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Game Information

Game Title: CYGNI: All Guns Blazing

Platforms:

• PlayStation 5 (Aug 6, 2024)
• Xbox Series X/S (Aug 6, 2024)
• PC (Aug 6, 2024)

Trailer:

• CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Release Date Trailer

Developer: KeelWorks

Publisher: KONAMI

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 78 average - 89% recommended

Metacritic - 71 average based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


GAMES.CH - Olaf Bleich - German - 70%

Unfortunately, "Cygni" didn't really convince us. Yes, the game looks incredibly good and conjures up a real fireworks display on the screen. And yes, the snappy bullet hell battles are fun. Nevertheless, we felt that the spark of genius that is necessary for a game of this genre was missing. The balance between the difficulty levels isn't really right. The pacing within the missions isn't right for our taste either: "Cygni" keeps us stuck at certain points too often, and far too often these snapshots drag on too much. Then the action game is almost boring despite all its qualities. And the upgrade system and its options could also be more intuitive. All in all, "Cygni: All Guns Blazing" turns out to be a solid action game with some clever approaches and a first-class presentation. However, it is nowhere near as good as classics like "Gradius" and the like.

God is a Geek - Chris White - 8 / 10

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is an assault on the senses in the best way possible, with thrilling combat and some gorgeous visuals.

Hobby Consolas - Alberto Lloret - Spanish - 80 / 100

If you're not into shmups, or you're curious about the genre, you're going to find things you're going to like at CYGNI. Its gameplay is addictive, its staging impeccable (despite the occasional slowdowns) and if you're going to get stung by the rankings and scores, here you have to be hooked for a long time, despite being a "short" game.

IGN Italy - Francesco Destri - Italian - 8 / 10

If already in the preview the feelings in front of Cygni: All Guns Blazing had been positive, the long-distance review confirms how well the small KeelWorks team did with this spectacular and intense mix of shoot'em-up, bullet-hell and twin-stick-shooter.

IGN Spain - Alejandro Morillas - Spanish - 8 / 10

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is a spectacular shoot'em up, fun and with a unique twist to the typical gameplay of the genre.

PC Gamer - Justin Wagner - 81 / 100

Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a rollicking bullet hell-inspired blockbuster that never lets off the gas.

Push Square - Sammy Barker - 7 / 10

If you’ve been looking for a more modern take on Touhou, Radiant Silvergun, or any of the many other bullet hell shooters on the market, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing ticks the box. It’s fast, it’s frantic, and it looks frankly unbelievable at times. And considering it’s being flogged at half the price of most other modern PS5 titles, it represents relatively reasonable value for money, too.

Spaziogames - Francesco Corica - Italian - 7.6 / 10

CYGNI may not be the new "benchmark in shoot 'em ups", but it's still a fun game with a great passion for a genre that has almost become a niche one.

The Games Machine - Emanuele Feronato - Italian - 8.5 / 10

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing aims to be a vertical-scrolling shoot'em up tied to the old traditions of the genre, taking advantage of what hardware has made possible over the last four decades. It has hit the mark, including everything that is to be expected in works of this type, without wanting to add anything else. The result is the closest thing to a coin-op we could find in a parallel universe in which arcades have not known oblivion. Fast-paced, colorful, pyrotechnic, punishing, and capable of making everyone realize that shmups can still provide a lot of fun.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Got a text to pick up my copy from my local retailer, so I'm looking forward to diving into this game.

 

[DelireMan7]

Looks very interesting to me.

Mechanics seems to make an interesting combat system. Love the visuals also. Might give it a try later in the year.

 

[anthony2690]

I am so tempted to pick this up, but at the same time, I might just wait for my birthday, as when it rolls rounds everyone usually asks my other half what I want, who then proceeds to ask me what I want :')

 

[DelireMan7]

Just checked and looks like there is a local coop mode. This is a big plus.

 

[Death Atlas]

For those who are looking forward to it, you should note that the game is free to claim from August 8 to August 15 on Epic Games Store.

 

[Punished Miku]

Definitely going to try it out for a little bit tonight. Will be the perfect thing to play a little bit in between other games.

 

[Heisenberg007]

FYI - this game will be free to claim on Epic store, between Aug 08 and 15.

 

[Methos#1975]

This really needs a demo.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

OT is in the works, but to save time it won't be as graphically intensive as my previous OTs this time around

 

[Punished Miku]

OT is in the works, but to save time it won't be as graphically intensive as my previous OTs this time around

CYGNI OT - All Buns Blazing

 

[Kupfer]

Another game for my next months games' budget! Thanks