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Is The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard- worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot-'em-up fans who want a vertically scrolling format
- Players seeking multiple character attack styles
- Story-focused players who want voiced character scenes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who do not want stage-based shooting as the central activity
- Players looking for a non-linear action structure rather than a 12-stage arcade progression
- Players seeking climbing, metroidvania, or multiplayer shooting gameplay
Our take on The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-
Players may bounce off at the central shooting loop: the game repeatedly places them in vertically scrolling combat stages. Those seeking climbing puzzles, open exploration, or multiplayer firefights will encounter a different structure from the outset.
What is The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-?
Set in a distant future, this vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up follows four girls sent to the remote Varstray sector to defend Earth from invading mechanical structures.
Arcade mode contains 12 stages, while Story mode presents the narrative with voiced characters. Players can choose one of four characters, each with distinct properties and attack methods. Score Attack is planned as a free patch, and Unlock mode becomes available after specific conditions are met. The interface supports Japanese and English, with subtitle language selection available in Story mode. Beginner-oriented relief measures are included, and the game offers additional modes and characters as planned downloadable content after the main story.
How The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard- plays
- 01Four playable characters
- Each selection has different properties and attack methods.
- 02Twelve-stage arcade mode
- The main arcade structure contains 12 stages.
- 03Story mode
- This mode presents the narrative with voices for all characters and selectable subtitles.
- 04Unlock mode
- A special mode becomes available after specified conditions are fulfilled.
- 05English interface
- Japanese and English are available for the game interface.
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The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-: platforms & release
Is The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard- worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot-'em-up fans who want a vertically scrolling format. Skip it if: players who do not want stage-based shooting as the central activity.
Where can I download The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard-?
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What platforms is The Hurricane of the Varstray -Collateral hazard- on?
Windows only.
