Tempest 4000 - YES! YES! YES!

[InfernalGrape]

"handbreak"

Sorry, i mean when you press Left Trigger to make instant stop, as they are not satisfied with using stick and they asked for option of using L1 R1 for movement or something like that

"handbrake"? i dont drive a car so i dont know how to say properly

Anyway review feels kind of evil with judgement (with even more evil comment section)

Maybe if you're going to call your channel 'Bullet Heaven' you should be able to rise to a challenge.

Well, they are already not on a good condition with shmup community due to misinformation and mistakes some of their reviews had

[Jamesac]

Using the left trigger to stop and then sneak a claw into the next lane does amazing things for dealing with the flippers at the top of the web. I can't say I use it all that often but I'm always glad it's an option when I need it.

[InfernalGrape]

After playing some more, i wonder if i understand right the structure

Each song stays for some number of levels, and those levels share some overall theme defined by what enemies are introduced, how grid behaves etc etc
And in most cases early levels of each pack are easier so they introduce this and that to you and late levels in each pack are most challenging

And i always have more determination when clearing those harder levels as i always wanna hear what next song of next pack of levels will be

[MattyP]

This is currently on the steam sale at 50% off (~£7.80). Decided to finally pick it up and give it a try....

[Misfit]

This is currently on the steam sale at 50% off (~£7.80). Decided to finally pick it up and give it a try....

Nice, that could make me buy a second copy to go with the Xbox version.

[ozzzy189]

Ps4 sale please.

[ozzzy189]

No sale, can't believe it.

[gilesgoat]

No sale, can't believe it.

That's up to ATARI, NOT us, you know that of course

[Misfit]

T4K has never quite done it for me as T2k and TxK have and I think the main problem was after the immersion I got from TxK (by being so close to the screen) and Polybius (being in the screen) I just didn't get the same from a 50" TV from my sofa. (I had the same problem with TxK on the PS TV, it felt a whole different ball game).

So, as we're unlikely to ever see the VR T4K, I decided to try and do something about it.

I've just replaced my projector with an ultra-short throw one and when my son decided to opt out of movie night after I'd set it all up on Saturday I thought this was my chance. The short throw means you can get nice and close to the screen without getting in the way of the beam...

So T4K on a 10' screen standing about 4' away from it with your eyes pretty much in the middle of the screen. Lights off, sound up.

WOW!

I still suck compared to TxK (which I was only ok at), but what a way to play.

Next thing to do is dust off the Kinect and get out Rory McIlroy PGA Golf (as it has Kinect based golf swings) and try that on a massive screen...

[ozzzy189]

No sale, can't believe it.

That's up to ATARI, NOT us, you know that of course

Yes Giles, I know.... Meanwhile we're enjoying the lovely videos on YouTube. Baaaaa

[Zen Monkey]

Finally got round to playing this and, man, it's the business. Took a little time to appreciate, but I really dig the changes wrought by the tinkering and refining of TxK's mechanics. I especially like that not every level is progressively harder than the last; how the frequent difficulty spikes which tear through lives are usually followed by a few less mental levels where stock can be replenished through good play. Very good game design. Very enjoyable system.

I'm not very skilled (currently at level 52 after a LOT of play) but I can't remember enjoying a game this much for a very long time so I just wanted to show my appreciation. So thank you Yak and Giles for putting a wide grin on my face this week. It's a great game well done. Great soundtrack too. Indeed the music is the fabbest part! Laser... laser everywhere.

[mb3018]

Yeah I like it a lot. I wish I could've tried the VR version. I still need to get around to buying a Nuon as well.

[Foozwah]

Never played it, having not owned a PS4 before, but with lockdown and two gamer kids (10 and 13 yo) putting pressure on the family Switch as the system of choice, I finally relented 'x' years late and picked one up as a replacement for Ye Olde Increasingly Sketchy PS3.

First thing I did last night was pop online and find/order a new copy of T4K, should be here sometime next week - can't wait now!

In the meantime I suspect I'll download MA Vol.1 (as loved those games on iOS) and then Polybius as well, once budget allows.

[Zen Monkey]

Just got done playing levels 70-79 which are ridiculously difficult but my favourites so far. I love how the webs are invisible but light up momentarily during explosions. The blackout alone is difficult enough for me to be honest, but the webs bend and breathe of their own accord too meaning you often have no idea where moving will take you. My instinct is always to hide in the corner and keep still but that never works well. To make matters worse there are a ton of spinner enemies that rotate the web too! Haha. Total mind bender. Love it.

Never played it, having not owned a PS4 before, but with lockdown and two gamer kids (10 and 13 yo) putting pressure on the family Switch as the system of choice, I finally relented 'x' years late and picked one up as a replacement for Ye Olde Increasingly Sketchy PS3.

First thing I did last night was pop online and find/order a new copy of T4K, should be here sometime next week - can't wait now!

In the meantime I suspect I'll download MA Vol.1 (as loved those games on iOS) and then Polybius as well, once budget allows.

You're in for a treat. Polybius, in particular, is a neo classic and masterpiece. As good as anything this gen in my opinion.

[Misfit]

You're in for a treat. Polybius, in particular, is a neo classic and masterpiece. As good as anything this gen in my opinion.

I would tend to agree, but with the caveat only in VR.

Maybe it's good out of VR, but as I tried it first in VR it's impossible to go back...