The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of 2D sci-fi action-adventures who enjoy hunting down equipment upgrades to unlock dangerous uncharted zones.: Uncovering new weapons and gear provides tangible milestones, directly expanding your combat capabilities and opening deeper sectors of Cypher-X72. Tradeoff: The focus on equipment-gated exploration and hostile encounters requires methodical navigation and backtracking rather than linear pacing.
What it does best
Insanely creative boss battles with multiple phases and surprising fakeouts
Fluid eight-directional aiming that makes every shot feel incredibly sharp
A sprawling sci-fi world packed with hidden artifacts and clever shortcuts
What might put you off
Brutal late-game difficulty spikes
Aggressive, near-instant enemy respawns
The setup
What you are walking into
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!
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