The creators behind Battle Planet - Judgement Day cite the games that inspired them the most when creating this game right on the Steam page. These games are Dead Cells, Spelunky, The Binding of Isaac, Nuclear Throne, Rogue Legacy, Alienation, and Super Stardust. Fans of any of these titles are likely to enjoy Battle Planet - Judgement Day as well, as it caters especially to gamers who like this kind of gameplay. So if any of those games were fun for you, it’s safe to say you’ll like Battle Planet - Judgement Day.

Even if you haven’t played any of the games that inspired Battle Planet - Judgement Day, the game still caters to players that want something truly challenging and that aren’t afraid to lose again and again and again. Battle Planet - Judgement Day is punishing, with the bullets and bombs never-ending. That’s exactly what makes the game special, and makes it what it is! It’s an overwhelming, crazy bullet hell game with a sci-fi setting meant to challenge gamers and offer non-stop action. Players that are up to the challenge and interested in an arcade-style, top-down shooter are the exact audience that Battle Planet - Judgement Day is looking for.

It’s important to go into Battle Planet - Judgement Day not expecting to conquer it and finish in an afternoon. While the game isn’t necessarily long, it’s punishingly difficult. The shooting never ends, and you can expect to die over and over again as you grind your way through the levels. You can expect to replay the same parts of the game many times as you try to complete them and make it out alive. But directly connected to the game’s difficulty, you can also expect immense satisfaction when you are successful! It’s no small achievement to make it through the stages in Battle Planet - Judgement Day, so let yourself feel proud of it.

Beyond the base gameplay, you can also expect a cool soundtrack made by the mind behind Bioshock’s music. You can expect cool, sci-fi levels that are appropriately grungy and edgy to suit the game’s atmosphere. There are also plenty of weird monsters to face, planets to explore, and weapons to unlock. There’s even a bit of story to keep you motivated and set the stage for the entire game. If you’re a fan of this genre of game, you can definitely expect a lot of entertainment from Battle Planet - Judgement Day. It may be hard but in the end, it’s all in good fun.

Battle Planet - Judgement Day drops you into the shoes of one of the most wanted criminals in the galaxy. You’ve just made your grand escape by crashing a prison ship, but it feels like literally everyone in the galaxy is after you. And maybe they are! The only way you can have your freedom and escape certain execution is to destroy all of them before they can destroy you. Your pursuers will follow you from planet to planet, trying to bring you to justice and eliminate you from the galaxy. Your only chance to survive is to get better, stronger, and more powerful as you level up your attacks and weapons - and kill everything in your path.

The story in Battle Planet - Judgement Day is present, and it does give you the narrative at the start to set the stage for the game. However, Battle Planet - Judgement Day is not a story-heavy game. It does not focus that much on the narrative at all. It’s about destroying enemies and trying not to die, so the gameplay itself takes precedence. The background narrative is just there to give a reason behind what you are doing, not as the focus.

Battle Planet - Judgement Day brands itself as a “planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter.” So what does that mean for gameplay? It means that the setting is in space, and maps are all shaped like planets that you battle on the surface of. You have a view from above, sometimes called “God-view,” so you can see the entire planet as it rotates while you move the screen. Both you and your enemies are on the surface of the planet, and it’s up to you to defeat the enemies before they defeat you. Combat is shooting everything in sight like crazy while trying your best not to get shot yourself as enemies try to overwhelm you. There are also some tough bosses to face!

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is meant to be hard to beat and isn’t shy about advertising itself as such. You’ll be playing and dying over and over again for sure. But Battle Planet - Judgement Day does feature local co-op play, so at least you can die with friends if you want! However, with each kill, you will grow stronger and stronger. So every time you die, you also come back more powerful. And eventually, you can defeat your enemies and keep on progressing! Battle Planet - Judgement Day features Steam achievements as well so you can show off all your accomplishments to your friends.

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a fast-paced action game with lots of mayhem, violence, and sci-fi adventure. The stages are uniquely round planets that you traverse the surface of, trying to avoid obstacles while fighting never-ending enemies that are seeking to bring you to judgement as the name suggests. The action starts fast and never stops, and while it may be too much for casual gamers, for those looking for some great action and challenging combat Battle Planet - Judgement Day certainly answers the call. Add in the atmospheric soundtrack and brightly coloured, clean graphics and you’ve got a great modern game that holds true to a classic genre.

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is the perfect game for players looking for something fast, intense, and fun. It’s got great graphics and music, enough narrative to have a point without slowing the action down, and challenging yet satisfying gameplay. If you have a controller for your computer, a strong will, and determination then Battle Planet - Judgement Day is great. Without those things, though, you might want to consider another game. But for the players that are willing to put in the time and effort to master it, Battle Planet - Judgement Day is an entertaining and satisfyingly nostalgic game to love.

Have you played Battle Planet - Judgement Day yet or have you been considering playing it? Did you think the game lived up to the games it cited as its inspiration? What part of Battle Planet - Judgement Day are you most excited to experience for yourself? Drop us a comment below before you leave!