

Platforms
PS4PCSwitch
Genres
ShooterIndieArcade
Critic78/100
Across 4 reviews
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"Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting to find a way home."

Reviews

4 reviews
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Critic80/100
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Graceful Explosion Machine is a gorgeous and innovative take on a now ancient genre of arcade shooter. The weapon system brings an element of combo juggling to the combat and challenge runs are addictive and, crucially, not too punishing. Simply put, this is another top-notch PS4 shmup.

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IGN
Jose Otero·Apr 11, 2017
Critic80/100
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This 2D shoot-em-up is a smart, addictive shooter and one of the best showcases of HD Rumble on Nintendo Switch so far.

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Critic90/100
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Overall, Graceful Explosion Machine is a masterful example of how to do an arcade shooter right. Eye-catching visuals and extremely fine-tuned gameplay combine to make this a memorable and compelling experience for anybody looking to get into a faster paced, action focused game. That being said, there is a minor element of repetitiveness which never goes away entirely; the selling point comes not from the amount of levels, but from how many times you'll be playing each one.We give Graceful Explosion Machine a very strong recommendation, all told; considering the amount of polish and replayability on offer, this is quite the bang for your buck.

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