Review of “Agent Fall” on PlayStation 5

Agent Fall, developed by eastasiasoft and Pufferfish Digital, invites PlayStation 5 gamers to dive into a nostalgic universe with its retro-style 2D side-scrolling shooter. As an exciting mission awaits, you’ll uncover what’s brewing at a clandestine military facility hidden in the desert. Your task? To unravel the mystery before it escalates, guided by one of four elite agents ready to face whatever comes their way.

The game gears you with various difficulty levels—Recruit, Veteran, and Insane. In Recruit, you’ll enjoy an easier ride with boosted health and weakened foes. The Veteran setting delivers a balanced challenge, perfect for those seeking a standard yet engaging playthrough. However, the Insane mode lives up to its name by reducing your health to a mere sliver, bolstering enemy strength, and introducing the nail-biting element of permadeath—where one slip means game over!

Choosing your character from Johnson, Smith, Bianchi, or Diaz, you’ll start with a handy tutorial. Navigating your mission is straightforward: move with the left stick or D-Pad, jump using X, and unleash bullets with Square. Your arsenal includes grenades, aimed and launched via the Circle button—take care when tossing them to avoid accidental blasts at your feet!

Though your main weapon boasts unlimited ammo, the special weapons you find along the way won’t be as forgiving. But they pack a punch! You’ll encounter powerful shotguns, rapid machine guns, fiery flamethrowers, devastating bazookas, plasma guns, and even a mini-gun. Extra grenades and bulletproof vests provide additional firepower and defense—the vest especially acts like a second lifeline, which can be crucial in tight spots.

For the trophy hunters out there, Agent Fall offers a robust set of achievements. Available as a Cross-Buy title, the game grants access to both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions, each offering its own suite of trophies. Achieving the coveted Platinum trophy means mastering a list featuring 2 Bronze, 16 Silver, and 6 Gold trophies. The dual console availability effectively doubles your trophy-earning potential.

In essence, Agent Fall blends classic 2D gameplay with modern flair, available at just $5.99. Not to mention, a chance for double the trophy glory across both PlayStation platforms. It’s a compelling pick for nostalgic gamers and trophy seekers alike, offering a burst of retro action with contemporary polish.

This review of Agent Fall is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by eastasiasoft.