If one of you is no good, then you'll both die very quickly and not have much fun. On the one hand, the story follows Ronotra Koss and his allies. User Reviews.

The developers kept this upgrade simple, and it works. With shmups, it's really important that controls remain tight and sensitivity is high for when you need to book it. Timer upgrade tokens also appear after killing some enemies and will add 5 seconds to the timer. Positive: 1 out of 3. Maybe - Depends on other factors. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. For the low price point, shmup fans should absolutely check out Sine Mora EX. F1 Positive: 1 out of 1. Negative: 0 out of

Negative: 1 out of 3. A 2D game with 3D elements, the colors pop on the screen and the scenery draws Graphics: The graphics in Sine Mora Ex are simply beautiful. However, before you get 10 tokens you need, enemy hits will cause the tokens to float out on to the screen but you can collect them again before they disappear, a very cool gameplay feature saving you a little frustration. Although they'll likely just skip all of the story scenes, since that's what I did after the first two levels because the stories aren't very interconnected and have very little to do with what you're doing gameplay-wise. Despite being a little dark for a shoot 'em up, Sine Mora EX has a very intelligent story that caught me off guard. But avoiding a barrage of incoming missiles is nevertheless a tantalizing pursuit. This is a great purchase if you like side-scrolling bullet hell or just want an interesting game to play through with a friend. Sine Mora Ex thankfully gives you that, along with some great shooting to boot. Video Chums.

Mixed: 0 out of 1. That being said, the senstitivity and hit boxes leave a bit to be desired. I'll talk about the An okay game, but primarily for bullet hell fans and not old-school side-scrolling shooter fans such as Gradius. The last mode, Versus, you can play against your friends locally on the same machine. An okay game, but primarily for bullet hell fans and not old-school side-scrolling shooter fans such as Gradius. Also, some hazards are difficult to discern such as barely visible missiles or turrets that look like they're in the background. As someone who doesn't play these sorts of games, it was challenging, with the last two levels out of6 levels , taking multiple retries to get through on Normal mode. Even so, if we look at the story as a whole, it's a pretty interesting time travel tale. Your ship does not navigate as quickly or as smoothly as I would have liked. Besides that, the shooting action is as stellar as ever so if you've never played the original then this is definitely a shmup that you need to check out.

First of all, there are plenty of one-hit deaths that can seemingly come out of nowhere. Later levels have detailed factories and arid desert landscapes. The cooperative multiplayer is rather innovative as it has one player control a satellite just like in a twin-stick shooter. Beginner-friendly diesel punk shoot 'em up with additional game modes and challenges that only real masters will manage. Sine Mora EX is a revamped version of a shoot'em up originally published five years ago. Thanks for reviewing this one. Finally, one disappointing omission from the initial release is that Sine Mora EX does not include any stereoscopic 3D functionality but it does have 4k support. F1 Spelunky 2.

User Score. You can also slow time if things seem a bit too complicated. Iron Harvest. Critic Reviews. Jeramy Weigand jeramyweigand : So, basically what they did was take the PS3 game, and give the game a slight upgrade in resolution, and add a couple other things, but they severely downgraded the actual depth you get in this outstanding 3D shooter, making it flat as paper, "but in 4K paper". Tight controls, a clever use of 3D, and some hectic bullet hell moments await any who pick up this classic adventure. The Overpowered Noobs. Despite being a little dark for a shoot 'em up, Sine Mora EX has a very intelligent story that caught me off guard.

From the clouds in the sky to the oceans below, each element in the game is highly detailed and a wonder to see. Write a Review. The Bad M rating feels unnecessary. Log in to finish rating Sine Mora EX. Instead of health, you are given a set amount of time in each area. By Metascore By user score. Tight controls, a clever use of 3D, and some hectic bullet hell moments await any who pick up this classic adventure. Is it still ahead of its time, or does this shmup belong in the past?

Actually, speaking of Soldner - tangent, I know - how familiar are you with its composer's work outside of that game duology? In this story, Ronotra is out for revenge after his son, Argus Pytel is killed at the hands of his crewmates when he refused to drop a nuclear bomb on an enemy city. After the great time I had with Yakuza 0, playing a remake of the first game is going to be awesome. This updated EX version includes all of the content from the original plus local cooperative multiplayer, 15 extra challenges, and 3 versus modes. That being said, the senstitivity and hit boxes leave a bit to be desired. Content: Sine Mora Ex has great replay value by providing 5 game modes and 7 levels of gameplay. Additionally, your ship is equipped with a powerful sub-weapon that depends on which pilot you're currently controlling. It would have been cooler to have two separate ships, but the addition of this mode is welcome nonetheless. You can also slow time if things seem a bit too complicated.

If one of you is no good, then you'll both die very quickly and not have much fun. Video Chums. Arcade Mode steps up the difficulty and removes the story elements of the game. One piece of advice: Know your target and its trajectory, then concentrate on your ship. On the one hand, the story follows Ronotra Koss and his allies. The cool thing about the weapon upgrade system is that after collecting 10 weapon upgrade tokens the upgrade becomes permanent. Beyond Blue. Essential Links. For starters, you can unleash a time capsule move that essentially allows you to slow down enemy forces so you can weave through projectiles easier. They're just as engrossing now as they were five years ago.

For the low price point, shmup fans should absolutely check out Sine Mora EX. With the time slow down feature you will be doing your best matrix in a plane impression with ease. See all 18 Critic Reviews. Feel free to ask any questions about the game or provide feedback and I'll gladly reply. Ghost of Tsushima. PS4 Experts - Dedicated to all the hardcore fans out there. And then there's local multiplayer options. Besides that, the shooting action is as stellar as ever so if you've never played the original then this is definitely a shmup that you need to check out. Also, some hazards are difficult to discern such as barely visible missiles or turrets that look like they're in the background.

The cooperative multiplayer is rather innovative as it has one player control a satellite just like in a twin-stick shooter. Besides that, the shooting action is as stellar as ever so if you've never played the original then this is definitely a shmup that you need to check out. Although they'll likely just skip all of the story scenes, since that's what I did after the first two levels because the stories aren't very interconnected and have very little to do with what you're doing gameplay-wise. Despite being a little dark for a shoot 'em up, Sine Mora EX has a very intelligent story that caught me off guard. But that's the point of these sorts of games. Sine Mora initially debuted on Xbox back in His goal is to systematically wipe out the officers responsible for his son's death. You can also slow time if things seem a bit too complicated. I wasn't expecting those lasers to shoot out so fast!

In this story, Ronotra is out for revenge after his son, Argus Pytel is killed at the hands of his crewmates when he refused to drop a nuclear bomb on an enemy city. Rate this:. With shmups, it's really important that controls remain tight and sensitivity is high for when you need to book it. There's no between-level shops, loadouts, or upgrades. Unfortunately there are no Online versus modes, which was disappointing. Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Ratings. Choices Yes. Positive: 1 out of 3.

And unless you're both decent at bullet hell games, you'll have a bad time since your life pool is shared. Necromunda: Underhive Wars. Score distribution:. The colors have no gameplay effect, but they are easy to see so you can fly accordingly. The game sports an astounding art direction, a little less challenging difficulty, and a great playability, with a plethora of options that will suit every gamestyle, including the long-awaited local multiplayer. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda. I'll talk about the story briefly. Is it still ahead of its time, or does this shmup belong in the past? Version differences: the original vs.

Negative: 0 out of 1. It counts down as normal until you take damage. Gameplay: Sine Mora Ex gameplay ramps up the side scrolling shooter genre with cinematic boss battles and many power ups that enhance your weaponry. I'm looking forward to Yakuza Kiwami, too, and hope to get a review copy soon. Someday You'll Return. Sine Mora EX is a revamped version of a shoot'em up originally published five years ago. Sound: The sounds in Sine Mora Ex complement the graphics perfectly. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a gorgeous shooter offering both a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. They're just as engrossing now as they were five years ago. Finally, one disappointing omission from the initial release is that Sine Mora EX does not include any stereoscopic 3D functionality but it does have 4k support.

Your Score. Your Comments. Your Score. I got lost in the combat and serene backdrops when some strong language brought me back to reality. Critic Reviews. In this story, Ronotra is out for revenge after his son, Argus Pytel is killed at the hands of his crewmates when he refused to drop a nuclear bomb on an enemy city. The developers did a great job of seamlessly transitioning from gameplay to cinematic and it makes the world come alive. Score distribution:. See all 18 Critic Reviews. Damage reduces the total clock by a number of seconds based on the enemy's attack power.

Your Score. Sections on this page: Version differences: the original vs. An okay game, but primarily for bullet hell fans and not old-school side-scrolling shooter fans such as Gradius. And unless you're both decent at bullet hell games, you'll have a bad time since your life pool is shared. From the clouds in the sky to the oceans below, each element in the game is highly detailed and a wonder to see. Both orange and blue bullets offer a nice contrast for you to navigate your ship. Write a Review. Critic Reviews. But with enough deaths and retries, I got used to these.

One of the best-looking 2D shooters of recent years is remastered for the current gen, and offers a fun way in for gamers new to the genre. PS4 Experts - Dedicated to all the hardcore fans out there. So then we tried the co-op main campaign. So if you're a fan of games like Gradius or U. Tight controls, a clever use of 3D, and some hectic bullet hell moments await any who pick up this classic adventure. With beautiful graphics, many game modes and fun controls, Sine Mora Ex is a must play for any gamer looking for a challenge and fun gameplay. Latest article published October 5, Your Score. I wasn't expecting those lasers to shoot out so fast!

Somehow they decided to add in profanity and rape references, so it quickly becomes a game you normally wouldn't give to young kids. Glad to hear you enjoyed as much of it as you did, however! I especially enjoyed their design and imposing presence on screen. Jeramy Weigand jeramyweigand : So, basically what they did was take the PS3 game, and give the game a slight upgrade in resolution, and add a couple other things, but they severely downgraded the actual depth you get in this outstanding 3D shooter, making it flat as paper, "but in 4K paper". Maybe - Depends on other factors. What the game does do fairly well is bullet hell. After completing each level, the game grades you based on score, hit ratio, penalties and continues used. Negative: 1 out of 3. Graphics: The graphics in Sine Mora Ex are simply beautiful.

I'm not a veteran shmup gamer, but I do dabble in them. Write a Review. Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Ratings. I score this game a 9 out of Though it has some minor issues that undoubtedly hold it back a little, Sine Mora EX is a fantastic side-scrolling shooter, cram-packed with enough content to keep you playing in the long term. Anyone who has never been able to put their hands on Sine Mora will be literally overwhelmed by the rhythms of a small gem of this kind. I got lost in the combat and serene backdrops when some strong language brought me back to reality. Beginner-friendly diesel punk shoot 'em up with additional game modes and challenges that only real masters will manage. I don't consider Sine Mora EX to be a game that sets the genre on fire, or redefines shmup gameplay in general. Graphics: The graphics in Sine Mora Ex are simply beautiful.

Sine Mora initially debuted on Xbox back in Killing enemies or wounding bosses gives you time back. Sine Mora did exceptionally well when it initially released in I've don't play these sorts of games, so don't have much to compare it to. Ghost of Tsushima. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Additionally, the characters aren't very likeable or memorable and they can be quite crude, too, as they'll swear at the drop of a hat. The bosses themselves are widely varied in their design and strategy. Iratus: Lord of the Dead.

The developers kept this upgrade simple, and it works. Negative: 0 out of 3. If you're a casual player, be warned that the difficult can still be imposing. Additionally, the characters aren't very likeable or memorable and they can be quite crude, too, as they'll swear at the drop of a hat. Although they'll likely just skip all of the story scenes, since that's what I did after the first two levels because the stories aren't very interconnected and have very little to do with what you're doing gameplay-wise. Levels are pretty short though. Each mode only gives you so many continues and each one used penalizes your final grade. This updated EX version includes all of the content from the original plus local cooperative multiplayer, 15 extra challenges, and 3 versus modes. Instead of a health bar, Sine Mora Ex is all based on time. Timer upgrade tokens also appear after killing some enemies and will add 5 seconds to the timer.

These super attacks are screen-filling affairs that can usually turn the tide of any battle. Sine Mora immediately impresses with its crisp and colorful visuals. But it is very well-priced, looks fantastic, has replay value and is a fun and ferocious slice of old-school arcade action, one that can be enjoyed by battle-scarred veterans and eager rookies alike. Fury Unleashed. I got lost in the combat and serene backdrops when some strong language brought me back to reality. Later levels have detailed factories and arid desert landscapes. Skip to main content. Finally, one disappointing omission from the initial release is that Sine Mora EX does not include any stereoscopic 3D functionality but it does have 4k support. Sections on this page: Version differences: the original vs.

Someday You'll Return. Tough, expansive, and boasting a surprisingly mature narrative, Sine Mora EX is a remaster done right. Though it has some minor issues that undoubtedly hold it back a little, Sine Mora EX is a fantastic side-scrolling shooter, cram-packed with enough content to keep you playing in the long term. Levels are pretty short though. Sine Mora immediately impresses with its crisp and colorful visuals. When you die, you get continues that lets you start from the last place you died. Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews What's this? They're just as engrossing now as they were five years ago.

That's it. A fun, side scrolling airplane shooter with a nice presentation and solid gameplay. Marvel's Avengers. By Metascore By user score. Rate this:. When you die, you get continues that lets you start from the last place you died. Graphics: The graphics in Sine Mora Ex are simply beautiful. The other storyline followed Akyta Dryad and a group of Enkie resistance fighters who are launching guerilla attacks on the empire.

Power ups appear frequently after killing enemies and collecting tokens will give you upgrades as you go along. Really nice challenge and gameplay. The Bad M rating feels unnecessary. There's some minor annoyances in the gameplay, such as not being able to shoot behind you things frequently show up behind you , and it being difficult to tell the difference between the terrain and sky. Controls: Sine Mora Ex is smooth as butter when it comes to the controls. Sine Mora Ex thankfully gives you that, along with some great shooting to boot. The last mode, Versus, you can play against your friends locally on the same machine. Your Comments. The controls are perfect for the fast pace of this game and you will only have yourself to blame for the many deaths that will occur. Your Score.

Positive: 1 out of 1. The developers did a great job of seamlessly transitioning from gameplay to cinematic and it makes the world come alive. Even if shmups are not your thing, passing on Sine Mora EX for that reason means missing out on a great, story driven side scrolling shooter that has style, maturity, and unexpected plot twists. Fury Unleashed. Later levels have detailed factories and arid desert landscapes. The Inner Friend. Score distribution:. On the one hand, the story follows Ronotra Koss and his allies. Positive: 2 out of 3.

Maneuvering the ship is very satisfying and responds perfectly to button presses. I especially enjoyed their design and imposing presence on screen. Power ups appear frequently after killing enemies and collecting tokens will give you upgrades as you go along. Mixed: 1 out of 3. All this publication's reviews Read full review. One thing that hasn't changed about Sine Mora is its detailed and impressive visuals. Damage reduces the total clock by a number of seconds based on the enemy's attack power. Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Ratings. Ghost of Tsushima. Level intros have a neat conversion between 2d and 3d which is very smooth and eye catching.

In this story, Ronotra is out for revenge after his son, Argus Pytel is killed at the hands of his crewmates when he refused to drop a nuclear bomb on an enemy city. One thing that hasn't changed about Sine Mora is its detailed and impressive visuals. What the game does do fairly well is bullet hell. Also, some hazards are difficult to discern such as barely visible missiles or turrets that look like they're in the background. Content: Sine Mora Ex has great replay value by providing 5 game modes and 7 levels of gameplay. You have a special attack that varies from killing everything on screen to doing a large forward-facing blast, depending on which person you're playing. Mixed: 0 out of 1. The Games Machine. If you're a casual player, be warned that the difficult can still be imposing.

Finally, one disappointing omission from the initial release is that Sine Mora EX does not include any stereoscopic 3D functionality but it does have 4k support. Gameplay: Sine Mora Ex gameplay ramps up the side scrolling shooter genre with cinematic boss battles and many power ups that enhance your weaponry. Fury Unleashed. As someone who doesn't play these sorts of games, it was challenging, with the last two levels out of6 levels , taking multiple retries to get through on Normal mode. Even if shmups are not your thing, passing on Sine Mora EX for that reason means missing out on a great, story driven side scrolling shooter that has style, maturity, and unexpected plot twists. The slightly sluggish controls put a dampter on the experience, but if you play enough, you'll adapt and prepare for the attacks when they come. Controls: Sine Mora Ex is smooth as butter when it comes to the controls. Maybe - Depends on other factors.

Instead of health, you are given a set amount of time in each area. There's also a co-op mode that allows one person to fly the ship and another to shoot for them. Gears Tactics. Glad to hear you enjoyed as much of it as you did, however! Score distribution:. This is a great purchase if you like side-scrolling bullet hell or just want an interesting game to play through with a friend. A fun, side scrolling airplane shooter with a nice presentation and solid gameplay. Unfortunately there are no Online versus modes, which was disappointing. This beautiful game features a dark sci-fi story and some incredible bosses.

So then we tried the co-op main campaign. I'll talk about the story briefly. Even if shmups are not your thing, passing on Sine Mora EX for that reason means missing out on a great, story driven side scrolling shooter that has style, maturity, and unexpected plot twists. Sine Mora EX. Mixed: 1 out of 3. Levels are pretty short though. Despite being a little dark for a shoot 'em up, Sine Mora EX has a very intelligent story that caught me off guard. Though it has some minor issues that undoubtedly hold it back a little, Sine Mora EX is a fantastic side-scrolling shooter, cram-packed with enough content to keep you playing in the long term. But with enough deaths and retries, I got used to these.

Negative: 1 out of 3. From the clouds in the sky to the oceans below, each element in the game is highly detailed and a wonder to see. But that's the point of these sorts of games. The Shoot 'em up genre, also known as shmup, is defined by levels that involve a literal bullet hell as dangerous projectiles soar all around you. Somehow they decided to add in profanity and rape references, so it quickly becomes a game you normally wouldn't give to young kids. Really nice challenge and gameplay. Follow PS4Experts. All rights reserved. Glad to hear you enjoyed as much of it as you did, however! After completing each level, the game grades you based on score, hit ratio, penalties and continues used.

For starters, you can unleash a time capsule move that essentially allows you to slow down enemy forces so you can weave through projectiles easier. Yeah, I sound like I'm shilling. So then we tried the co-op main campaign. It would have been cooler to have two separate ships, but the addition of this mode is welcome nonetheless. Actually, speaking of Soldner - tangent, I know - how familiar are you with its composer's work outside of that game duology? Finally, one disappointing omission from the initial release is that Sine Mora EX does not include any stereoscopic 3D functionality but it does have 4k support. There's also a co-op mode that allows one person to fly the ship and another to shoot for them. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. Find an upgrade, go up a tier until you max out at ten. Negative: 0 out of

Actually, speaking of Soldner - tangent, I know - how familiar are you with its composer's work outside of that game duology? User Score. One of the best-looking 2D shooters of recent years is remastered for the current gen, and offers a fun way in for gamers new to the genre. I'll talk about the story briefly. There's also a co-op mode that allows one person to fly the ship and another to shoot for them. The Overpowered Noobs. After completing each level, the game grades you based on score, hit ratio, penalties and continues used. It looks great, and the story is really interesting, if a little dark. Later levels have detailed factories and arid desert landscapes. With shmups, it's really important that controls remain tight and sensitivity is high for when you need to book it.

A 2D game with 3D elements, the colors pop on the screen and the scenery draws Graphics: The graphics in Sine Mora Ex are simply beautiful. Boss intros have a great anime feel and are just as entertaining as fighting the boss itself. That being said, the senstitivity and hit boxes leave a bit to be desired. Negative: 0 out of 3. Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Ratings. I found this mode is much faster paced and the enemies were much less forgiving. With many different enemy ships, types of ammo and levels, each sound can be differentiated on the screen. Level intros have a neat conversion between 2d and 3d which is very smooth and eye catching. Choices Yes. Risk of Rain 2.

Additionally, your ship is equipped with a powerful sub-weapon that depends on which pilot you're currently controlling. Level intros have a neat conversion between 2d and 3d which is very smooth and eye catching. Yeah, I sound like I'm shilling. The somewhat sluggish feel here hurt the overall experience for me. Write a Review. So then we tried the co-op main campaign. Increasing your firepower also feels great, with a tried and true upgrade tier system. Follow PS4Experts. Power ups appear frequently after killing enemies and collecting tokens will give you upgrades as you go along. Summary: Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.