Enter the Gungeon is an outlier, though. I'm so proud of what my friends there have accomplished, but it is absolutely an exception and a game that really sells itself with its SUPER compelling art style. There's a reason I own all the limited edition Gungeon plushies; those bullets are so damn cute. Not many people can make games that feel so good.
It was also made by a super small team, sold at a great price, and released on Switch and received constant support. Plus it's got that "just one more" vibe that Nex Machina lacks.
I love both games, but like... there's a lot going on that makes Gungeon work that Nex Machina isn't doing because it's a very different game, and even then, Gungeon was still a massive outlier. Most twin-sticks aren't outliers like that.
lol
they ~used~ to.
But Sony doesn't support indie games as much now as they used to. I know because unlike you, I've actually shipped a game, I've actually sat down with these publishers and talked to them, I know how easy or hard it is to get on every console out there. Nex Machina might be the best twin-stick shooter I've ever played, but ultimately didn't get the support it needed by the time it launched, and Sony ~now~ is not going to be supportive of that kind of game. Their indie support has largely dried up because the people who pushed for indie support are at other studios now.
I got facts, you're the one holding a console warrior grudge.
