RiftStar Raiders has a lot of neat ideas on how to expand on the scrolling shooter with its penchant for upgradeable ships and densely packed levels. The difficulty gets in the way of that fun, however, and it’s not just because it’s a space shooter. Challenge should be handed out at a fairly steady clip, but RiftStar Raiders is punishing from the very...
It lacks anything to make it stand out from the rest of the proposals, but it will not disappoint fans of the genre, thanks to its careful arcade gameplay.
The game can be borderline unforgiving, but with the right loadouts and a few friends, the game can be a blast.
A fun multiplayer game that doesn't outstay its welcome.
Unless you're prepared to to get to grips with RiftStar Raiders' unintuitive controls, you're probably best off steering clear.
