Developers of Rogue-likes will often coin the phrase “no two runs are the same,” and while OTXO does fall down the inevitable pitfalls of repeated maps and regurgitated enemy types after only a handful of runs, I have to say that it got its claws in me.
OTXO, pronounced oh-cho, has today made its debut on consoles with a release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
PPTV: OTXO is a top-down twin-stick shooter that blends fast action with roguelike elements, and does it just well enough to set itself apart in a crowded market.
Review: A violent top-down shooter, OTXO is essentially a roguelite Hotline Miami with a limited colour palette.