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Is PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want shooting combined with environmental puzzles
- Friends seeking a local two-player campaign
- Competitive shooter fans interested in online battles and rankings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a shooting game without environmental problem-solving
- Those looking for a short, single-mode experience rather than a 150-level campaign with solo, co-op, and competitive play
- Players who only want a purely competitive online shooter
Our take on PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate
Combining combat with physics-based environmental puzzles gives each encounter more to manage, but it also divides attention between aiming and manipulating hazards rather than focusing exclusively on shooting.
What is PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate?
PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate combines twin-stick shooting with environmental puzzle solving across a campaign that includes PixelJunk Shooter and Shooter 2 in 150 levels.
Players rescue scientists and investigate a failed research expedition by altering the surroundings: breaking rock, moving large ice blocks, igniting explosive gas, and directing water, lava, magnetic oil, or corrosive stomach acid at enemies. The game supports solo play and local two-player co-op for the campaign. An online Battle mode adds competitive play, while Global Rankings track performance. Players can switch between the Classic and Ultimate visual styles and use Photo Mode to capture scenes.
How PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate plays
- 01Environmental Manipulation
- Players alter terrain and direct several fluids to solve hazards and attack enemies.
- 02Local Campaign Co-op
- The campaign can be played alone or with a friend on the same system.
- 03Online Battle Mode
- A separate online mode supports competitive matches.
- 04Two Visual Styles
- The game includes its original art style and a newer Ultimate presentation.
- 05Photo Mode
- Players can capture images from their gameplay.
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PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate: platforms & release
Is PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want shooting combined with environmental puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a shooting game without environmental problem-solving.
Where can I download PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is PixelJunk™ Shooter Ultimate on?
Windows only.
