Minishoot&s; Adventures

Minishoot&s; Adventures

April 2, 2024

ActionArcade Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

THE UNCHOSEN HAS RETURNED... His minions have emerged from the underworld, your village has been destroyed, and all your friends are now trapped in corrupted crystal... Embark on a journey to save the world in this bullet-filled adventure, born from our desire to mix the joy of open-ended exploration with …

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88.1

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Critic Reviews (34)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"I had a lot of fun with Minishoot&s; Adventures, especially considering just how much your little ship will grow into a force to be reckoned with. 💥"

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Minishoot Adventures is further proof that different influences and styles can be combined to deliver a cohesive, coherent, and fun game. Although imperfect in a few (very few) points, there&s;s no denying that this little adventure is captivating and was …"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Apr 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Minishoot&s; justifies the case for being worth your time in spades. This one may fly under the radar for most, but I beg of you to look up from the new triple A hotness and enjoy this fantastic diamond in …"

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Az Elias Cubed3 Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

78.0

"Although not all Legend of Zelda elements make the transition where it may have helped, Minishoot Adventures is a creative and successful blend of top-down adventuring and twin-stick shooter gameplay. Plenty to discover, collect and challenge yourself with makes for …"

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Ben Sheene Digital Chumps Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures avoids being a shameless ripoff of classic Zelda by incorporating twin-stick shooter elements into its fluid gameplay. The result is a brisk adventure that constantly feeds rewards and surprises to the player."

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Brian Shea Game Informer Apr 2024
92.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Thanks to its excellent utilization of well-worn Zelda-inspired conventions and enough unique twists to differentiate it from the pack, Minishoot&s; Adventures delivers an outstanding bullet-hell experience with less frustration than most entries in the genre. I didn&s;t set out to …"

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Apr 2024
75.0 /100

"Taking inspiration from a little green elf, Minishoot&s; Adventures combines bullet hells and exploration to create something truly unique. This title might not be the toughest or most compex title on the market, but the feedback loop between combat and …"

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Danny Neleman Retrolike.net Apr 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Minishoot is an endearing and successful effort to combine the 2D action-adventure qualities of classic Zelda games with twin-stick shmup action, packaged in a visually inoffensive and low-key 2D presentation. It even manages to create a sense of narrative around …"

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin Apr 2024
90.0 /100

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is great, plain and simple. It&s;s oozing charm from its art style and UI to gameplay and exploration. It&s;s a game you want to complete 100%, and I wouldn&s;t have it any other way."

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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"SoulGame Studio’s inaugural game is a brilliant mix of genres that will delight you to no end."

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Apr 2024
91.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is a little indie gem that proves innovation doesn&s;t always require reinventing the wheel; it simply requires cleverly and carefully combining familiar ideas. Its interconnected world, well-designed dungeons, and constant sense of discovery make it a highly enjoyable …"

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Franco Borgogna La Orden del Pixel Apr 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

70.0

"SoulGame Studio’s title combines the magical exploration of the early The Legend of Zelda games with the frenetic chaos of a twin-stick spaceship shooter into a unique experience. Minishoot’ Adventures is one of the most enjoyable games I’ve had the …"

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Ian Howarth DarkZero Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Quite the double-edged sword I&s;d say."

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Jaakko Herranen KonsoliFIN Apr 2024
100.0 /100

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is just the right type of game to appear on Game Pass: Created by small indiestudio, original idea with jolly fun gameplay and a possibility to complete in couple of hours. It nowadays rarely happens that I complete …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Minishoot Adventures is an excellent twin-stick quest in a wonderfully-illustrated 2D world that&s;s equal parts shooting and poking about to see what might be hiding under a bush or between the rocks. The story isn&s;t particularly deep, but it gets …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Apr 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Minishoot’ Adventures manages to combine two genres in a way that feels natural and engaging. By blending open exploration with shmup-style twin-stick shooting, it offers something that stands apart from the usual action-adventure formula. The flexible upgrade system, accessible difficulty …"

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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Apr 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Minishoot’ Adventures runs at around 10 hours long, and never looks to overstay its welcome. The upgrades come fast, and the bullets even more so. The clever bosses and level design always feel good, and it simply just feels great …"

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Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Apr 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

20.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is the kind of indie gem that deserves a major audience. It is an addictive hybrid that moves beyond mere imitation to something that is entirely its own thing. I&s;ve loved every minute that I&s;ve spent with it, …"

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Joseph Moorer Gaming Nexus Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is a non hand holding, bullet hell, Legend of Zelda like shoot-em-up with Smash TV elements. If you want a game with all that thrown in, then this game is for you. Don&s;t sleep on this one. It&s;s …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2024
88.0 /100

"An absolutely fascinating mix of classic action-adventure and twin-stick shooting styles that works, but that can be frustrating at times too"

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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine Apr 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

95.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is not just a clever genre blend, it is a genuinely outstanding game. It understands why exploration is fun, why combat feels good, and how progression should constantly feed both. Every major system supports the others, and the …"

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Lander Van der Biest Gaming Boulevard Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Minishoot’ Adventure offers a unique mix of twin-stick shooting and classic adventure that works surprisingly well. It doesn’t try to impress with visuals or complexity, but instead focuses on delivering a charming and rewarding experience. Some repetition holds it back …"

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Lorenzo Bologna Uagna Apr 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is a small independent gem that cleverly blends shoot-em-ups, bullet hell, Metroidvania, and Zelda-like genres. It doesn&s;t really reinvent the genres it touches on, but it meticulously combines them to transform a simple idea into something special. The …"

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Luca Cipiciani Indie Games Devel Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"Minishoot’ Adventures is a game I owe an apology to. I never expected such depth beneath its surface. Its structure and apparent simplicity lead players to almost unconsciously complete everything. Thanks to a readable map, strong quality-of-life features and good …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Apr 2024
90.0 /100

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is a fantastic twin stick twist on the classic Zelda formula we all know and love, and it&s;s serious hard to put down."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Minishoot Adventures doesn’t break any new ground – even if all these genres aren’t usually together, they’ve all been around long enough that it all feels familiar. But that’s also Minishoot Adventures’ biggest strength: it all feels so familiar that …"

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Matt Murray So Many Games Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

55.0

"Personally, Minishoot’ Adventures is going to stick with me because it reminded me of just how joyous it can feel to simply play and progress through a high-quality video game. That might sound obvious, but it’s a rare treat to …"

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Olivia Morales Capsule Computers Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Minishoot’ Adventures is a charming bullet hell shooter that successfully elevates the genres it takes inspiration from, earning it a solid recommendation."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Apr 2024
90.0 /100

"Minishoot&s; Adventures is an absolute delight, combining intense twin-stick shooter gameplay with a charming world that begs to be explored."

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Apr 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"Minishoot’ Adventures is one of my favorite games on the Nintendo Switch 2. It feels right at home, especially since it clearly takes inspiration from games like The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. It does little to hold your hand, …"

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Sagi Abutbul Netto’s Game Room Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Overall, Minishoot&s; Adventures is an easy game to recommend; the map is well-designed and filled with secrets, the art style is adorable, and the combat system—while can be frustrating at times—is rewarding more often than not."

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Stefano Castelli IGN Italy Apr 2024
85.0 /100

"An excellent mix between an action-RPG and a shooter, wonderfully developed into one of this year&s;s best indie games."

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Troy Dunham Geek to Geek Media Apr 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"I adore Minishoot&s; Adventures, y’all. It’s less puzzle-oriented than most Zelda games, but it nails the feeling of exploration I love in those stories and has a combat system all of its own that is delightful. If you grew up …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

68.0

"As a huge pleasure to play, Minishoot&s; Adventures builds a very fun gameplay loop that is intuitive and very efficient in everything it sets out to do. With a well-designed world to explore, many secrets to discover, upgrades to strengthen …"

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