Pawarumi
Pawarumi
Pawarumi, développé et édité par Manufacture43, est sorti le 30 janvier 2018 sur PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch et Xbox One. Ce jeu de tir arcade indépendant se déroule dans un univers de science-fiction rétro-futuriste pré-colombien où le joueur incarne Axo, pilote du vaisseau Chukaru, engagé dans un combat contre les armées du Conseil. Le titre propose trois armes distinctes ainsi qu'une attaque spéciale, et repose sur la mécanique Trinity : tirer avec la bonne arme sur le bon ennemi permet d'infliger plus de dégâts, de recharger le bouclier ou de charger l'attaque spéciale. Un bouclier automatique annule les tirs ennemis lorsqu'une collision est imminente, mais il se décharge rapidement. Présenté en 3D avec une direction artistique mêlant science-fiction et culture pré-colombienne, le jeu comprend cinq niveaux, trois niveaux de difficulté aux fins distinctes, un système de scoring sans combo à maintenir et une musique qualifiée de « Electro Métal Péruvien » par la presse. L'histoire principale est estimée à environ cinq heures et le prix est de 14,99 euros. La presse a salué un titre « vital, beau et captivant » pour le genre du shmup, tandis que certains joueurs soulignent une proposition exigeante nécessitant l'association de combinaisons de couleurs et une présentation efficace invitant au rejouabilité.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Pawarumi is a vital, beautiful and utterly enthralling entry in the Shmup genre. Its trifecta of concepts might seem daunting at first, but this is an instinctual shooter that will blow fans of the genre away. »
« Pawarumi is a good old-fashioned “shoot everything that moves” game which engages the player right from the start; I had an adrenaline rush going the whole time I was playing. At $14.99, it’s a great addition to your Nintendo Switch catalog of games. »
« Pawarumi is a smart and intoxicating shoot'em up that will surely delight old school gamers. »
« Pawarumi is a tough-as-nails shmup with a unique central mechanic that takes time to master. Stick with it though and you’ll be rewarded with a slick, fast-paced shooter that looks and sounds amazing and will test your skills to the max. There’s really nothing else like it out there right now and, even with slight reservations over the difficulty, a lacklustre story and paucity of game modes, this is an easy recommend for fans of the genre looking for a proper challenge. »
« With three color-based weapons, the player must use the right gun for the right situation. Certain gun and enemy combos recharge shields, while others will energize the ship’s special weapon. There are also three somewhat different storylines for the game’s three difficulty levels, which is certainly unique. Either way, for those who love old school-styled destruction with modern tech, Pawarumi is a must-have. »
« Pawarumi is a solid shoot ’em up game with a decent spin on a tried and tested mechanic. I found that getting a handle on its multi-tasking demands is both satisfying and tense, especially when it came to keeping my cool under pressure. Throw a few decent boss fights into the mix, an online leaderboard, music that varies from pan pipes to rock music, and you have another well-crafted arcade shoot ’em up to add to the collection on Nintendo Switch. »
« Pawarumi joins the ranks of 2D shoot'em ups on the Nintendo Switch and brings a 'rock, paper, scissors' system to its gameplay mechanics, a laudable feature which makes the game involving and gives it a tough, demanding difficulty level (sometimes too high, it should be said). Pawarumi is full of personality and any fans of 2D shooters will feel more than satisfied with this new effort on the Nintendo Switch. »
« The Switch is already home to a variety of shooters, but Pawarumi makes a solid case for being a worthy addition to a shooter fan's library. The gimmick of having three different-colored guns and enemies makes the game more cerebral while also not punishing players who just want to stick with one weapon type. The three main game difficulties make it accessible to everyone, while the difficulty levels determining the number and order of the stages mean that playthroughs may feel familiar but not exactly the same. It could have used a few more modes to round out the package, but thanks to it doing just about everything right, Pawarumi is worth playing for shooting fans. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« A definite nuanced game that requires a little more than any other shump game you have to pair different color combinations. Graphics and sound are in harmony. Stylish 3D graphics. Have great patience as it is easy to die in the game. This doesn't stop faithful shoot 'em up players from testing it. Recommended to all shump fans. »
« Pawarumi tiene una gran propuestas para los amantes de los desafíos. Con una buena presentación y niveles de dificultad interesantes para rejugar. Sobretodo, la posibilidad de estar en una buena posición dentro del score general, va a hacer que cualquier speedrunner le eche un ojo. Por otro lado, la historia y los gráficos no alcanzan a tener esa calidad. Si es eso lo que se busca, lo mejor va a ser ir por otro título. »
