

For example, Melting starts with a max of two hit points but gains far more experience with every kill.Īs the variety of playable characters implies, there's lots of ways to die in this game. Some are far more difficult to unlock than others, but they all have considerable trade-offs and perks. This gets even thornier - in a good way! - when you factor in the dozen mutants you can play as.

For instance, if you scoop up every power-up, you'll be thrown tougher enemies at a more unrelenting clip. What seems like "another" retro-style game is actually a title with plenty of nuance and strategy - especially when you notice the game adapts to your experimentation. Younger players may not connect with Nuclear Throne's dated visuals, but the difficulty assures anyone a well-earned sense of accomplishment after advancing to the next level.
