Black Paradox

May 2, 2019

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May 7, 2019

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May 23, 2019

Black Paradox is a shmup that looks great, sounds great, and plays great but doesn’t reward great. The roguelike elements can really feel unfair when you get stuck with useless weapons and the grind to increase your ships abilities feels a bit unbalanced. It’s a good thing that I found the gameplay to be so fun and addictive though as it kept me playing despite those concerns. If you’re a shmup fan and want one that has a rad 80’s aesthetic, soundtrack, and is a little bit different from the rest of the crowd, consider going on this bounty hunt. *Black Paradox is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

May 8, 2019

Black Paradox may not be the biggest shmup out there but it plays so well that it's hard to put down once you pick it up.Black Paradox gameplay video → Similar game: Steredenn Blazing Beaks Review Switch ★★★★☆ Twin-stick roguelikes have been around for a quite a long time so is the cute and challenging Blazing Beaks worth playing? On the surface, Blazing Beaks is your average arena twin-stick shooter where you clear out rooms of enemies, collect power-ups, and fight difficult bosses.

May 18, 2019

I’m having an absolute blast with Black Paradox. I keep coming back to it as there’s just so much more fun for me to have in this retro-futuristic world. The Roguelike gameplay is addictive and for every death I experience, I feel pumped to just try that little bit harder. It’s so ’80s it hurts and I absolutely love that about it. Is it the best game ever made? No, of course not but that’s not what it’s trying to be. Instead, it’s a beautiful homage to the classic arcade days, made even better when you bring along a friend to shoot up all of those evil space baddies. The frustrating progression system holds it back from being the best side-scroller shooter I’ve ever played but it’s certainly one of the most fun. **As of right now, the game appears to be missing on the PSN store.

May 7, 2019

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Jul 15, 2019

Looking at screenshots, and playing the game briefly, it does not seem like it might be as good as it actually is. But there is something oddly addicting trying 'just one more time' to get further. The progression could use some quickening, and other things could use expanding; but the flair the game possesses is hard to deny. Really the only thing stopping this from a higher score is the lack of depth, such as a story, better upgrade systems, or anything along these lines, but for what it is, it is surprisingly solid.

Jun 3, 2019

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May 5, 2020

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Aug 7, 2020

Black Paradox is a game seemingly designed with the philosophy that gamers enjoy ice skating uphill.