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Soldner X2: Final Prototype Review

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by Omar (@neo_graphyte)

  • Soldner X2: Final Prototype & Final Chapter (DLC)
  • Developer- SideQuest Studios
  • Publisher- eastasiasoft
  • PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3

I am at a philosophical impasse with Soldner X2. Formally, I cannot fault it. It’s polished, competent, and feature rich by genre standards. There’s a strong use of visual effects, unlockable stages to find, and ranks systems to incentivize replay. In other words, a well made shooter that is designed to encourage repeat sessions. So why do I feel so ambivalent towards it?

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