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E3 2007: Hands-on with PSN indie title, Everyday Shooter
by Nick Chester on 07.12.2007 9 comments

E3 2007: Hands-on with PSN indie title, Everyday Shooter screenshot

If there were ever an unlikely "Game of the Show" for E3 2007 (for me), it's the PlayStation Network title, Everyday Shooter. The baby of designer/artist/programmer Jonathan Mak, and the winner of the Independent Games Festival, Everyday Shooter is a brilliant, soothing homage to Tetsuya Mizuguchi games like Every Extend Extra, as well as arcade classics like Robotron, and other twin-stick shooters.

The gameplay itself is simple -- you move your "ship" with the left analog stick, and fire with the right. In that way, Everyday Shooter is not unlike Bizarre Creation's popular Geometry Wars, which it shares much in common with. However, the game's aesthetic and amazing use of sound make it a standout among E3's big-budget, high-octane titles.

As a "synaesthesia" title, Everyday Shooter makes excessive use of sound to drive the experience. A wide variety of music (from soothing ambient techno to mild rock) draw you into the game, as sounds and music react in time with your actions. The overall experience is mind-numbing, trippy, relaxing, and addicting all at once. 

What's really great about this game is how representative it is of Sony's dedication to actually finding unique talent, titles, and experiences, and delivering them to players. It's always been one of their strengths, and it was something that was very evident at this year's E3 with a lot of the announced PlayStation Network titles.

Newsweek's N'Gai Croal has a really nice write-up on the title, one that I think is going to turn a lot of heads, particularly gamers who enjoy the experiences delivered by designers like Mizuguchi. Check out N'Gai's post over at the Level Up blog for more detailed impressions and information, and keep your eye on Jonathan Mak and Everyday Shooter, one of my favorite games of E3 2007.
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Latest comment by nightmareci |view all 9 comments
Looks good. Not getting Sony's Blu-Ray-Gamestation box for it, though....





Arro's Avatar
Arro at 07/12/2007 20:00

Look at those Blu-Rays in action! Beautiful! ^_^
Spykron's Avatar
Spykron at 07/12/2007 20:38

im suprised people dont comepare these games to smash tv more often. god bless smash tv.
Tron Knotts's Avatar
Tron Knotts at 07/12/2007 21:58

This game looks awesome. Is it Sony 1st or 2nd party?

So far it's the game I'm most interested in PS3. Not that that's saying much.

Hopefully it will come to a less expensive system like the PSP or the PS2.
Bricfa's Avatar
Bricfa at 07/12/2007 22:15

@ ARRO

this is a dowloadable game. BR is not relavant.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 07/13/2007 00:12

Most generic name EVER. I can't wait for "Average Action Platformer" to come out.
Amayirot Akago's Avatar
Amayirot Akago at 07/13/2007 04:09

@ Bricfa

Read his comment again. Then look at the screenshot. Still don't get it? Consider a career in politics.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 07/13/2007 06:36

Wow, I knew nothing of this game, I'm not big on these little games, but I might give it a spin.
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nightmareci at 07/14/2007 00:59

Looks good. Not getting Sony's Blu-Ray-Gamestation box for it, though.

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