
Release Date: March 17, 2015
A refreshed version of Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony, a side-scroller taking place in an unusual setting. We are taken to an alternative version of 17th century, in which the Spanish, British, and Martian forces clash in a fight for the right to colonize Mars. The player assumes control over a small vessel that is tasked with the elimination of hordes of enemies that appear along the way.
Jamestown Plus for PS4 is an updated version and a console port of Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony, an old-school side scroller that takes place in an alternative version of the 17th century. The initial version of the game received an exclusive PC release, while a console edition (presented here) followed three years later. The game sees us assume control over a small spaceship fighting against hundreds of enemies battling for the control of Mars. The PS4 port does not differ much from the original game, yet Final Form Games decided to introduce various updates and fixes, as well as a number of new ships with unique armament and special attacks. Moreover, we’ve received a new chapter of the story, which aside from new levels offers a summary of the events seen in the original game.
The plot of the game tells an abstract story that takes place in an alternative dimension in which the 17th century’s superpowers engage in colonization of Mars. The gain the control over the planet sees English, Spanish, and Martian forces take part in intense airborne battles. While the idea seems to be a bit out there, the setting offers a background to numerous entertaining battles.
The gameplay of Jamestown Plus is pretty much the same as in the original game – we are left with a two-dimensional side-scroller with action seen from a top-down perspective. The game requires dexterity, as the screen is filled with different opponents forcing us to defeat them as quickly as possible and avoid their attacks. The game contains a cooperation mode for up to four players, but we are free to complete the whole campaign on our own.
Platforms:
PC Windows December 12, 2019
PlayStation 4 March 17, 2015
Nintendo Switch December 12, 2019
Developer: Final Form Games
Publisher: Batterystaple Games
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System Requirements for Jamestown+ Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 256 MB GeForce 8600 or better, 350 MB HDD, Windows XP(SP2)/Vista/7.
PlayStation 4
Supports:
PlayStation Network
Game Ratings for Jamestown+ Video Game.
Video Chums: 8.3 / 10 by A.J. Maciejewski
Jamestown+ is a masterful reinterpretation of classic shoot 'em ups with plenty of modern appeal.
Twinfinite: 4 / 5 by Ishmael Romero
All of this is wrapped up in a package that unites everything into that classic arcade experience the developers were aiming for when making Jamestown Plus. The amount of credits you have flashing at the bottom of the screen, your score rising above the millions, you and your friends dashing across the screen, and so many other little elements help make Jamestown Plus the game arcade-goers dreamed of back in the 90s.
Gamer Escape: 9 / 10 by Josh McGrath
Overall, I can see why this game continues to receive updates and ports even eight years after its original release. Jamestown+ is an incredibly well-polished and engaging experience, offering up both a great entry point to the bullet hell genre and a satisfying challenge to veterans.
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