Air Twister
November 10, 2023
Take flight with Air Twister - the new all-out rail shooter by legendary arcade developer Yu Suzuki! Assume the role of Princess Arch and help defend her home world, AIR, from the large-scale invasion by Vanguard. Similar to Suzuki’s massively successful Space Harrier series, you will encounter a large array …
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"As a fan of classic arcade shooters, I had fun with Air Twister but its tacked-on upgrades and goofy extra content weigh it down."
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65.0
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70.0
"Though it may not be a remarkable adventure and doesn&s;t extend itself for dozens of hours, Air Twister stands out as a fun and casual rail shooter with a modern approach to the &s;80s spirit. It&s;s a perfect title for …"
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58.0
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62.0
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53.0
"There&s;s no doubt that a lot of love went into the title, and that it was made more out of a passion for revisiting a classic formula than creating a new, groundbreaking brand. The production values are decently pleasing, with …"
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65.0
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80.0
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35.0
"Air Twister is a short game, designed to capture the essence of the golden age of arcades, in which Yu Suzuki reminisces about his time at Sega. If you&s;re nostalgic for a game like this and you&s;re still dreaming of …"
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96.0
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98.0
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72.0
"For those of you who missed it’s original release on the Apple Arcade, and I’m almost sure that was just about everyone, you owe it to yourself to download this release on your favorite console and enjoy."
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85.0
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72.0
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"Air Twister’s main game is short once you manage to nail down a run, but boy is it very sweet and well worth trying to challenge yourself with, with the optional modes/adventure map providing enough replay value to challenge yourself …"
Read original review"Don&s;t try to compare this game to anything recent. Air Twister is a one-of-a-kind piece, the product of the whim of a genius mind that, if it manages to connect with you, will make your imagination run wild without any …"
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85.0
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90.0
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"Air Twister is the sort of game that works well on the Switch due to its simplicity and ease of playing in short bursts. Along with the host of arcade titles that I’ve taken a look at over the course …"
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85.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Fans of rail shooters and Suzuki&s;s early arcade work should give this oddball a chance. While the game&s;s core mechanics are rather shallow and its visual assets unimpressive, it succeeds in replay value, boss battles, and music."
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60.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Air Twister is the new title from Yu Suzuki and his studio YS.NET, a rail shooter spiritual successor to Suzuki&s;s famous Space Harrier with Sega. A very bizarre game awaits us with many dissonant elements that may surprise us or …"
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85.0
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60.0
"Air Twister is a very engrossing rail shooter that keeps luring gamers back for more. The steady stream of bonus content is a satisfying beckoning mechanism that makes replays rewarding. On top of the intrinsic rewards, it is gratifying to …"
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68.0
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72.0
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"Occasionally fun but filled with modes that add little to the classic formula, Air Twister is a project as strange as it is nostalgic."
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"It is almost as if Air Twister has a lot of secondary depth in its systems that isn&s;t really supported by its short simple campaign. That being said, even while being highly aware of these flaws I still had a …"
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62.0
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"Walking the fine line between honoring and completely ripping off the classic arcade shooter Space Harrier"
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75.0
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85.0
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30.0
"I had a pretty good time with Air Twister, even though it did feature a myriad of shortcomings, from its boring plot to its short duration. It’s a somewhat limited game in terms of scope, but it’s Yu Suzuki at …"
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35.0
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45.0
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"Yu Suzuki has done something original here. Definitely not for everyone, but it has its charm. Unfortunately, it also has its flaws. It is hard to get into the game when one of the bosses is a clock. The final …"
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75.0
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65.0
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70.0
"Air Twister is a fun arcade feeling game directed by Yu Suzuki that has a great soundtrack and a decent gameplay loop. Though it can get very repetitive if you are trying to play for long spurts of time."
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55.0
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58.0
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47.0
"Air Twister is a fun adventure to go through once, but fending off an alien invasion more than that feels more like a chore. At least you can ride a giant swan for a short time."
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85.0
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"What happens if we transport a 1985 gameplay to modern gaming machines? Air Twister refreshes the concept of Space Harrier effectively, adding numerous side activities to counter the short longevity of old arcade productions. Though not revolutionary, Yu Suzuki&s;s new …"
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45.0
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45.0
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45.0
"Air Twister is a peculiar game that can be intriguing and fun despite its flaws. It’s neat to see Yu Suzuki go back to the success of Space Harrier all these years later, though the price may be a bit …"
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55.0
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60.0
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"While we were desperate to love Air Twister, it feels like an undernourished Space Harrier homage full of missed opportunity. For Sega fans who want little more than a Space Harrier experience in new clothes, there&s;s little to complain about… …"
Read original review"Overall, Air Twister is a fine arcade title. It’s initially fun to play, and its trippy fantasy visuals do a decent job of drawing you in. However, once you’ve managed to topple the final boss and are treated to the …"
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