'Sine Mora' Review
'Sine Mora' is a shoot 'em up with something to prove. Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture want this game to not only be a nostalgia trip for those familiar to the genre, but an introduction to beginners. Read our review.
Digital Reality, Grasshopper Manufacture
Microsoft Studios
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March 21st, 2012
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture developed the game for Windows, the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and iOS. The diesel punk setting adds a new layer of novelty to the gameplay.
Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. With many ways to manipulate time, Sine Mora EX features over 50 weapon combinations to complete each beautiful stage that fits to the player's skills with scaling difficulty. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda.
The engrossing story integrated seamlessly into the action to elevate the user experience, and the Story Mode is tailored to not scare away absolute newcomers to the genre for great accessibility. But big risks can pay big rewards. Multiple difficulty levels in Arcade Mode paired with deep scoring and a hidden rank system provide challenges for more experienced players.
'Sine Mora' is a shoot 'em up with something to prove. Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture want this game to not only be a nostalgia trip for those familiar to the genre, but an introduction to beginners. Read our review.