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Martian Panic Arrives on PlayStation and Steam, But the Steam Game Ditches Co-op

Paul Acevedo

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A while back, we reviewed Martian Panic, a Switch port of a classic Wii rail shooter that also has a pretty cool Alien Blaster light gun accessory. The game had a campy cool vibe but suffered from motion control calibration issues that made 4-player co-op difficult to enjoy. Now, imagine our surprise when PlayStation and Steam versions showed up recently but without multiplayer support. Why lose the feature entirely?

Martian Panic Co-op Review

Paul Acevedo

Way back in 2010, N-Fusion Interactive released a light gun-style rail shooter on Wii called Martian Panic. Earlier this year, Martian Panic returned on Nintendo Switch alongside the Martian Panic Alien Blaster accessory. The game features a deliberately corny retro vibe, lighthearted humor, and 4-player local co-op. Unfortunately, poor controls an...

Martian Panic Alien Blaster: Nintendo Switch Accessory Review

Paul Acevedo

The blaster is basically the same size as a real pistol, though with a cartoony retro sci-fi design. The handle measures about 4 inches (11 centimeters) long. The body clocks in at 8 inches (20 centimeters). It's a hefty accessory that feels good to hold. The back of the handle has a place for a single Joy-Con to snap in. Without the Joy-Con, the handle feels awkward at the back, but the toy can still be wielded. The trigger has nice resistance and a good click to it.