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XOut: Resurfaced
The underwater shoot ‘em up from game developer Rainbow Arts is finally returning in a faithful remake completely rebuilt from the ground up and greatly improved. The sprite work of yesteryear has not only been remade into modern high-resolution sprites but also expanded with particle and lighting effects.
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17 reviews found82
Nindie Spotlight
Feb 19, 2025
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Entertainium
Feb 19, 2025
As it stands, this is yet another decent addition to the Switch’s digital marketplace of retro releases. X-Out: Resurfaced is a cool curiosity to pop out of what would otherwise be the depths of videogaming side catalog. That’s not to say it’s a bad game, though. While I wouldn’t call it a must-buy, it is a neat little download to have in case you get a hankering to play something old-school on the go.
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Gaming Age
Feb 20, 2025
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Pure Nintendo
Feb 19, 2025
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Saving Content
Feb 18, 2025
X-Out is back thanks KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and Rainbow Arts, as the legendary developer returns in a big way for X-Out: Resurfaced. I can only fathom of a few retro remakes that look and feel this good to play. It was a game ahead of its time, and the depths it goes to be an engaging and challenging shmup. X-Out: Resurfaced is faithfully recreated, and this unique shoot’em up is for all to enjoy once again or for the first time.
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Impulsegamer
Feb 24, 2025
X-Out is back with some tweaks to bring it to the modern era whilst keeping it's retro charm. 3.8 Submerged Scroller The late 80’s and 90’s produced some fantastic platform and scrolling games, titles such as Gods, Xenon (and arguably even more so Xenon 2: Megablast) and R-Type… along with X-Out. X-Out (pronounced Cross Out) is a side-scroller set underwater (as opposed to the more common space setting).
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The Games Machine
Mar 3, 2025
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Games Freezer
Mar 18, 2025
All in all, X-Out: Re-surfaced is a little different from the other horizontal shooters of yore, and this does give it its own identity. I would have liked some more content on the history of the game, but the more tasteful aspects of this remaster give it appeal, just be prepared for a serious challenge!
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GamingBolt
Feb 25, 2025
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Completexbox
Feb 18, 2025
For a remaster of a 30+ year old game, the developer did a surprisingly good job with X-Out: Resurfaced. The controls and overall gameplay is solid and holds up pretty well. Being able to customize one of the four submarines to tailor your playstyle is a nice twist. But it doesn’t make it any easier. Lack of continues and extra lives (unless you have enough to buy additional(s) subs) makes for a frustrating and repetitive experience as dying boots you back to the main menu. If you’re looking for a hard as nail shmup experience, this is one of the best. If you’re looking to dip your toes in the genre, this ain’t it.
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