Tachyon Project is a dual stick shooter heavily inspired by classic shoot'em ups. There are many unique enemy types, a large variety of weapons and power-ups as well as innovative gameplay to ensure a long lasting challenge and discovery at every new level.
PROJECT TACHYON is an example of a colorful blend of several genres, and the roguelike elements make the gameplay a little more interesting than a linear game.
If you're looking for a fast-paced twin-stick action release on Nintendo Switch, then you should check out Tachyon Project.
[OpenCritic note: Tracey separately reviewed the Switch (75%) and Wii-U (80%) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]
Tachyon Project brings up a decent challenge with its classic action-packed arcade set-up, but its story-driven concept and overall package leaves more to be desired.
Tachyon Project features an enjoyable, fluid gameplay that despite not bringing anything new, will still please 2D twin-stick shoot'em up fans. Not all is glorious, though, and Tachyon Project has a very frustrating difficulty level - too frustrating for its own good - and its levels end up looking a lot like each other, which ends up harming this game...
While fun on its own merits, it's hard not to compare Tachyon Project with its obvious inspiration. The addition of a level-based story mode and customizable loadouts is worth applauding, but when the main game doesn't feel inspired it's hard to muster the excitement for it. It has its moments, but it's not memorable enough to withstand the test of...
