Matterfall Tips

Matterfall Tips

Fans of blowing stuff up will have a lot of fun with Matterfall, as Housemarque’s latest title is a challenging, yet ultimately satisfying title. That said, there’s quite a learning curve to the platform shooter, as there are a lot of mechanics going on that separate this from the average arcade shooter. If you want to minimize that learning curve and start getting some respectable high scores then you’ll want to read our Matterfall tips.

Check out our Matterfall tips to getting a high score below!

For more on Matterfall make sure to check out PlayStation LifeStyle’s review. Here’s a snippet of what I had to say about Housemarque’s latest:

While most of Matterfall‘s gameplay feels new, there are some throwback sequences that’ll remind players of Housemarque’s signature top-down shooters. Some levels feature an anti-gravity area that’ll make players stop worrying about platforming, and instead have to deal with some rough bullet hell sequences. These end up being a nice change of pace, even if it’s just another way to enjoy the nonstop shooting and explosions the game has to offer.

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Despite closing weaker than it starts, there’s a lot to like about Matterfall‘s unique blend of platforming and shooting. It’s great to see Housemarque trying something new, and besides some tricky controls, they nail most of their ideas flawlessly. PlayStation 4 owners can safely rack this up as yet another Housemarque gem.

Feel free to share your own Matterfall tips in the comments below, and discuss the latest Sony published title!

Matterfall Tips
Find Humans

If there's one thing I need to stress it's that players need to be exploring Matterfall's levels. Hidden within every stage are trapped humans, and if they're saved then the player gets rewarded with new skills call augmentations.
Equip Augmentations

Players can swap out their augmentations at any point in the game, but they only start off with a grenade. After a few levels, players will have access to some pretty sweet stat-boosting perks, and even some new weapons that can be switched to using the d-pad. Just don't forget to equip them, as they're useless in your inventory.
Replay the Tutorial

Matterfall is a dense game with a tricky control scheme. Swallow your pride and replay the tutorial level right after you finish it. It does a really good job of explaining the mechanics, but it's easy to forget about some of them when they're all introduced in a short timespan.
Always Be Moving

If you want a guaranteed death in Matterfall, then just stand around. Enemies are constantly chasing the player, so to find success you always have to be moving. Dash and stun enemies in order to create some space, and then keep firing while they give chase.
Offense is the Best Defense

Players should always be firing their weapons. There's no ammo to be concerned with, and the best defense in Matterfall ends up being an impressive offensive arsenal. Use this mindset while playing, and you'll be one step ahead of the enemies.
Alternate Guns

It's not just perks that players will unlock via the in-game augmentations. Weapons like the scatter shot can be very helpful in taking on groups of enemies, and switching to them during intense battles can really change the tide of a tough fight. Sometimes your loadout decides a battle more than your skills.
Use Grenades

There is no reason to not be using the rechargeable grenades often. Players don't have to wait very long to get another one, and they can take out several enemies with one nice lob. This is a great way to deal with the hordes of foes thrown at you.
Destroy Purple Matter

If you're trying to get a high score then make sure to use your matter beam to destroy purple matter. This'll up your score, and exploring levels for extra stuff to zap will likely lead to you saving more humans as well.
Don't Get Hit

Obviously this is easier said than done, but the key to getting a good score is to keep your combo. That is done by not getting hit. Careful play (although you have to balance that with not standing still) is key to racking up a nice combo, and getting a sweet score.
Slow Down Time

Players build up energy and can eventually disrupt time itself. It's easy to save this for only intense moments, but players can fill up this gauge several times during a level. Use it during hairy moments, and don't overthink about saving it. It'll do you no use if you're dead.