Occasionally a game comes along that just has to be played – believe us when we say you’ll love Rise & Shine.
Available right now for £11.99, Rise & Shine mixes a fast paced shooting bullet hell system, with puzzle and platforming elements to create a game that oozes strategic quality. Telling the tale of a young boy, Rise, and his new companion, his gun, Shine, you’ll be whisked off on an adventure that pays homage and tips its hat to videogame heroes of the past and present.
It’s a brilliant playthough that just has to be checked out and the Xbox Games Store is able to sort you out. If you need a bit of a push, make sure to check out our full review as we tell you exactly why you should be buying it. 5/5 rated games don’t come along all that often – especially not at this price point – but Rise & Shine is most definitely one of those.
Game Description:
Shoot Fast, Think FasterRise & Shine is a true “think and gun” that combines elements of arcade shooters, bullet hells, and puzzle platformers to create a new blend of strategy and viscera. Switch between Shine’s add-ons to solve puzzles that redefine what bullets can do. Guide projectiles through intricate mazes, electrify damaged equipment to discover new pathways, and juggle 8-bit fruit because why not?Get Ready to RespawnDon’t let the cute character models fool you, saving Gamearth won’t be easy. Prepare to dash flurries of missiles and avoid unseen traps as you fight to prevent its destruction. It’s going to take all you’ve got to stay alive in the face of lethal robot armadas, enormous bosses, giant death wheels, and (of course) brainthirsty zombies. You’re not gettin’ through this in one piece, kiddo.Next Level DetailEnter a world where every level is a single, continuous work of art. Each level is composed of hand drawn illustrations with multiple parallax scroll layers so every forward step is new; no tiling or repeated elements. This meticulous attention to detail allows each frame to flow seamlessly from one to the next, a quality you’ll wish you had on your 20th respawn.