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PixelJunk Shooter
PixelJunk ShooterRescue trapped scientists with fluid‑puzzle shooting action
Velocity
VelocityTeleporting shooter where you rescue stranded ships in space.
Overview
Description

Pilot a versatile spacecraft through 15 cavernous stages, using water, magma and magnetic liquids to solve puzzles and clear obstacles. The game blends fast‑paced shooting with clever environmental manipulation, all set to a dynamic soundtrack that reacts to the danger around you.

Velocity puts you in the cockpit of the Quarp Jet, a teleporting spacecraft that darts through hostile space corridors. Using bombs that can be flung in the four cardinal directions, you must clear enemies and navigate tricky puzzles. The core objective is to locate and rescue stranded ships while mastering the jet's teleportation and bomb mechanics. Its fast‑paced action and brain‑teasing level design create a unique blend of shooter and puzzle gameplay on PlayStation 3.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Puzzle‑shooter enthusiasts
Casual and puzzle‑loving gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2009-12-10
2012-05-02
Specifications
developer
Q-Games Ltd.
FuturLab
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment, Q-Games Ltd.
FuturLab
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10++133%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
Single-player only
critic score
83/100
85/100+2%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative fluid‑based puzzle mechanics
  • Engaging local co‑op mode
  • Strong visual and audio design
  • Solid critical reception with 83/100 score
  • Innovative teleportation mechanic adds fresh gameplay.
  • Tight blend of shooter action and puzzle solving.
  • Challenging yet accessible difficulty for all skill levels.
  • Compact, replayable levels perfect for short play sessions.
Cons
  • Limited to local multiplayer, no online co‑op
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive after multiple playthroughs
  • Graphics are stylized and may not appeal to fans of hyper‑realism
  • Limited to single-player only.
  • Graphics are modest by modern standards.
  • No online leaderboards or multiplayer modes.
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