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Pawarumi
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
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33 reviews found90
TheSixthAxis
Aug 8, 2019
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Pure Nintendo
Aug 12, 2019
Pawarumi is a good old-fashioned “shoot everything that moves” game which engages the player right from the start; I had an adrenaline rush going the whole time I was playing. At $14.99, it’s a great addition to your Nintendo Switch catalog of games.
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AbsoluteXbox
Aug 7, 2019
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4Players.de
Jul 26, 2019
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The Indie Game Website
Jul 31, 2019
With three color-based weapons, the player must use the right gun for the right situation. Certain gun and enemy combos recharge shields, while others will energize the ship’s special weapon. There are also three somewhat different storylines for the game’s three difficulty levels, which is certainly unique. Either way, for those who love old school-styled destruction with modern tech, Pawarumi is a must-have. [Reviewed on Switch] 8/10 Super Mutant Alien Assault The self-proclaimed “Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones” has finally landed on Switch.
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Nintendo Insider
Aug 5, 2019
Pawarumi is a solid shoot ’em up game with a decent spin on a tried and tested mechanic. I found that getting a handle on its multi-tasking demands is both satisfying and tense, especially when it came to keeping my cool under pressure. Throw a few decent boss fights into the mix, an online leaderboard, music that varies from pan pipes to rock music, and you have another well-crafted arcade shoot ’em up to add to the collection on Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo Life
Jul 24, 2019
Pawarumi is a tough-as-nails shmup with a unique central mechanic that takes time to master. Stick with it though and you’ll be rewarded with a slick, fast-paced shooter that looks and sounds amazing and will test your skills to the max. There’s really nothing else like it out there right now and, even with slight reservations over the difficulty, a lacklustre story and paucity of game modes, this is an easy recommend for fans of the genre looking for a proper challenge.
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FNintendo
Aug 12, 2019
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IGN Italia
Jul 23, 2019
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Twinfinite
Aug 27, 2019
Pawarumi shows the shoot ’em up genre has new directions to go besides just improving the visuals with each passing decade. Score: 4/5 – Great Pros - Phenomenal visuals. - Great music. - Unique Crush/Boost/Drain feature that provides more variety in gameplay compared to other shmup titles. - Lots of replay value. Cons - A weak story that mainly acts as filler. - Occasional bugs that would prevent a highscore from going on the leaderboard. If you are a fan of shoot em’ ups or have always wanted to try out the genre, absolutely. Pawarumi released for PC on Jan.
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