PixelJunk SideScroller (2011)

Developer: Q-Games Ltd.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Arcade
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A frenetic, retro-styled side-scrolling shoot-em-up with old-school vector-art flair.

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About

PixelJunk SideScroller is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3 as part of the PixelJunk series. It was released on the PlayStation Store on 25 October 2011 in North America and 26 October 2011 in Europe. Visually, it is designed to resemble old vector-based games and is based on the "Road to Dawn" bonus stage in PixelJunk Shooter 2.

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