Bartlow&s;s Dread Machine

"If you&s;re a fan of twin-stick shooters and want to enjoy something different then playing Bartlow&s;s Dread Machine is an absolute must."

"A good game that needs some serious work. All the content is in and the gameplay is enjoyable, but it needs some serious polish to reach its potential."

"A fun premise, solid mechanics and excellent presentation mean that Bartlow’s Dread Machine might be my favourite twin-stick shooter since Geometry Wars. Hopefully, it doesn’t get lost in the madness that is the end-year shuffle, as it more than holds …"

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"Bartlow&s;s Dread Machine is a fun time if you can overcome the quirks. The old-time setting works well in delivering some charm, and the shooting is solid. The idea of using rails for movement quickly becomes a novel way to …"

"Overall, Bartlow’s Dread Machine stands out as an arcade shooter. From the great graphics to the outstanding variety in levels and customisation. Bartlow’s Dread Machine incorporates all of this in a 20th-century feel that not only controls well but makes …"

"Bartlow&s;s Dread Machine is a solid bullet-hell shooter with an excellent look that&s;s held back by a few curious design decisions."

"The mechanical amusement element of the game has been beautifully and vividly recreated – it really does feel like the sort of thing one might find in a seaside pier arcade around 1910. You can see the mechanical rigging working …"