NLife:
Copies of other games are nothing new on the eShop - in more ways than one. If there is classic retro style or a suddenly popular gamefad, you can expect someone to throw their own version of it into the ring as well. Whether it comes off as a respected homage or a cheap cash-in is left to the developer, but Super Destronaut from Petit Games should not be immediately dismissed as the latter.
Space Invaders is such a classic, that even missed opportunities like Super Destronaut are probably still worthwhile by putting their own mark on the formula. Make no mistake though, this could’ve been so much more.
GG:
A fun game can only hold someone’s attention for so long. There needs to be a goal that players work towards; sometimes its a high score, beating a friends score, or finding a secret. When a game only does one thing, even if its really good the game can become old or boring. That’s the number one problem with Super Destronaut, while its a fun game with very good mechanics the overall game becomes old and has a hard time keeping the players attention from moving on to the next great thing.
NWR:
On the Wii U eShop, you will find a fair amount of titles that are inspired by other experiences. There are a variety of Flappy Bird clones for example, and these don't sadly add much to the overall formula. The selection of arcade style games isn't grand on the system and the people over at Petite Games are trying to fill that void. With Super Destronaut, they are bringing an intriguing homage to Space Invaders, and it even includes some twists of their own!
