In space, no one can hear you scream.
A couple of years ago, the Switch played host to Redout: Lightspeed Edition, a flawed futuristic racer that nonetheless turned out to be a pretty good experience all around. It was the sort of thing that established a great foundation to be built upon, and we were sure that a sequel – if one was coming – would doubtless improve upon its predecessor.
Now, developer 34BigThings has put out that sequel, and it is a fascinating diversion from its predecessor. Redout: Space Assault still retains the futuristic vibes and advanced machinery, but here it’s couched in the rail-shooting genre, a la Star Fox. Broadly speaking, it’s a gorgeous and enjoyable experience, but issues with shallow gameplay hold it back from becoming something truly great.
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