Guns, gore and cannoli 2

Back to the indie games then, but this is one I just played and in fact, paid for! £3.99! OMG! This game was on sale on Psn and I'm pretty sure it's full price again now but that's not my problem now as I already got the sweet deal. On the previous post about Days Gone I said I don't like Mafia, gangster kind of settings, yet clearly from the name this is one, which is true. It really doesn't matter though, other than that you have to fight some mobsters and you're guy talks with an over the top Italian accent the theme has little bearing on the game. I also have not played the first but they have a nice recap at the start. I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter though

This is a 2D side on run and gun twin stick shooter (think metal slug) set during the second world War where you have to fight mobsters, German soldiers (obviously) and Zombies. It can get really hectic at times, but it's fast pace is a good thing, you're always kept on your toes. The game looks great too with a fantastic art style. As you go through the game you're going between wide open spaces to wipe of hordes of enemies to small, almost Hotline Miami type bases, though from a different perspective.

What I couldn't get to grips with was L2 to jump (or was it L1? Definitely one of those), I know there's an argument to be made that using X to jump while having to use the right stick to aim might cause a problem but it seemed so unnatural to me, any time I'd go back after having a break from the game it would take me time to get used to it. My other issue is the weapon wheel. It's your standard type, but it doesn't slow or stop time to let you change weapon and in such a fast paced game that often get you killed while picking weapons.

Overall though I enjoyed it, pretty sure as I mentioned before that it's back up to £10, hard to say whether I'd pay that much for it, but if you like these kinds of games this is a good romp for a few hours

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I can't help but notice there's some great games on Xbox games pass and it's currently £1 a month for your first 3 months, so when I'm done with Team Sonic racing (and Rage maybe) I might be heading over to add to my 127119 gamer score.