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Graceful Explosion Machine Switch NSP Free Download Romslab All high-scoring runs inevitably come to an end in Graceful Explosion Machine, but the process of stringing together a killer run is a satisfying adrenaline rush. The action looks straightforward, but the smart and distinctive weapon system of this 2D shoot-em-up fuels some clever combat ideas and adds a thrilling edge to battles with colorful alien spaceships. The mechanics behind Graceful Explosion Machine are deceptively simple, but you can see how it draws inspiration from other standout games like  Resogun and Geometry Wars. ROMSLAB.COM Best Switch Games

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It creates variety by setting its crowded ship battles inside of looping hallways or tight confined spaces instead of setting them all on a regular sidescrolling map. The vibrant 2D graphics are based on simple geometry that looks clean whether you’re playing on a TV or in handheld mode, and I enjoyed the small ripple effects that trigger after explosions.  Nowadays, it seems to be rather common for developers to lose focus of what they set out to do when they start making a particular game.

Survive an alien onslaught in 30+ levels across four distinct planets

In an attempt to include “something for everyone” or to make the gameplay as diverse and interesting as possible, a game can often get bogged down by unnecessary distractions and additional content that just doesn’t gel with the rest of the title. And then, every once in a while, you come across a game that obviously had a very clear vision from the start that was pursued with determination. Enter Graceful Explosion Machine, a Switch-exclusive arcade shooter with a lot of style and a surprising amount of substance. Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slap And Beans Switch NSP

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Gameplay is quite simple, nailing that sense of being easy to pick up and difficult to master. Levels are tackled in three phases – often with aspects of the environment changing between phases – and wrap around; flying far enough to the right will eventually pop you out on the left. Your ship has four weapons: a basic peashooter that can be fired continuously, but with the threat of overheating, and three more powerful weapons that rely on a shared energy bar that is refilled with pickups from felled enemies.

Gorgeous visuals bursting with vibrant colours, and bold geometric design

These weapons each excel in their own particular way while also having glaring weaknesses that encourage usage of your full arsenal; for example the missiles are quite useful for crowd control, but they empty the energy gauge the fastest. It’s a system that works remarkably well, as the game quickly becomes an exercise in resource management in addition to a test of the raw reflexes required to successfully navigate hordes of enemies. Graceful Explosion Machine starts slowly with a few tutorial stages to get you acclimated to the action. Buck Bradley 2 Switch NSP

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The big difference with the other weapons is they can only be used when you have enough energy, which you collect from crystals left by defeated enemies. The weapons using energy are missiles, which will lock onto a group of enemies and obliterate them, the energy sword, which spins a destructive beam around your ship to kill nearby foes, and my favorite weapon, the sniper beam, which shoots a powerful, but narrow torrent of energy across the screen and will quickly defeat some of the toughest enemies.

Extensive statistics and rankings encourages replayability to perfect the combo system

Hitting the ZL or L button will change the direction your ship is facing. While it may seem slightly unusual to have a button for adjusting ship orientation, I feel it helps the game control closer to classic 2D shooters like Gradius or R-Type. Players also can use a dash button to quickly zoom across the screen. You can actually dash through enemies, which becomes a great escape mechanic, but you need to avoid the laser shots produced by certain enemies.

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It’s worth noting that the game does not support the D-pad on the Switch Pro Controller, which is a shame for a 2D shooter like this. The game features 36 regular stages across 4 different planets. A steady difficulty curve keeps the experience fresh as you progress through later stages that not only feature stronger enemies, but also a greater quantity of them. While the levels themselves mostly follow a similar layout and look, the developers have created a number of fun little playgrounds that have you adapting your strategy to complete them.  BUCCANYAR Switch NSP 

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