Assault Android Cactus+

The following is a transcript for a full video review (available on YouTube) I did of this game: I am extremely pleased to cover today the 2015 indie title: Assault Android Cactus. Initially launched for PC platforms and ported to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch over the course of the next 4 years, I've been playing this sorely underrated gem since I could get my no-hands on it. Imagine my surprise to learn that it was made by basically a three-man team called Witch Beam, located in Brisbane, Australia. And I'm just going to preemptively apologize because I'm probably going to pronounce their names wrong, per usual, but here goes anyway: Tim Dawson is credited as head artist and programmer as well as co-designer, Jeff van Dyck created all the sounds and music you'll hear, and Sanatana Mishra not only was chief designer, but was kind enough to respond to me bugging them for an interview. The story opens when Intergalactic Police Officer, Cactus, approaches the spaceship Genki Star, and is fired upon for her trouble. Reasoning the best entrance is a, uh, quick one, she slams her ship headlong into the cargo bay, where she meets Lemon, Holly, and Coral. Coral is not a plant but …

Criminally underrated for a game that released over 10 years ago with a level design concept that I've yet to see done better. SO good I took the time to S rank the whole campaign, and played it with other characters. Fantastic arcade shooter, I wish there was more by the studio. Seriously how the ♥♥♥♥ can there be a studio called WITCH BEAM that drops one fantastic game then nothing? ♥♥♥♥♥♥ shame it is. Still gonna hold out hope for a sequel or something new though.

nothing its good in every way

I was climbing a mountain and I turned to Witch Beam and asked "How far up are we?" and they said "Assault Android Cactus+" and I knew I was at the peak. fr though this is a very nice twin stick shooter that means a lot to me as one of the first games I played, would recommend it. pineapple

I NEED A SEQUEL!!!!!!!

This game is incredibly fun. I love the level design, the gameplay, the soundtrack, the characters, and the worldbuilding (though unfortunately its left on a cliffhanger). Characters are unique with different weapon loadouts and have fun personalities, and it has a ton of replay value for a game with only 25 levels. The most fun part of the game is trying to get S+ Rank on all the levels with all of the characters. It's such a satisfying feeling getting an S+ Rank on a level you've been struggling on. Then you get all the Extra modes and then you can mix and match to change how the game feels. The Co-Op mode is great too! I love having people over at my house and playing this game together! If you like challenging yourself and blasting enemies and feeling awesome, I would highly suggest you pick this game up.