Although it has tight controls and some neat survival mode variations one can't help but feel disappointed with the overall experience due to its generic presentation, too much emphasis on chance and monotonous quest mode levels.

Based on the 2003 game of the same name, Crimsonland is a fun four-player dual-stick shooter with 60 levels and a nice variety of baddies. Unfortunately, it's also insanely dull. The levels rarely change and the weapon drops can lead to a lot of frustrating deaths. The few good ideas are overshadowed by too many questionable design decisions to count.

I usually love seeing a whole lot of destruction left in my wake, but in Crimsonland's case, it all just feels oddly underwhelming.

In its current state the game should have been a two quid PlayStation Mobile title, not an eight quid PlayStation 4 game. It's certainly more suited to short bursts of gaming on a bus.