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- Ratalaika Games
Wings of Wor
Released On: Nov 12, 2021
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Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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33% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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33% Positive
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67% Mixed
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Gynoug is a 2D shooter that first came out 30 years ago but despite
being a very competent game with a tough and demanding difficulty level,
it has received very little attention as far as re-releases go.
Gynoug hasn’t quite got that special extra spark that turns a great game into a spectacular one, but even so it’s still a unique and thoroughly enjoyable thirty-year-old shmup capable of standing proudly next to any other sold on the eShop, and yet another affordable retro re-release sitting in that perfect middle ground between modern convenience and hardcore authenticity.
The rudimentary nature of the game underneath all the moody presentation mean Gynoug’s appeal is probably going to be limited to the most die-hard shoot-’em-up fanatics, historians, and those with a nostalgic connection to it. But that’s all the more reason to preserve it in a readily available, accessible way—and with the suite of conveniences layered over the top of , that’s exactly what Ratalaika Games have achieved.
In most respects, Gynoug is a rather plain horizontal shoot-em-up. The art design and music elevate it somewhat, but it’s hard to imagine a more meat-and-potatoes mechanical experience. For its part, Ratalaika Games has done a nice job of presenting the game with this offering. You’ve got all of the expected options, and a few more besides that. If you’re looking for a good way to play Gynoug/Wings of Wor, this will assuredly satisfy your needs. For those completely unfamiliar with the game, it’s a decent enough shooter, though I can’t say that it’s much more than that.
The gameplay is faultless in what it does, but Gynoug doesn’t do anything to stand out. If you are nostalgic towards the game or those alike, you’ll get much more out of this than someone brand new to Gynoug. Unfortunately, I was the latter.
Gynoug is a classic side-scrolling shooter that has only been improved upon with its move to the Switch. However, its unaltered style and gameplay mean that it won’t appeal to everyone, despite some concessions for accessibility.
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Summary Face evil creatures as a winged soldier on this side-scrolling shooter classic. In an era between the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the demons have grown in power by feeding on the evil ambitions of the people. Led by a being known as The Destroyer they plan their attack. The angel Wor stands up for the survival of the e...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Nov 12, 2021
Developer:
- Ratalaika Games
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
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