Tesla Vs Lovecraft: Game of the Year Edition Review

"Tesla Vs Lovecraft: Game of the Year Edition"

 

Reviewer: Carless Yen

Platforms: Switch, PC, Playstation, XBOX

Price: 17.99

Release Date: 12-04-20

Developer: 10Tons Ltd

Publisher 10Tons Ltd

Description

Tesla vs Lovecraft Game of the Year Edition takes advantage of the blazing fast next generation hardware to deliver even smoother gameplay, and includes For Science! expansion!

On the eve of Nikola Tesla's greatest invention, his laboratory is burned down by the inhuman minions of the horror author H.P. Lovecraft. A showdown of epic proportions begins! Chase the monsters, annihilate massive amounts of eldritch abominations, and overcome the madness of the old gods with science and hi-tech weaponry!

For Science! is an expansion to Tesla vs Lovecraft which further elevates Tesla's technical innovations.

Enjoy the infinite planes of the Dreamlands, ever increasing in difficulty and rewards.

Eldritch Signs

Completing a level with 100% health left will grant you an Eldritch Sign, as well as hefty crystal reward.

EPIC WEAPONS

An all-new form of EPIC, weapons. There's now an epic version of every weapon available. They are as crazy as they are rare.

Features

Use the Quantum Teleport to zip out of harm's way and travel through solid objects

Activate the Tesla-Mech battle robot to rip apart even the most hideous abominations

Attack with shotguns, energy weapons, and scientific marvels such as the X-Ray Blade

Fight through story mode with bossfights and compete in survival mode online leaderboards

Blast monsters together in local co-op for 2-4 players

Review

   I'm not a huge fan of the twin stick genre yet I found my self addicted to this one. I actually played it from start to finish in one sitting. I think it took around 3 to 4 hours to beat the first level of difficulty. There is three different levels of difficulty so this one is going to keep you busy a long time. That was playing it solo. you might be able to do it a little quicker with help. It has 2-4 player local coop. I imagine that would be a ton of fun I'll have to try it out next time I got friends over. As far as playing it solo it's challenging, but not to the point it's frustrating. I died a few times, but usually beat the level the next try. There are tons of levels. I didn't count them, but It's a really large map. It's loaded with levels. Each one spiking in difficulty as you go. Usually they introduce a new weapon, enemy, or ability as you go as well. There is tons of content and daily objectives that really add a lot of replay value to this one. 

    You play as Tesla, and use many of his great inventions to take out Lovecraft and his many monsters. You have pistols, shotguns, energy weapons, and so so much more even EPIC weapons. So many weapons and even a Mech. You start each level with the Mech until it runs down, then you have to collect pieces of it to reassemble it to use again. You can also upgrade it to where it lasts longer. That is one of your many upgrades available to you. You upgrade using crystals you find while playing. There is just so many things in this game to make it feel fresh and fun from start to finish. Like Perks you will find as you play. each time you level up on a level you will get two random perks to choose from. Perks like 30%  more health, 20% more weapon damage, bouncing bullets, and so much more. No way I could name them all. Like i said tons and tons of content. 

    Weapons, Perks, and upgrades aren't the only thing there is tons of. Monsters galore !!! You will come across so many variations of monsters. each with different attacks and abilities. Some will explode leaving fire on the ground, some will shoot things at you, some will just run you down and try and melee you. There are a few bosses as well. I believe 3 to 4 of them. The final confrontation with Lovecraft is also very action packed and unforgettable. I also really enjoyed the art style in the cut scenes. I was pulled into the really entertaining about some really legendary characters. Tesla and Lovecraft are timeless characters in history, and this game does a excellent job of introducing them to a new generation of gamers. 

Love the art style in the cut scenes.

Loaded with replay value.

Awesome story, and legendary characters.

Smooth and fast controls.

The music fits really well into the game. 

RAD guns, monsters, and perks

Fun solo or COOP

Can feel repetitive at times.

Liked some of the things from the first installment better. 

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