Pawarumi

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  • Summary: In a world where the Council rules the nations with an iron fist, you play as Axo, pilot of the legendary ship Chukaru. Experience her fight with the limitless armies of the Council, become the master of Chukaru’s power and find the true meaning behind all your actions. A dark secret is yetIn a world where the Council rules the nations with an iron fist, you play as Axo, pilot of the legendary ship Chukaru. Experience her fight with the limitless armies of the Council, become the master of Chukaru’s power and find the true meaning behind all your actions. A dark secret is yet to be revealed. Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 12, 2019
    90
    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.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 8, 2019
    90
    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.
  3. IGN Italia
    Jul 23, 2019
    80
    Pawarumi is a smart and intoxicating shoot'em up that will surely delight old school gamers.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Jul 24, 2019
    80
    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.
  5. Twinfinite
    Aug 27, 2019
    80
    Pawarumi shows the shoot ’em up genre has new directions to go besides just improving the visuals with each passing decade.
  6. Nintenderos
    Aug 7, 2019
    78
    Pawarumi offers us a universe that mixes old and new in a very effective way, with a very interesting shooting system that will delight the most demanding players. It is a very fun and addictive title, although unfortunately it does not have a local multiplayer, which means that we can only enjoy it alone.
  7. Cubed3
    Jul 31, 2019
    60
    Ultimately, Pawarumi is an inventive and engaging STG that's held back by a low frame-rate. Considering the genre, a lesser game would completely fall apart if it ran at 30 FPS. At least with this one, its admirable qualities still shine through. The art-direction is quite interesting and the Trinity Mechanics are really well-executed. That said; dealing with the handicap of having less reaction time is liable to be too much for some players. It's advisable to wait for a possible 60 FPS patch, or check out the version that's available on Steam. Otherwise, expect at least some frustration and anger in your future.

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  1. Tiamat_Swec
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    A definite nuanced game that requires a little more than any other shump game you have to pair different color combinations. Graphics andA 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.… Expand
  2. OverClusterARG
    Jul 25, 2019
    8
    Pawarumi tiene una gran propuestas para los amantes de los desafíos. Con una buena presentación y niveles de dificultad interesantes paraPawarumi 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.… Expand

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