Overdriven Reloaded Demo

The relics of the past can still have value for some people, whether it’s to learn from them, or just to remember how things used to be. Video games are no different in this regard, because retro titles are incredibly popular nowadays, since even big studios are part of the movement. Naturally, certain elements have been improved to keep up with modern times, such as the controls and various special effects.

Overdriven Reloaded is a retro shoot ‘em up in which the only goal is to shoot as many aliens before they shoot you. Everything else fades in the background, including the story and the level design, because there are usually too many explosions on the screen at the same time to see anything. On the other hand, it doesn’t really affect the atmosphere, because that’s the beauty of bullet hell games.

You can choose from multiple game modes as well, including a story mode, a few challenges, and a manic mode that takes away your health bar and considerably reduces your survival chances. On top of that, there are a few mini-games to try as well, although they are obviously not very complex, nor very polished.

Controls are very important in an arcade game such as this one, because they can make the difference between a fun experience and a rage quit. Thankfully, they are very responsive and accurate in Overdriven Reloaded, since you can pretty much achieve everything you want if you move your fingers quickly enough. Naturally, a gamepad is desirable if you want the best experience.

As for the graphics, they are certainly not designed to be catchy, but the colors and the special effects are actually very enjoyable. Each weapon upgrade makes your bullets even bigger and more violent, and the explosions get better and better as well. The soundtrack is actually very neat, especially since it goes great with the action on screen.

All things considered, Overdriven Reloaded is exactly as advertised, which is great news for those looking for a retro bullet hell game with all the elements that made old classics so enjoyable. It runs on modern computers and can be controlled using a standard gamepad.