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Rocketmen: Axis of Evil ps3 Game Reviews
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
Critic Score
Metascore: 58 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
5.1 out of 10
based on 9 reviews
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[Downloadable Game] In this arcade shooter, players join the heroes of the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra. Up to four players will be able to cooperatively shoot their way through multiple levels, powering up their weapons, picking up bonuses and laying waste to anything that moves. Online multiplayer gameplay through a variety of mini games that let players instantly jump into existing games. Design and build your own character for both single and multi-player games, each with their own. Three races ? Human, Mercurian or Venusian; Three classes ? Fighter, Engineer, Outcast. Further character customization options through new items and abilities earned by progressing through a variety of quests. Multiple hours of gameplay with plenty of levels, hordes of enemies, huge bosses and engaging story for maximum replay value. Beautiful cartoon-like art style brings life to the characters and environments. Competitive online ranking system. [Capcom]

PUBLISHER: Capcom
DEVELOPER: ACRONYM
GENRE(S): Shooter
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
RELEASE DATE: March 6, 2008

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75
Gaming Age
In general, the camera is what's keeping Rocketmen from being a ton of fun. But it's still a nice diversion.
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71
Gamer 2.0
While Rocketmen: Axis of Evil doesn?t give off the best first impression, those that take the plunge and buy the game will find a good game that worships the old-school shooters a bit too much at times.
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63
Play UK
While it represents better value than many of the titles it rubs shoulders with in the PlayStation Store, it's too annoying to recommend to anyone without a forgiving, patient and, most importantly, mindlessly trigger-happy disposition. [Issue#165, p.93]
62
Cheat Code Central
A mindless romp that is probably worth the ten dollar price of admission. If you're expecting a title that will provide you with lasting appeal, then you will be sorely disappointed.
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60
PTGamers
Rocktmen could be thrilling, especially considering the genre isn't exactly prolific, and the four player co-op mode is appealing, but there are many issues.
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60
GameSpot
Rocketmen mixes cel-shaded graphics with old serialized space adventure to provide a twist to old-school, top-down shooting.
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55
IGN
The half-hearted RPG nods, quixotic story treatment and frustrating camera detract from a core of solid gameplay.
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42
GameShark
Rocketmen Axis of Evil would have been a stellar hit in the 1980s when I was pumping quarters into arcade machines. In 2008 it?s a mediocre title at best.
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40
Giant Bomb
The game itself isn?t much fun, regardless of the number of players. With its plodding, monotonous pace and scattered presentation, Rocketmen doesn?t do enough to separate itself from the seemingly infinite number of other dual joystick shooters available via Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Network.
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