X-Out: Resurfaced

X-Out: Resurfaced

February 20, 2025

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Critic Score

72.0

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Critic Reviews (19)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced is one of the easiest shoot &s;em ups that I&s;ve ever played but its ship customisation is so fun that it&s;s still a solid game. 🛸"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"X-Out Resurfaced is a bizarre proposition. There isn’t anything particularly bad about the game, nor is there anything amazingly standout aside from the soundtrack or the opening cinematic, leaving it as little more to me than just a curiosity. I …"

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Britt Roberts Games Freezer Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"All in all, X-Out: Re-surfaced is a little different from the other horizontal shooters of yore, and this does give it its own identity. I would have liked some more content on the history of the game, but the more …"

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Chris Dunlap Gaming Age Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"X-Out Resurfaced is a very simple, no frills shooter that provides a moderate to steep challenge for even the toughest players. Its presentation and gameplay doesn&s;t try to compete with the bigger releases and it really doesn&s;t have to. It …"

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Feb 2025
76.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"X-Out is back with some tweaks to bring it to the modern era whilst keeping it&s;s retro charm."

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

35.0

"Ultimately, X-Out Resurfaced is a shooter that’s definitely more fun for fans of the original game compared to a newcomer such as myself. A lot of QOL tweaks help make the game enjoyable to play and less tedious than the …"

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Dan Boise Completexbox Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"For a remaster of a 30+ year old game, the developer did a surprisingly good job with X-Out: Resurfaced. The controls and overall gameplay is solid and holds up pretty well. Being able to customize one of the four submarines …"

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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"As it stands, this is yet another decent addition to the Switch’s digital marketplace of retro releases. X-Out: Resurfaced is a cool curiosity to pop out of what would otherwise be the depths of videogaming side catalog. That’s not to …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"While this remake introduces many worthwhile additions — remade sprites, remastered music, helpful quality-of-life upgrades, and a brand new co-op offering — it doesn&s;t do anything to remedy the original&s;s balance issues or elevate its rudimentary scoring system."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2025
82.0 /100

"A mix of getting to customize your own ship, and some pretty stiff old-school challenges, make Resurfaced worth a look for shooting fans"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced is a quality remake of a shoot &s;em up originally released for the Commodore 64. The original&s;s underwater setting and submarine customization options are now supported by improved graphics, UI fixes, and a co-op mode that should help …"

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Mario Vadillo Comunidad Xbox Feb 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and Rainbow Arts bring us an “old-school” ship shooter reinvented for the occasion. Although it may seem like just another ship game, thanks to the customization that we can have of the submarines we will always be trying …"

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Matthew Carmosino GamingBolt Feb 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"A pretty straightforward remaster of an excellent 90s shoot-em-up set in the depths of the ocean. The enhanced visuals of the deep sea stages look vibrant and faithful, though a classic graphic toggle would&s;ve been nice. A new mirror mode, …"

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Niko Lähteenmäki KonsoliFIN Feb 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced comes close to hitting the mark but doesn&s;t quite make it. It stays true to its era and is overall a solid shooter, offering a refreshing experience that stands out both in gameplay and audiovisual presentation. However, its …"

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Paolo Besser The Games Machine Feb 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"X-Out Resurfaced is a faithful remake of the 1990 classic, preserving its challenging gameplay, retro visuals, and customization system, but missing opportunities to modernize key mechanics."

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

28.0

"X-Out is back thanks KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and Rainbow Arts, as the legendary developer returns in a big way for X-Out: Resurfaced. I can only fathom of a few retro remakes that look and feel this good to play. It was …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Feb 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

50.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced is a nostalgic dive into a glorious past that, alas, will never return. The game by Rainbow Arts resurfaces today with a re-edition that is faithful to the original, with all its pros and cons. Spectacular for its …"

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Umair Khalid GamesHedge Feb 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced marks the return of the classic Commodore 64 shmup back to life in its best form possible. It not only keeps the spirit of the original title alive with its retro visuals and hard difficulty but also brings …"

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Zachary Holmes TheBigBois Feb 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"X-Out: Resurfaced is a faithful and well-crafted revival of a classic Amiga shmup. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it successfully modernizes the original with refined graphics, smoother gameplay, and quality-of-life improvements. The remastered soundtrack and optional co-op mode make …"

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