The WhatsNext verdict
Q-YO Blaster is a colorful, gloriously odd tribute to Parodius with excellent boss encounters and a strong arcade identity. Play it for the surreal presentation and quick replayable runs, not for a deep or lengthy campaign.
What it does best
A bizarre animated-pixel look you cannot mistake
Bosses turn bullet chaos into memorable set pieces
Surreal arcade nonsense that keeps landing
What might put you off
Short campaign
Murky visual readability
The setup
What you are walking into
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Where it lives
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
ShooterAdventureIndieArcade
Vibe
Action
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