
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.
Pure Nintendo: 6 / 10 by Jennifer Sheffield
Jamestown+ is highly enjoyable for users who appreciate a fast-paced and competitive shoot-em-up. While the game is weighed down a bit by story, and the game doesn't allow for the Joy-Cons to remain connected when the Nintendo Switch is undocked, this title still has something to offer for those looking for an addictive game with a unique setting.
NintendoWorldReport: 8.5 / 10 by Jordan Rudek
Adding length by gating off stages with higher difficulties is a miss, and a few more stages would have been welcome, but it's still an easy recommendation as one of the more enjoyable entries in the genre. The story is interesting enough, especially compared to those of similar games. I've never been to Mars before, but I can safely say that it's worth taking a trip down to Jamestown+.
Nindie Spotlight: 8.6 / 10 by Justin Nation
The Switch has most certainly been blessed with a wide variety of excellent shmups since its release and with the release of Jamestown+ there's now another strong contender on the pile...
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