Jamestown+: A Shoot 'Em Up Extravaganza

Jamestown+ welcomes players to a thrilling tale set on 17th-century British colonial Mars. This cooperative shoot 'em up invites up to four players to battle through beautifully crafted pixel art landscapes, all accompanied by an award-winning orchestral soundtrack. Designed for all skill levels, it expertly balances accessible gameplay for newcomers with the intense challenges that seasoned veterans crave.

Co-op Chaos with a Twist

The game shines in its cooperative gameplay mechanics, allowing for a diverse range of controllers to be used, whether it’s four mice, keyboards, or even unconventional setups like a DDR pad or Rock Band guitar. Jamestown+ ensures that not a single player is left out. You only lose a credit when your entire team is wiped out, making it an excellent choice for gatherings with friends.

Expanding the Mars Experience

A notable element of Jamestown+ is its expansive content. Two brand-new levels set on Phobos & Deimos lead players deeper into their combat journey on the Martian moons. This new content not only expands the gameplay but intensifies the narrative surrounding Raleigh's fight to safeguard the Jamestown colony from invading forces.

Versatile Ship Dynamics

Players can choose from a variety of new ships, each boasting distinct loadouts that allow for unique playstyles. From Treason’s homing missiles to Ghost’s close-range Excalibur and shadow double, players can experiment with their defensive and offensive strategies. There's also a configurable character system that offers 36 potential weapon loadouts, further customizing your approach to each challenge.

Handcrafted Visuals and Sound

Lush pixel art breathes life into this rich Martian landscape, while improvements such as new background and enemy artwork enhance gameplay immersion. The remastered soundtrack and sound effects are optimized for 5.1 surround sound, courtesy of the innovative Gorilla Audio engine, ensuring that every shot fired and explosion felt resonates strongly.

A Journey Through Difficulty

Jamestown+ presents a spectrum of difficulty levels to accommodate newcomers and challenge veterans alike. This design choice provides an excellent entry point for players looking to engage with the shoot 'em up genre without feeling overwhelmed. As players progress, they can savor the game's crisp controls and layered mechanics, tailoring their experience through cooperative play.

The Definitive Edition

Years in the making, Jamestown+ emerges as the definitive edition of Final Form Games' initial title. With countless small enhancements, including bullet pattern tweaks and a redesigned user interface, everything feels polished and refined. This remaster respects the legacy of the original while boldly forging its own path, making it an essential title for fans of the genre.