Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers (2022)

UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes.

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ImpulsegamerAndrew HolmesOct 20224.3/5
Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is honestly pretty great. You can just tell this game was made with love, and it shows. Between the unique FMV approach to Shmups, and it just being an overall good game, I'd say give it a go, even if the price point is a little bit much.
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GamesCreedJoshua BurtOct 20224.6/5
Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers is a brilliant game. With tight fun combat, combined with that incredible 50's style makes it a title that is incredibly unique and fun in the medium. While the black and white image can sometimes detract from gameplay, it still manages to be an amazing experience.
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NintendoWorldReportJohn RairdinMar 20238.5/10
I was not just having fun; I was invested in the cheesy over the top story. After every level I eagerly loaded up the next one excited to see more of this wonderfully realized world. Yes, the seams are sometimes more visible than one would hope, and loading times to restart a level are legitimately frustrating, but the net result is easily one of my personal favorite shumps of all time.
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TechRaptorJoseph AllenSep 20227/10
Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers occasionally overcommits to its retro vibe with punishing and unfair difficulty, but its action is tight and it's charming enough to overlook the flaws.
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiMar 20237/10
As a piece of '50s nostalgia, Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers fits the bill almost perfectly but as a shoot 'em up, it makes for quite a maddening experience complete with ambiguous visuals that will cause many unexpected failures.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Loomiarts, Fehorama Filmes
Publisher: Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames
Released: September 21, 2022
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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