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PO'ed
PO'edEscape an alien world while blasting hordes in a fast‑paced shooter.
Rise & Shine
Rise & ShineArcade shooter where a kid wields the legendary gun to battle alien grunts.
Overview
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PO'ed puts you in the boots of Ox, a lone survivor trying to flee a hostile alien homeworld. Across 25 varied levels you’ll battle terrifying extraterrestrials, solve switch‑based puzzles, and navigate tricky platforming sections. The game blends classic first‑person shooting with limited‑use jetpack travel, forcing you to balance aggression with resource management as you strive to kick alien butt and find a way out.

Rise & Shine follows Rise, a small kid from Gamearth, who discovers a legendary gun named Shine amid an alien invasion. Using a mix of classic arcade shooting and puzzle-solving, players guide Rise through a war-torn world filled with Space Grunts and surreal environments. The game blends tight narrative moments with fast‑paced platform action, delivering a retro‑style adventure that feels like an arcade‑centric Another World. The title offers varied bullet types that act as tools to overcome obstacles, making each level a blend of combat and clever problem‑solving. With vibrant pixel‑art visuals and a soundtrack that echoes 90s arcade halls, Rise & Shine delivers a nostalgic yet fresh indie experience across all major platforms.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro sci‑fi shooters
Indie action fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Any Channel
Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team
publisher
Accolade, Coconuts Japan, Time Warner Interactive
Adult Swim Games
age rating
ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
80/100+33%
60/100
General
release date
1995-11-06
2017-01-13
msrp
—
$14.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging mix of shooting, puzzles, and platforming
  • Distinct alien enemy designs keep combat fresh
  • Limited jetpack adds a tactical resource management layer
  • Nostalgic 1995 graphics appeal to retro fans
  • Engaging blend of shooting and puzzles
  • Strong narrative integration
  • Vibrant retro visuals
  • Cross‑platform availability
Cons
  • Single-player only, no multiplayer modes
  • Jetpack fuel scarcity can feel frustrating for some players
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Difficulty spikes in boss fights
  • Short overall campaign length
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