Jamestown+

Jamestown Plus for PS4 is an updated version and a console port of Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony, an old-school side scroller that takes place in an alternative version of the 17th century. The initial version of the game received an exclusive PC release, while a console edition (presented here) followed three years later. The game sees us assume control over a small spaceship fighting against hundreds of enemies battling for the control of Mars. The PS4 port does not differ much from the original game, yet Final Form Games decided to introduce various updates and fixes, as well as a number of new ships with unique armament and special attacks. Moreover, we’ve received a new chapter of the story, which aside from new levels offers a summary of the events seen in the original game.

Plot

The plot of the game tells an abstract story that takes place in an alternative dimension in which the 17th century’s superpowers engage in colonization of Mars. The gain the control over the planet sees English, Spanish, and Martian forces take part in intense airborne battles. While the idea seems to be a bit out there, the setting offers a background to numerous entertaining battles.

Technical Aspects

The gameplay of Jamestown Plus is pretty much the same as in the original game – we are left with a two-dimensional side-scroller with action seen from a top-down perspective. The game requires dexterity, as the screen is filled with different opponents forcing us to defeat them as quickly as possible and avoid their attacks. The game contains a cooperation mode for up to four players, but we are free to complete the whole campaign on our own.

Last updated on 20 November 2019