Hands on: Akimbot showcases smart weapon tactics with a PS2 charm

In these uncertain days of live service fumbles and AAAA pitfalls, there is comfort in the familiar. Akimbot is certainly that, harking back to the golden days of the PlayStation 2. It apes Ratchet & Clank‘s over-the-shoulder platforming and charm, no question. But its take on shooting action has me sold.

My demo of the game during PAX West was my first experience with Akimbot, having barely heard of it until last weekend.