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PixelJunk Shooter PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2009
User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29

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  1. AlP
    Dec 11, 2009
    9
    This is not only my favourite of the consistently original Pixeljunk series but my favourite PSN download so far. The physical quality of the level design and "feel" of your spacecraft make this title supremely addictive. It is not the longest game but it is only six quid and while it lasts it is near flawless. Brilliant. An easy 9 from me.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. RonnyM
    Dec 12, 2009
    9
    Pixeljunk games are the best!! A bit short, but lovely all the same!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. PhilM
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Excellent fun game. The physics are brilliantly done Q-Games have produced probably their best game to date by far!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. pangea
    Oct 13, 2010
    10
    What can I say about Pixel Junk Shooter? First and foremost it!s a game that I've been dreaming for years! It's a game that has been made by game enthusiasts to game enthusiasts. I enjoyed every minutes, every seconds of this game. It made me feel the excite mend that I was feeling when I first played legendary game Another World years ago. Pure fun. Pure addictive. Plus state of art genius levels and bosses designs. You can't get one which is better than this! Simple mechanics yet, truly, truly a beautiful game.… Expand
  5. mobius
    Dec 20, 2009
    10
    a very addictive shooter well worth the £6.29 price tag. you should get many hours fun out of this
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. BrianR
    Dec 14, 2009
    8
    Actually an 8.5. I would've put 9 but the overall score for this is just too high! This game has amazing graphics, the music is perfect, the multiplayer is cool, the dual-analog action is AWESOME! and it's very entertaining. The only I didn't give it a higher score is because 1: I'm not sure it's worth the price ($9.99) 2: It just doesn't seem like it's epic enough to be in that higher echelon of games. VERDICT: 8.5 Also: Metacritic: You should add Game Informer's review of this game... just added this past hour!… Expand
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  7. MT
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    One of the best PSN games I've ever played, if not THE best.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. skim123
    Aug 23, 2011
    4
    Highly overrated game. They have some nice ideas with the manipulation of elements, but the execution is mediocre at best...the so called "puzzles" are extremely rudimentary and easy. No challege. The solution to each "scene" is so obvious it's not even enjoyable. Just mindlessly blasting through areas to get to the miners...not that good. If I don't even need to think to get through your game, you did not try hard enough.… Expand
  9. fuchikoma
    Jan 16, 2012
    8
    This game is really fun. Sort of like the "Kirby" games, it is easy - if you want to beat it, you surely will. I found it was very short too - cleared it in under a couple days. So why the high score? The core mechanics feel really good to interact with. The visuals are crisp, distinct and lively. The music by High Frequency Bandwidth is awesome. Also, even after you blast through it, there's the challenge of finding all the hidden diamonds and climbing the leaderboards. It's a good balance - most people can see the whole game, but those who want more challenge can push themselves to do better. The sequel pretty much threw that out the window and went for the hardest thing they could possibly make, so beware of that - but here I'm reviewing the first game, and it's a must have for PSN shooter, or PixelJunk/Q Games fans.… Expand
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Metascore
87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    PixelJunk Shooter is a taut, well-made and original game that's been lavished with good design and slick coding. It won't detain you long - and without giving too much away, the post-credits kill-screen suggests a DLC expansion is highly likely, as does PixelJunk's past history. But for every minute of those few hours, it's an unpredictable, fluidly entertaining blast.
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  2. VideoGamer
    90
    There can be no doubt that the game's over too soon, but the journey is still worth travelling. When water meets lava... Well, that's worth the asking price alone.
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  3. WonderwallWeb
    90
    Pixeljunk Shooter is a unique and addictive shooter, its got plenty to keep you thinking and every minute playing it is a joy. For the asking price its hard to fault, Highly recommended
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