Game Informer | ‘Nuclear Throne’ Review

Game Informer

Vlambeer’s take on the twin-stick shooting roguelike is Nuclear Throne, a procedurally generated romp through a variety of levels and enemies. Players begin with only two options at the character select screen, but as they progress, new characters with new abilities are unlocked. These unlocks are important even if the player doesn’t switch characters, as each comes with a set of specific “mutation” or level up bonuses that can be chosen from a randomized pool between levels. This progression loop is fairly satisfying as you unlock tweaks and bonuses to draw from to keep things fresh.