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In July 2016, TV enthusiasts were gifted with one of the most original, nostalgic, and overall wonderful programs in recent memory, one which has quickly gathered cult status and popularity. That show is Netflix’s Stranger Things. To build hype for the show’s second season which airs on October 27th, a tie-in game adaptation of the events after the first season has been released for iOS and Android, aptly named Stranger Things: The Game. It perfectly captures the spirit and inspirations of its parent TV show, and the choice made by indie developer BonusXP to create this game in the style of retro top-down pixel animation matches Stranger Things’ time period and visual aesthetic. If you consider yourself a gamer and are a fan of Stranger Things, rest assured – this game is wonderfully nostalgic, surprisingly expansive, and is an excellent addition to your mobile gaming library while being a perfect companion to the TV show.

At the start, the player takes control of Police Chief Jim Hopper after receiving a phone call to investigate the disappearance of Will Byers and his three friends. The investigation soon brings Hopper to the infamous Hawkins National Laboratory (the first of many “dungeons”), which is filled with secrets, collectibles, and enemies to dispatch. From here, the player must guide Hopper to locate key cards which provide access to areas deep within the laboratory. To stay alive, the player must fight various enemies scattered about the dungeon, some with the ability to fire projectiles and others who combat in close quarters. Even on Normal mode, when encountering numerous enemies on screen that deal a mix of close quarters and projectile damage, the game can be surprisingly difficult, and it forces the player to adapt accordingly. Once all barriers have been surpassed, the player will need to defeat the dungeon’s boss, and is forced to utilize the abilities of all characters at their disposal to win the battle.
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