Matterfall
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{{short description|2017 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Matterfall
| image = Matterfall video game cover art 2017.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| developer = Housemarque
| publisher = Sony Interactive Entertainment
| director = Tommi Hartikainen
| designer = Jari Hokkanen
| platforms = PlayStation 4
| released = {{Video game release|NA|15 August 2017|EU|16 August 2017}}
| genre =Side-scrolling, shooter
| modes = Single-player
}}
Matterfall is a 2017 side-scrolling shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was released for the PlayStation 4 in August 2017. It received mixed reviews from critics.
Gameplay
Matterfall is a side-scrolling shooter game with platforming elements. The game is set on a futuristic science fiction world that has been infected by an alien material known as "Smart Matter". The player takes control of Avalon Darrow who dons an armoured battle suit. Darrow can jump, dodge, and blast aliens. Darrow can also create platforms to explore the environment and generate shields to deflect attacks of enemies.
Development and release
Matterfall was developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was announced in October 2015 during Paris Games Week. It was released for PlayStation 4 on 15 August 2017 in North America and in Europe on the following day. Sony offered a copy of the game's soundtrack and a PlayStation 4 theme as a pre-order incentive for Matterfall.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| IGN = 7/10{{cite web |last1=Saltzman |first1=Mitchell |title=Matterfall Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/15/matterfall-review |website=IGN |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| PSQ = {{Rating|7|10}}{{cite web |last1=Barker |first1=Sammy |title=Matterfall Review (PS4) |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/matterfall |website=Push Square |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| Destruct = 7.5/10{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Chris |title=Review: Matterfall |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-matterfall/ |website=Destructoid |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| GI = 8/10{{cite magazine |last1=Gwaltney |first1=Javy |title=Matterfall Review - You Shall Know Your Velocity |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/matterfall/b/playstation4/archive/2017/08/14/matterfall-review.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817125150/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/matterfall/b/playstation4/archive/2017/08/14/matterfall-review.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=17 August 2017 |magazine=Game Informer |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| GSpot = 6/10{{cite web |last1=Winslow |first1=Jeremy |title=Matterfall Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/matterfall-review/1900-6416732/ |website=GameSpot |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| VB = 80/100{{cite web |last1=Minotti |first1=Mike |title=Matterfall review — a hectic and challenging take on side-scroller shooting |url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/08/14/matterfall-review-a-hectic-and-challenging-take-on-sidescroller-shooting/ |website=VentureBeat |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| EGM = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine |last1=Carsillo |first1=Ray |title=Matterfall review |url=https://egmnow.com/matterfall-review/ |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |date=14 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
| CGM = 9/10{{cite web |last1=Quinn |first1=Brendan |title=Matterfall (PlayStation 4) Review |url=https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/matterfall-playstation-4-review-fluid-frenetic-explosive/ |website=Computer Games Magazine |date=15 August 2017 |access-date=29 October 2021}}
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Matterfall received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. In Game Informer{{'}}s Reader's Choice Best of 2017 Awards, the game came in fourth place each for "Best Sony Game" and "Best Action Game". It was also nominated for "Arcade Game" at The Independent Game Developers' Association Awards 2017, and for "Control Design, 2D or Limited 3D" at the 17th Annual National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards.
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References
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{{cite magazine | url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106192400/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/reader-s-choice-best-of-2017-awards.aspx | url-status=live | archive-date=6 January 2018 | title=Reader's Choice Best Of 2017 Awards | magazine=Game Informer | first=Jeff | last=Cork | date=4 January 2018 | access-date=15 February 2018}}
{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2017-sci-fi-side-scroller-matterfall-gets-relea/1100-6450882/ | title=E3 2017: Sci-Fi Side-Scroller Matterfall Gets Release Date, New Trailer | work=GameSpot | first=Patrick | last=Faller | date=12 June 2017 | access-date=13 June 2017}}
{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/matterfall/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 | title=Matterfall for PlayStation 4 Reviews | work=Metacritic | access-date=6 September 2017}}
{{cite web | url=https://www.polygon.com/2015/10/27/9622084/matterfall-trailer-ps4-housemarque | title=Matterfall coming to PS4 from Housemarque | work=Polygon | first=Samit | last=Sarkar | date=27 October 2015 | access-date=13 June 2017}}
{{cite web | url=https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2017/06/13/housemarques-explosive-ps4-twin-stick-shooter-matterfall-releases-16th-august/ | title=Housemarque's explosive PS4 twin-stick shooter Matterfall releases 16th August | work=PlayStation Blog | first=Pedro | last=Sousa | date=13 June 2017 | access-date=13 June 2017}}
{{cite web | url=http://tiga.org/awards/2017-winners | title=2017 Winners | work=The Independent Game Developers' Association | date=2 November 2017 | access-date=6 September 2018}}
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.housemarque.com/games/matterfall/}}
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Category:PlayStation 4-only games
Category:Side-scrolling video games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Sony Interactive Entertainment games
Category:Video games developed in Finland
Category:Video games featuring female protagonists